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Photography
John Ingledew

Paperback
300 illustrations
256 pages
256 x 215 mm
ISBN 978 1 85669 432 2
19.95
Published November 2005

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Contents

1. Loading
2. The big picture
3. The bridge
4. This is a camera, no got out and take some pictures
5. So you want to be a photographer?
6. The bible
7. Readers' challenge

 

 

This book provides an inspirational education in photography for art, design and photography students, as well as young and new photographers. An accessible, original guide, it explores the subjects and themes that have always obsessed photographers and explains technique in a clear and simple way. Embracing the whole spectrum of photography from traditional to digital, it introduces the work of the masters of the art, as well as showing fresh, dynamic images created by young photographers from all over the world. An essential resource, the book also provides a valuable overview of careers in photography and a comprehensive reference section.

 

Not available in the USA and Canada.


John Ingledew is a senior lecturer in photography at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London. His book of pictures, A View from the Bridge, was published in 1998.

Review

Anyone looking for a basic knowledge on the technical, historical and artistic theory behind photography will be able to learn something from this book. Although it is predominantly aimed at students, the book’s easy to read and clear descriptions of the many topics covered mean that even enthusiasts can learn something too.

Practical Photography

Review

Beautifully presented, this is far more than just a how-to manual - it will inspire everyone to pick up a camera.

Blueprint

Review

Both digital and traditional capture techniques are covered in an understandable format.

Amateur Photographer

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