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The Art of Photography, 2nd Edition: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression

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This is an updated and newly revised edition of the classic book The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression. Originally published in 1994 and first revised in 2010, The Art of Photography has sold well over 100,000 copies and has firmly established itself as the most readable, understandable, and complete textbook on photography. Featuring nearly 200 beautiful photographs in both black-and-white and color, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables, this book presents the world of photography to beginner, intermediate, and advanced photographers who seek to make a personal statement through the medium of photography.Without talking down to anyone or talking over anyone's head, renowned photographer, teacher, and author Bruce Barnbaum presents how-to techniques for both traditional and digital approaches. In this newest edition of the book, Barnbaum has included many new images and has completely revised the text, with particular focus on two crucial chapters covering digital photography: he revised a chapter covering the digital zone system, and includes a brand-new chapter on image adjustments using digital tools. There is also a new chapter discussing the concepts of art versus technique and traditional versus digital approaches to photography. Throughout the book, Barnbaum goes well beyond the technical, as he delves deeply into the philosophical, expressive, and creative aspects of photography so often avoided in other books.Barnbaum is recognized as one of the world's finest landscape and architectural photographers, and for decades has been considered one of the best instructors in the field of photography. This latest incarnation of his textbook which has evolved, grown, and been refined over the past 45 years will prove to be an ongoing, invaluable photographic reference for years to come. It is truly the resource of choice for the thinking photographer.Topics include: Elements of Composition Visualization Light and Color Filters Black-and-White The Digital Zone System The Zone System for Film Printing and Presentation Exploding Photographic Myths Artistic Integrity Realism, Abstraction, and Art Creativity and Intuition A Personal Philosophy And much, much more "
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Bruce Barnbaum, of Granite Falls, WA, began photography as a hobbyist in the 1960s, and after four and a half decades, it is still his hobby. Photography has also been his life s work for the past 45 years. Bruce s educational background includes Bachelor s and Master s degrees in mathematics from UCLA. After working for several years as a mathematical analyst and computer programmer for missile guidance systems, he abruptly left the field and turned to photography. Bruce is recognized as one of the finest darkroom printers on this planet for his exceptional black-and-white work. He understands light to an extent rarely found and combines this understanding with mastery of composition, applying his knowledge to an extraordinarily wide range of subject matter. Bruce has authored several books, some of which have become classics. His early publication of The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression (first published in1994 and going out of print in 2002) was updated, revamped, and newly released in late 2010 by Rocky Nook. After having sold over 100,000 copies, it is now in its second edition. This book became an instant bestseller and is sure to remain a classic for years to come. Bruce has been an active environmental advocate for more than four decades, both independently and through his involvement and leadership with organizations such as the Sierra Club, the National Audubon Society, the Mountain Loop Conservancy, Futurewise, and the North Cascades Conservation Council."

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars The title (full title) could not be more accurate.

M.A.C.Q. · 20 March 2018

Very nice book. I own the first edition in hardcopy, and decided to buy this edition for Kindle. I would not say this is a how-to book, a manual, or a textbook. It is more of an insight of the author's evolution as an artist, and the way he executes his self expression through photography. He shows procedures and techniques by no means claiming they are the best or even good ones, but the ones which have worked for him. Some people may not like the style, as he mixes philosophy with photography. I read reviews which claim he is not straight forward, that he tends to deviate from the subject. However, I believe this is the right approach if you look at photography as a media of self expression rather than as a plain money making business. I really enjoyed and would recommend for what it is.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for photographers and enthusiasts!

M.T. · 16 April 2024

Bought this for my dad who is a photography enthusiast and he really loved it. Definitely provided lots of inspiration and interest for him.It did arrive with a little crinkling on one edge but not overally noticeable.

4.0 out of 5 stars Doorstop full of knowledge

M.C. · 11 August 2020

Bought this on recommendation of a certain famous photography blogger with the claim that it was the best book about photography ever written. Well it is big and heavy (pictured with a pair go glasses for size) so won't be going on holiday with me as planned. It covers a lot of material from composition through to printing. The main drawback is that in trying to cover so much material, a lot is in insufficient detail to be useful as either a how-to manual or a more philosophical work on photographic art. Useful, but anyone who can use the internet can probably find most information elsewhere. I do not see the point of the all to brief inclusion of material on digital in a book so clearly written towards the analog photographer. If you are doing digital, you can go elsewhere. Very good but certainly not up there with the Ansel Adams trilogy. Carson Graves probably does a better job for 35 mm analog how-to (exposure and printing in two separate books)

5.0 out of 5 stars Great photography book for inspiration!

D.R. · 7 October 2023

Used as a reference for photo inspiration and technique.

5.0 out of 5 stars Completely exceeded my expectations

D.E. · 14 November 2020

This is a wonderful book, thought provoking with many positive ideas and and with excellent technical content.Very nicely printed also.

5.0 out of 5 stars Just about the best book I have ever read on the subject of photography

A.C. · 17 June 2020

This is a truly excellent book, covering photography how it should be done. This book is perfect for the digital photographer who wants to shoot film or for the purist alike. An outstanding explanation for everything - highly recommended indeed

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent

M.U. · 10 February 2024

For education

5.0 out of 5 stars My Son found it very interesting.

H. · 28 March 2022

A gift for my Son who is studying photography & he found it very interesting & useful.

Really impressed

P. · 4 May 2023

Well, this book is a aesthetic treatise on the subject.... Really well written and full of beautiful images.Very very happy with it!!!!!!

Art Photography

D. · 2 August 2025

Eccellente, davvero completo!

Fantastic for those who know the basics

J.W. · 15 December 2022

This is a wonderfully well written book, with some excellent photographs that are great learning opportunities. It's not a book for beginners, you should be able to look at the photo and understand the technicalities of how it was made, but it's the compositional decisions that are the most important. I can safely say it has really changed my own work, for the better (I hope!)

The art is perfectly portrayed

M. · 1 September 2018

A nice book for beginners. Detailed description of elements of compositions are given. This is the only part, which is not really available in online. Other editing techniques and software related bugs can be found in present day Internet market. However, the art of photography, as it is named, is well documented in the book.

livre recommandé sur youtube pour la photographie

c. · 6 October 2023

Excellent livre, parfait pour approfondir la photographie

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The Art of Photography, 2nd Edition: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression

Product ID: K1681982102
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The Art of Photography, 2nd Edition: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression-0
Type: Paperback

AED27259

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Imported From: United Kingdom

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Description:

This is an updated and newly revised edition of the classic book The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression. Originally published in 1994 and first revised in 2010, The Art of Photography has sold well over 100,000 copies and has firmly established itself as the most readable, understandable, and complete textbook on photography. Featuring nearly 200 beautiful photographs in both black-and-white and color, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables, this book presents the world of photography to beginner, intermediate, and advanced photographers who seek to make a personal statement through the medium of photography.Without talking down to anyone or talking over anyone's head, renowned photographer, teacher, and author Bruce Barnbaum presents how-to techniques for both traditional and digital approaches. In this newest edition of the book, Barnbaum has included many new images and has completely revised the text, with particular focus on two crucial chapters covering digital photography: he revised a chapter covering the digital zone system, and includes a brand-new chapter on image adjustments using digital tools. There is also a new chapter discussing the concepts of art versus technique and traditional versus digital approaches to photography. Throughout the book, Barnbaum goes well beyond the technical, as he delves deeply into the philosophical, expressive, and creative aspects of photography so often avoided in other books.Barnbaum is recognized as one of the world's finest landscape and architectural photographers, and for decades has been considered one of the best instructors in the field of photography. This latest incarnation of his textbook which has evolved, grown, and been refined over the past 45 years will prove to be an ongoing, invaluable photographic reference for years to come. It is truly the resource of choice for the thinking photographer.Topics include: Elements of Composition Visualization Light and Color Filters Black-and-White The Digital Zone System The Zone System for Film Printing and Presentation Exploding Photographic Myths Artistic Integrity Realism, Abstraction, and Art Creativity and Intuition A Personal Philosophy And much, much more "
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Review

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About the Author

Bruce Barnbaum, of Granite Falls, WA, began photography as a hobbyist in the 1960s, and after four and a half decades, it is still his hobby. Photography has also been his life s work for the past 45 years. Bruce s educational background includes Bachelor s and Master s degrees in mathematics from UCLA. After working for several years as a mathematical analyst and computer programmer for missile guidance systems, he abruptly left the field and turned to photography. Bruce is recognized as one of the finest darkroom printers on this planet for his exceptional black-and-white work. He understands light to an extent rarely found and combines this understanding with mastery of composition, applying his knowledge to an extraordinarily wide range of subject matter. Bruce has authored several books, some of which have become classics. His early publication of The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression (first published in1994 and going out of print in 2002) was updated, revamped, and newly released in late 2010 by Rocky Nook. After having sold over 100,000 copies, it is now in its second edition. This book became an instant bestseller and is sure to remain a classic for years to come. Bruce has been an active environmental advocate for more than four decades, both independently and through his involvement and leadership with organizations such as the Sierra Club, the National Audubon Society, the Mountain Loop Conservancy, Futurewise, and the North Cascades Conservation Council."

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars The title (full title) could not be more accurate.

M.A.C.Q. · 20 March 2018

Very nice book. I own the first edition in hardcopy, and decided to buy this edition for Kindle. I would not say this is a how-to book, a manual, or a textbook. It is more of an insight of the author's evolution as an artist, and the way he executes his self expression through photography. He shows procedures and techniques by no means claiming they are the best or even good ones, but the ones which have worked for him. Some people may not like the style, as he mixes philosophy with photography. I read reviews which claim he is not straight forward, that he tends to deviate from the subject. However, I believe this is the right approach if you look at photography as a media of self expression rather than as a plain money making business. I really enjoyed and would recommend for what it is.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for photographers and enthusiasts!

M.T. · 16 April 2024

Bought this for my dad who is a photography enthusiast and he really loved it. Definitely provided lots of inspiration and interest for him.It did arrive with a little crinkling on one edge but not overally noticeable.

4.0 out of 5 stars Doorstop full of knowledge

M.C. · 11 August 2020

Bought this on recommendation of a certain famous photography blogger with the claim that it was the best book about photography ever written. Well it is big and heavy (pictured with a pair go glasses for size) so won't be going on holiday with me as planned. It covers a lot of material from composition through to printing. The main drawback is that in trying to cover so much material, a lot is in insufficient detail to be useful as either a how-to manual or a more philosophical work on photographic art. Useful, but anyone who can use the internet can probably find most information elsewhere. I do not see the point of the all to brief inclusion of material on digital in a book so clearly written towards the analog photographer. If you are doing digital, you can go elsewhere. Very good but certainly not up there with the Ansel Adams trilogy. Carson Graves probably does a better job for 35 mm analog how-to (exposure and printing in two separate books)

5.0 out of 5 stars Great photography book for inspiration!

D.R. · 7 October 2023

Used as a reference for photo inspiration and technique.

5.0 out of 5 stars Completely exceeded my expectations

D.E. · 14 November 2020

This is a wonderful book, thought provoking with many positive ideas and and with excellent technical content.Very nicely printed also.

5.0 out of 5 stars Just about the best book I have ever read on the subject of photography

A.C. · 17 June 2020

This is a truly excellent book, covering photography how it should be done. This book is perfect for the digital photographer who wants to shoot film or for the purist alike. An outstanding explanation for everything - highly recommended indeed

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent

M.U. · 10 February 2024

For education

5.0 out of 5 stars My Son found it very interesting.

H. · 28 March 2022

A gift for my Son who is studying photography & he found it very interesting & useful.

Really impressed

P. · 4 May 2023

Well, this book is a aesthetic treatise on the subject.... Really well written and full of beautiful images.Very very happy with it!!!!!!

Art Photography

D. · 2 August 2025

Eccellente, davvero completo!

Fantastic for those who know the basics

J.W. · 15 December 2022

This is a wonderfully well written book, with some excellent photographs that are great learning opportunities. It's not a book for beginners, you should be able to look at the photo and understand the technicalities of how it was made, but it's the compositional decisions that are the most important. I can safely say it has really changed my own work, for the better (I hope!)

The art is perfectly portrayed

M. · 1 September 2018

A nice book for beginners. Detailed description of elements of compositions are given. This is the only part, which is not really available in online. Other editing techniques and software related bugs can be found in present day Internet market. However, the art of photography, as it is named, is well documented in the book.

livre recommandé sur youtube pour la photographie

c. · 6 October 2023

Excellent livre, parfait pour approfondir la photographie

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