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National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Digital Black and White (National Geographic...
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by Richard Olsenius
Sales Rank: 35248
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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: National Geographic November 1, 2005
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0792241967
ISBN-13: 978-0792241966
Product Dimensions:
8.2 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
Book Description
Veteran National Geographic photographer, photo editor, and filmmaker Richard Olsenius provides a compelling case for capturing the essence of people and landscapes through black-and-white photography and shares his secrets to mastering the craft.The ability of the black-and-white photograph to strip away the unnecessary and concentrate a message through form, shadow, and light provides its intrinsic strength. Because of its power to communicate, black and white is often chosen in the art, documentary, and commercial worlds. With 120 photographs illustrating the techniques used, this guidebook is as much about how to visualize a story in black and white as it is about the technical aspects of photography.
With the popularity of digital cameras, Olsenius dedicates much time discussing the benefits of using digital technology for black-and-white photography, but he also discusses more traditional cameras and their uses. In addition to advice from Olsenius, this field guide includes the work of four other noteworthy photographers—Father Don Doll, Brian Peterson, Marion E. Warren, and Nick Kelsh—all covering a realm of different subject matter from Native Americans to commercial photography.
For more than a century, National Geographic has been synonymous with expertise and excellence in photography. National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Black & White is a vital reference and how-to manual for photographers of all levels.
About The Author
Richard Olsenius is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and former photo editor at National Geographic magazine. His work spans 30 years and has appeared in 17 books and over 15 stories for the Geographic. He has won over 100 state and national awards for his photography and filmmaking, as well as the international World Press Photo Award for his series on Cambodian refugees. Over the years of assignment photography, book publishing, and filmmaking, he has continued to pursue his first love-black-and-white, large-format photography. Not only did his black-and-white work win him entrée to National Geographic, but it also led to a joint story and book project with Lake Wobegon creator, Garrison Keillor. The book, In Search of Lake Wobegon, was published in 2001, and a traveling exhibit from the book was developed in 2002. Olsenius is married and lives near the Chesapeake Bay.
Customer Reviews & Comments
This is the best book of all the photography how-to books from National Geographic. Although it is about b/w photography, there is much to be learned from the basics. The advice found on this book is very useful and I highly recommend it.
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