Inspiration in Photography: Train Your Mind to Make Great Art a Habit
Author(s): Brooke Shaden (Author)
Publisher: ILEX
Publication Date: 7 Oct. 2013
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 192 pages
ISBN-10: 1781579938
ISBN-13: 9781781579930
Book Description
Inspiration is not a far-flung concept, out of reach to all but a few great artists. Its not random luck either, hitting people like lottery winners. As a photographer its possible to train your mind to see the possibilities in any situation, and Inspiration in Photography will show you how. By introducing you to her creative process, Brooke Shaden one of the most recognised names in modern art photography reveals techniques and exercises that will let you be inspired by your environment, everyday, and everywhere. In addition to the exercises, youll learn how to compose, plan and shoot colourful, atmospheric, artistic photographs, and develop the confidence to adapt Shadens techniques and apply them to your own photographic style. Inspiration in Photography provides the perfect balance of insight and instruction to help you find inspiration whenever you need it, and capitalise on it every time.
Editorial Reviews
Review
It’s incredible and so worth the read. –Clickin Moms
If your finger is anywhere near the pulse when it comes to conceptual photography, then the name Brooke shaden shouldn t require too much of an introduction. –Digital SLR Photography
If you are keen on producing highly creative, fine-art imagery, Brooke Shaden offers a fascinating and encouraging guide, including case studies that bring in a range of different perspectives and approaches. Fans of traditional photography may be put off, but there’s a lot to be learnt here. –Digital Photographer
Inspiration in Photography … recreates painterly techniques and explores ways to inspire your photography. It is full of useful insights about the techniques both she and other photographers use. –Practical Photography
If you are keen on producing highly creative, fine-art imagery, Brooke Shaden offers a fascinating and encouraging guide, including case studies that bring in a range of different perspectives and approaches. Fans of traditional photography may be put off, but there’s a lot to be learnt here. –Digital Photographer
From the Back Cover
As a photographer it’s possible to train your mind to see inspiration in any situation, and this book will show you how. By introducing you into her creative process, Brooke Shaden-one of the most recognized names in modern art photography-reveals techniques and exercises that you can undertake in order to be inspired by your environment, everyday, everywhere. In addition to the exercises, you’ll learn how to compose, plan and shoot colorful, atmospheric, fairy-tale artistic photography, so you can adapt Shaden’s techniques and apply them to your own photographic style. Indeed, all artistic photographers seek to achieve their own style, but it’s not always easy to see how to get there. This book provides the perfect balance of insight and instruction to help you find inspiration whenever you need it, and capitalize on it every time.
About the Author
Brooke Shaden is a fine art photographer and popular blogger living and working in the Los Angeles area where she runs photo workshops. Her passion lies in creating new worlds through photographs, a passion which was recently recognized by Academy award-winning director Ron Howard when he chose her work as part-inspiration for a short film in Canon s Imagin8tion competition. Her vision extends beyond the realm of the camera, creating images that resemble paintings and speak of an era that is not our own. Each image is a story.
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