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photographic possibilities, second edition: the expressive use of ideas, materials and processes


formats: [PDF]

author sort: Robert Hirsch & John Valentino

authors: [Robert Hirsch] [John Valentino]

date: 2011 Oct 15

IDs: amazon isbn

languages: eng

published: 1990 Jan

publisher: Focal Press

rating: 4

tags: Photography

Photographic Possibilities, Second Edition: The Expressive Use of Ideas, Materials and Processes

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Feedback from Professors -

"This is a very informative and creatively illustrated publication. Thank you!"
-Rosemary LeBeau, Anna Maria College

"very nice text, thorough, easy to read, wonderful variety of photo techniques"

"very well written and interesting...I am glad all of the alternative methods discussed are included"

"very comprehensive book on all aspects of photography...particularly useful for it's in depth coverge of alternative processes and it's clear description of how to do them"

"provides new ideas for approaching a traditional medium"

"this book is fasinating"

Product Description

Photographic Possibilities, Second Edition continues to provide a reliable source of techniques and ideas for the use of alternative and contemporary photographic processes that photographers have come to depend on. Professional photographers and advanced students seeking to increase their skills will discover modern and classic methods of creating and manipulating images. This practical guide integrates technical methods with the aesthetic outcome. It offers readers clear, step-by-step instructions on historic and on contemporary processes that integrate both the technical information and the aesthetic inspiration needed to create outstanding photographs.

This new expanded edition concisely covers the most significant new products, processes, and issues that have effected the practice during the past decade. Two new chapters are exclusively devoted to digital photography, covering the history of digital imaging as well as the latest techniques and practices. Also included is an in-depth discussion on the copyright, which deals with the ethical and conceptual issues surrounding digital imaging that are rapidly changing the world of photography.

New chapter on digital imaging
Features artwork for almost 100 top photographers
*Explains key techniques such as Cyanotype, Polaroid transfers, and Photo Weaving

WORK CALL FOR NEW EDITION