Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color and Composition in Photography

Bryan Peterson

Crown Publishing Group, 2003 - Photography - 160 pages

Almost everyone can “see” in the conventional sense, but developing photographic vision takes practice. Learning to See Creatively helps photographers visualize their work, and the world, in a whole new light.

Now totally rewritten, revised, and expanded, this best-selling guide takes a radical approach to creativity. It explains how it is not some gift only for the “chosen few” but actually a skill that can be learned and applied. Using inventive photos from his own stunning portfolio, author and veteran photographer Bryan Peterson deconstructs creativity for photographers. He details the basic techniques that went into not only taking a particular photo, but also provides insights on how to improve upon it—helping readers avoid the visual pitfalls and technical dead ends that can lead to dull, uninventive photographs.

This revised edition features the latest information on digital photography and digital imaging software, as well as an all-new section on color as a design element. Learning to See Creatively is the definitive reference for any photographers looking for a fresh perspective on their work.

What people are saying

Review: Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color and Composition in Photography

User Review  - Jeannie - Goodreads

This book really helped challenge me to purposefully compose my pictures to convey a meaning to the viewer. In the past, I have simply taken snapshots to remember things, and now I am doing that, plus ...

Review: Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color and Composition in Photography

User Review  - lynn - Goodreads

Excellent resource for adding pizazz to your pix, Peterson offers many solid and memorable tips.

About the author

\Bryan Peterson is an internationally known instructor of photography, a widely exhibited photographer, and a best-selling author. He divides his time between Seattle, WA, and Lyons, France.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color and Composition in Photography
• Author: Bryan Peterson
• Edition: illustrated, revised
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group, 2003
• ISBN: 0817441816, 9780817441814
• Length: 160 pages
• Subjects: Photography / General; Photography / Techniques / Equipment; Photography / Techniques / General