The A-Z of Creative Photography: Over 70 Techniques Explained in Full [Paperback]

Lee Frost (Author)

Book Description

Series: Photography for All Levels: Beginners | Publication Date: September 1, 1998

For serious amateur photographers who alraedy shoot perfectly focused, accurately exposed images but want to be more creative with a camera, here's the book to consult.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Amphoto Books (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817433139
• ISBN-13: 978-0817433130
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 0.6 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #647,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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124 of 128 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners who know the basics, March 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The A-Z of Creative Photography: Over 70 Techniques Explained in Full (Paperback)

If you don't know what an f stop is then this probably isn't the book for your looking for, however for beginner of intermediate photographers, who are looking for new ideas for creating new imagery this book is very inspirational. Essentially there are 70 techniques layed out alphabetically, with a few color and b/w examples for each one. Although the book has many technical ideas, much of the emphasis is placed on learning how to see photographically, and if you have a 35mm, a flash, and tripod, you can attempt nearly everything in the book. Each "technique" is arranged into sections: How it's done, what you need, and tips.The text is clear, insightfull, assumes a basic camera knowledge, and is even humorous at times. The ideas suggested are practical and inexpensive. Things you could do in your neighborhood or town. Very easy and fun to read, very nice images, and packed with creative suggestions. I have purchased a few similiar books but this one is the best so far.

45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What great ideas this book gave me!, July 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The A-Z of Creative Photography: Over 70 Techniques Explained in Full (Paperback)

When I purchased this book I was looking for something to give me some ideas of what to photograph. What I got was ideas plus explanations on how to take the photo. This book covers almost every type of photographic technique used and explains in full the way you can take the photograph yourself. It give tips, explanations and How-to's in an easy, non-boring, format to the reader. The book explains everything from infrared to macro to grainy-artictic photography. I have, and would again, recommed this book to anyone who wants to get into photography and learn some of the many techniques invovled, and areas there are to explore in creating a photograph that is pleasing to you and your sense of photographic style.

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Practical Tool for Novice - Intermediate Photographers, November 11, 2001

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Damon Johnson (Memphis, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The A-Z of Creative Photography: Over 70 Techniques Explained in Full (Paperback)

I purchased this book 3 years ago when I first became interested in photography and have thoroughly enjoyed it since. The layout of the how-to sections are easy to understand and even make enjoyable reading. The section on exposure is excellent-IMHO.
I really enjoyed the "shooting floodlite buildings" section. The shot of the Eiffel Tower at night was so inspiring, that I told myself if I ever get to Paris, I wanted to shoot a similar picture. Well this past September 2001, my wife and I went to France and thanks to Mr. Frost, who told me the time of day to shoot, the film to use and to shoot at f8 for 20 seconds, I finally got my shot and have had a few offers for it! I uploaded it to a website known for desktop pictures for PC's. Excellent for those who want to improve in making pictures.