Understanding Color in Photography

Understanding Color in Photography
Author: Bryan Peterson
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2017-08-29
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0770433111

Veteran photographer and instructor Bryan Peterson is best known for his arresting imagery using bold, graphic color and composition. Here he explores his signature use of color in photography for the first time, showing readers his process for creating striking images that pop off the page. He addresses how to shoot in any type of light, and looks at color families and how they can work together to make compelling images in commercial and art photography. He also helps readers understand exposure, flash, and other stumbling blocks that beginning and experienced photographers encounter when capturing images, showing how to get the most out of any composition. With its down-to-earth voice and casual teaching style, Understanding Color in Photography is a workshop in a book, helping any photographer take their images to the next level.

The Book of Color Photography

The Book of Color Photography
Author: Adrian Bailey
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1984
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780394724676

In addition to basic skills and techniques, this book contains separate chapters on such subjects as people, landscapes, and wildlife.

Mastering Color Digital Photography

Mastering Color Digital Photography
Author: Michael Freeman
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2006
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9781579907068

Renowned photographer and author Michael Freeman provides a thorough look at the essential ways of dealing with color that will help photographers create striking color digital photographs. Using helpful tips and exercises, he covers everything from capture and calibration to workflow management and output.

Ansel Adams in Color

Ansel Adams in Color
Author: Andrea G. Stillman
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-10-21
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780316056410

Renowned as America's pre-eminent black-and-white landscape photographer, Ansel Adams began to photograph in color soon after Kodachrome film was invented in the mid 1930s. He made nearly 3,500 color photographs, a small fraction of which were published for the first time in the 1993 edition of ANSEL ADAMS IN COLOR. In this newly revised and expanded edition, 20 unpublished photographs have been added. New digital scanning and printing technologies allow a more faithful representation of Adams's color photography.

Color

Color
Author: Jerod Foster
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2013-11-19
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0321935284

Approaches color from a photographer's perspective with a mix of practical theory, technical information, and solid advice on how to apply these details in all genres of photography--landscapes, portraits, lifestyle, sports, or wildlife. You will learn about: color in the frame, including guiding the eye and composing with color; manipulating color with white balance, artificial lighting, and exposure; creating visual depth with complementary colors, dominant/recessive colors, and contrast; the meaning of color and how red, blue, green or purple can push emotions; conditions for shooting color and the best times of day, and best practices for handling color in post processing.

The Colors of Photography

The Colors of Photography
Author: Bettina Gockel
Publisher: de Gruyter
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2019-08-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9783110650280

The Colors of Photography aims to provide a deeper understanding of what color is in the field of photography. Until today, color photography has marked the "here and now," while black and white photographs have been linked to our image of history and have formed our collective memory. However, such general dichotomies start to crumble when considering the aesthetic, cultural, and political complexity of color in photography. With essays by Charlotte Cotton, Bettina Gockel, Tanya Sheehan, Blake Stimson, Kim Timby, Kelley Wilder, Deborah Willis. Photographic contributions by Hans Danuser and Raymond Meier.

Vision and Art (Updated and Expanded Edition)

Vision and Art (Updated and Expanded Edition)
Author: Margaret S. Livingstone
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2014-03-25
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781419706929

A Harvard neurobiologist explains how vision works, citing the scientific origins of artistic genius and providing coverage of such topics as optical illusions and the correlation between learning disabilities and artistic skill.

Picture Perfect Food

Picture Perfect Food
Author: Joanie Simon
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-04-20
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1645672565

Shoot Stunning, Professional Food Photography that Looks Good Enough to Eat! Snapping unbelievably gorgeous food photos has never been simpler than with Picture Perfect Food, your all-in-one guide to delicious-looking images from prolific photographer and educator, Joanie Simon. Whether you’re an up-and-coming food blogger, looking to break into commercial photography or capturing food just for fun (and your Instagram account), this approachable collection of tutorials will have you taking tantalizing and tasty shots with every snap of the shutter. No matter if you’re using your phone, your fanciest DSLR or any camera in between, you’ll gain complete confidence as you expand your technical knowledge and grow your artistic eye, creating awe-inspiring images that dazzle the senses. With her cheerful teaching style, Joanie walks you through each element of a masterful food photo in chapters devoted to Camera Settings, Light and Shadow, Story, Props Styling, Composition, Food Styling and Finding Inspiration. Learn how to find the best light in your house for standout shots and to delve into the shadows to create a moody and mesmerizing atmosphere; discover how to compose the elements in your scenes through color theory and visual weight for unforgettable images that capture and hold the eye; and uncover the secrets of styling sensational salads and stunning soups and keeping your cool when shooting frozen foods, among other essential tricks of the trade. With camera in hand and Joanie’s expert guidance at your fingertips, tackle every photography challenge with confidence and take your food photos from meh to mouthwatering in no time.

The New Color Photography

The New Color Photography
Author: Sally Eauclaire
Publisher:
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1981
Genre: Photography
ISBN:

"The history of color photography goes back over one hundred years, but the medium only came of age as an art form in the late 1960s, when it was called ""the new frontiers""."