Comments on: Designing a Photograph: Visual Techniques for Making Your Photographs Work http://www.laurajunka.com/696-designing-a-photograph-visual-techniques-for-making-your-photographs-work.html Tue, 11 May 2010 11:08:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bob Denhaan http://www.laurajunka.com/696-designing-a-photograph-visual-techniques-for-making-your-photographs-work.html#comment-1043 Bob Denhaan Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:13:05 +0000 http://www.laurajunka.com/696-designing-a-photograph-visual-techniques-for-making-your-photographs-work.html#comment-1043 I read a lot of photography books, and this one should definitely be avoided. <br /> <br />Even older books that have no references to digital photography can still be helpful, since the principles of photography are still relevant, regardless of the equipment. But at a minimum, the photography itself should be decent. This is supposed to be a book on visual technique, but the author's bland, amateur abstracts are painfully bad, and without any real technical information, this book is only good for filling my recycling bin. <br /> <br />I gave it one star because I bought it used 3rd party on Amazon for $0.32 + shipping. <br /> <br />The shipping was great, but I'd like my 32¢ back... Rating: 1 / 5 I read a lot of photography books, and this one should definitely be avoided.

Even older books that have no references to digital photography can still be helpful, since the principles of photography are still relevant, regardless of the equipment. But at a minimum, the photography itself should be decent. This is supposed to be a book on visual technique, but the author’s bland, amateur abstracts are painfully bad, and without any real technical information, this book is only good for filling my recycling bin.

I gave it one star because I bought it used 3rd party on Amazon for $0.32 + shipping.

The shipping was great, but I’d like my 32¢ back…
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: Brian Vuillemenot http://www.laurajunka.com/696-designing-a-photograph-visual-techniques-for-making-your-photographs-work.html#comment-1042 Brian Vuillemenot Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:31:18 +0000 http://www.laurajunka.com/696-designing-a-photograph-visual-techniques-for-making-your-photographs-work.html#comment-1042 I bought this book because of the catch phrase "You can learn from this book" that was sprawled across the back cover; I thought it would offer valuable tips about photographic composition. Such was not the case. I found it to be very poorly organized. It seemed like the author never stopped rambling on about his very uninspiring photographs. I couldn't decipher any meaning out of the excrutiating analysis he gave to each of his boring pictures! Avoid this uninspiring ramble; if you want a good book on photographic composition, keep looking. Rating: 1 / 5 I bought this book because of the catch phrase “You can learn from this book” that was sprawled across the back cover; I thought it would offer valuable tips about photographic composition. Such was not the case. I found it to be very poorly organized. It seemed like the author never stopped rambling on about his very uninspiring photographs. I couldn’t decipher any meaning out of the excrutiating analysis he gave to each of his boring pictures! Avoid this uninspiring ramble; if you want a good book on photographic composition, keep looking.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.laurajunka.com/696-designing-a-photograph-visual-techniques-for-making-your-photographs-work.html#comment-1041 Anonymous Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:46:51 +0000 http://www.laurajunka.com/696-designing-a-photograph-visual-techniques-for-making-your-photographs-work.html#comment-1041 This is the best and most unique book on photography ever published. Bill Smith is a talented photographer but his book evidences his multi-dimensional skills, which include producing a book. Bill's mastery of the written word, complimented with his photographic story telling, produce a book worthy of top shelf on your coffee table. For students of photography, you will not find a better teacher than Designing a Photograph. It is visually appealing and more than interesting. It makes a terrific gift for professionals, amatures and anyone who enjoys photos. Check out Bill's book on the Carribean for a real treat! Rating: 5 / 5 This is the best and most unique book on photography ever published. Bill Smith is a talented photographer but his book evidences his multi-dimensional skills, which include producing a book. Bill’s mastery of the written word, complimented with his photographic story telling, produce a book worthy of top shelf on your coffee table. For students of photography, you will not find a better teacher than Designing a Photograph. It is visually appealing and more than interesting. It makes a terrific gift for professionals, amatures and anyone who enjoys photos. Check out Bill’s book on the Carribean for a real treat!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.laurajunka.com/696-designing-a-photograph-visual-techniques-for-making-your-photographs-work.html#comment-1040 Anonymous Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:32:00 +0000 http://www.laurajunka.com/696-designing-a-photograph-visual-techniques-for-making-your-photographs-work.html#comment-1040 Designing a Photograph: Visual Tips for Making Your Photographs Work, was first published in the mid-1980s by Bill Smith, an advertising/fine-art photographer. It has just been reissued in a "completely revised edition" by Amphoto, complete with 150 new images and updated step-by-step information. Rating: 5 / 5 Designing a Photograph: Visual Tips for Making Your Photographs Work, was first published in the mid-1980s by Bill Smith, an advertising/fine-art photographer. It has just been reissued in a “completely revised edition” by Amphoto, complete with 150 new images and updated step-by-step information.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.laurajunka.com/696-designing-a-photograph-visual-techniques-for-making-your-photographs-work.html#comment-1039 Anonymous Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:30:29 +0000 http://www.laurajunka.com/696-designing-a-photograph-visual-techniques-for-making-your-photographs-work.html#comment-1039 Designing a Photograph, revised edition, by Bill Smith. This updated text contains tips on improving composition, as well as providing visual and photographic exercises to help develop technique and creativity. Rating: 5 / 5 Designing a Photograph, revised edition, by Bill Smith. This updated text contains tips on improving composition, as well as providing visual and photographic exercises to help develop technique and creativity.
Rating: 5 / 5

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