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Beyond Portraiture: Creative People Photography |  | Author: Bryan Peterson
Brand: Bryan Peterson
Category: Book
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Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 18959
Media: Paperback
Edition: illustrated edition
Pages: 160
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.2 x 0.4
MPN: 0817453911
ISBN: 0817453911
Dewey Decimal Number: 778.92
EAN: 9780817453916
ASIN: 0817453911
Publication Date: September 1, 2006
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Product Description
Great portraits go beyond a mere record of a face. They reveal one of the millions of intimate human moments that make up a life. In Beyond Portraiture, renowned photographer Bryan Peterson shows how to spot those "ah-ha!" moments and capture them forever. A teary child...old people laughing together...a smiling girl with big, big hair. Everyone remember pictures like these, usually taken by a mother, a father, a friend holding a camera, forever preserving small yet revealing vignettes of our personal histories. But we always relied on pure luck and chance to catch those moments. Peterson's approach explains what makes a photo memorable, how to spot the universal themes that everyone can identify with, and how to use lighting, setting, and exposure to reveal the wonder and the joy of everyday moments. Beyond Portraiture makes it easy to create indelible memories with light and shadow. Bryan Peterson's books have sold more than 200,000 copies Specific enough for beginners, insightful enough for professionals Bryan Peterson is a well-known photographer, writer, and teacher. In addition to his many books for Amphoto, he writes a column thatappears in Popular Photography and contributes to prominent magazines. His workshops and online photo course at PPSOP.com are invariably sold out. He divides his time between Seattle, WA and Lyon, France, and New York City. 8-1/4 x 11 160 pages 200 color illustr
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 33
 Understanding Exposure November 11, 2009
Sue Gardiner (Pacific islands)
This is definitely the best photography book that I have ever read. It is easy to understand, has a huge volume of amazing photos with details of how they were shot. It is an absolute must for any photographer. There are two versions of the same book. One is a smaller sized field guide and is perfect for carrying in your camera bag.Definitely buy this book. You will not regret it!
Portraits in their natural environment November 9, 2009
Jackal (Singapore)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the kind of portraits that you would like to take as an amateur. There is nothing about studio shots in the book. Very useful advice, but could have given more small tips/examples. Still a five star book.
I just bought my first DSLR camera. I bought ten photography books on amazon. I'm evaluating these books from the perspective of a semi-advanced amateur. (On things I've learnt is that book by the same author tends to be very similar. So make sure you vary your authors when buying more than one book. Rather than saying this author is good, let me buy more from him/her.)
Great, Very Readable Book July 20, 2009
Tisza Major (Claremont, CA)
I recently received my very first DSLR camera (an Olympus E520 which I LOVE but that's another review :-) and wanted to learn not just how to use it but how to use it effectively. I discovered Bryan Peterson's books on Understanding Exposure Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition) and Understanding Shutter Speed Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Secondfirst and I was hooked!
He has a very readable writing style and makes the nuts and bolts of photography understandable for the grass roots beginner as well as the seasoned pro.
I learned enough from the first two books I read to get brave enough to take my camera out of "Automatic" and fearlessly (or almost fearlessly :-) shoot almost exclusively in "Manual" and to get the results that I was after too boot!
Beyond Portraiture helps you to be able to see the picture within the picture and to start not just getting "pictures" of your subjects but storytelling portraits.
The only drawback I can see to buying one of his books is that they are like potato chips and you can't have just one.
A treasure trove of ideas paired with photo example results May 17, 2009
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Any interested in taking pictures of people or improving the quality of their photos will find this a fine guide from a noted photographer and 'people person'. From approaching subjects to improving results of images with either digital or film cameras, this offers a treasure trove of ideas paired with photo example results perfect for any collection catering to all levels of photographer.
Highly inspirational and lots of ideas May 9, 2009
Olga Ivanova (Kiev, Ukraine)
I like the book for three reasons:
1. It answers several questions I had (espesially, approaching strangers for street photography and finding that fine line between a candid and a posed portrait)
2. Pictures in the book are very inspiring and all the technical data is given for each shot.
3. Writing is great - it's clear, concise and well-structured.
There isn't much technical knowledge in the book, but instead it gives a better understanding of portrait photography and ways to make a living of it.
Recommended.
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