
Bryan F. Peterson has been a full-time commercial photographer since 1981, shooting assignments all over the world for many of the Fortune 500 companies, including Kodak, UPS, and American Expiress. He is also a contract stock photographer for Corbis and Getty. He has been a contributing editor at Outdoor Photographer Magazine and is currently a contributing editor at Popular Photography and Imaging Magazine. Within the photographic community, he is most noted as the author/photographer of four best selling “how-to” photography books, Understanding Exposure, Understanding Shutter Speed, Learning to See Creatively and Beyond Portraits, with two new books due out in the spring of 2009, Understanding Close-up Photography and The Field Guide to Photography. He is also the founder and one of the instructors at the world’s number one on-line photography school, www.ppsop.net.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.4 ⭐
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This newly revised edition of Bryan Peterson's most popular book demystifies the complex concepts of exposure in photography, allowing readers to capture the images they want.With his trademark accessible style, Peterson instructs readers on how to achieve successful images in almost any situation, explaining the fundamentals of exposure and its component parts of light, aperture, and shutter speed. With an emphasis on getting the best exposure even in tricky situations, Understanding Exposure shows how to get (or lose) sharpness and contrast in images, how to freeze action, and how to take the best meter readings, while also exploring filters, flash, and light. With all new images, and updated captions throughout, this revised edition is sure to be as popular as ever.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.1 ⭐
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.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.1 ⭐
The first book in the Understanding Photography series, Understanding Exposure , was a runaway best-seller, with more than 250,000 copies sold. Now author Bryan Peterson brings his signature style to another important photography shutter speed. With clear, jargon-free explanations of terms and techniques, plus compelling “before-and-after” photos that pair a mediocre image (created using the wrong shutter speed) with a great image (created using the right shutter speed), this is the definitive practical guide to mastering an often-confusing subject. Topics include freezing and implying motion, panning, zooming, exposure, Bogen Super Clamps, and rendering motion effects with Photoshop, all with helpful guidance for both digital and film formats. Great for beginners and serious amateurs, Understanding Shutter Speed is the definitive handy guide to mastering shutter speed for superb results.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.2 ⭐
In his sixth book, renowned photographer, popular instructor, and best-selling author Bryan Peterson challenges and inspires us to see close-up photography in new ways when we view it through his eyes. You’ve seen the dewdrops, but what about dewdrops on a bird’s wing or raindrops on a car windshield? You’ve seen the bumblebees on vibrant flowers, but what about the fluid edge of just one petal or the colorful rusting metal at industrial sites? Even when Peterson does capture the more traditional subjects, it's done in untraditional ways–and often with minimal specialized equipment! Most important, he moves beyond the commonplace to inspire new ways of getting close, using your lenses, and discovering unconventional subjects.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.2 ⭐
Everything you need to know in one take-anywhere field guide!This all-in-one guide from renowned photographer, instructor, and author Bryan Peterson will help you take better photos anytime, anywhere–with any camera.Want to finally understand exposure? Interested in learning to "see" and composing your images more creatively? Ready to master the magic of light? It’s all here, the techniques every amateur photographer needs to take better nature, landscape, people, and close-up photos. You’ll even get creative techniques, like making "rain" and capturing "ghosts," and practical advice on gear, equipment, and postprocessing software. Filled with Bryan’s inspirational photographs, this is the one essential guide for every camera bag.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.2 ⭐
Learn to “see” more compelling images with this on-the-go field guide from Bryan Peterson! What makes an image amazing? Believe it or not, it is not about the content. What makes a photo compelling is the arrangement of that content—in other words, its composition. The right composition gives your images impact and emotion; the wrong one leaves them flat. In this handy, take-anywhere guide, renowned photographer, instructor, and bestselling author Bryan Peterson frees amateur photographers from the prejudices of what is “beautiful” or “ugly” so that they can instead focus on color, line, light, and pattern. Get the tools you need to show your distinct voice and point of view in every image you shoot. With this guide in your camera bag, you’ll be equipped not only to “see” beautiful images but to successfully shoot them each and every time. Also available as an ebook
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.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.0 ⭐
From a master of professional photography, a book that explores the exciting possibilities of artificial light.This guide to on- and off-camera flash picks up where Peterson's previous title, Understanding Exposure, left off--helping free photographers from the limitations of auto to get the images they want when natural light isn't enough. For the many amateur photographers afraid to venture past natural lighting, here is the book that will finally help them master artificial light. In his trademark easy-to-understand style, Bryan Peterson explains not only how flash works, but how to go beyond TTL automatic flash exposure to master manual flash, allowing readers to control the quality, shape and direction of light for a perfect exposure, every time.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 3.8 ⭐
Using his popular bad image/good image pairings of real-life examples, Bryan Peterson takes the reader through all the techniques needed to succeed with digital photography in every popular nature, people, sports, interiors, travel, low-light conditions, travel, weather, commercial portraits, macro, and wildlife—even how to use creative tricks such as reflections. As a bonus, Peterson explains, in straightforward text, the techniques of Photoshop as well as the basics of publishing, printing, and archiving and storing for personal or professional use. Full of great examples for beginners and serious photographers, Understanding Digital Photography makes it easy to create great digital pictures every time.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.0 ⭐
Easy answers for your most common exposure questions Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Exposure has demystified the elements of exposure for nearly half a million readers, making it one of the most popular photography books in the world. Now, Bryan returns with his first-ever follow-up, Bryan Peterson’s Exposure Solutions, this time tackling 28 of the most common exposure stumbling blocks for amateur shooters. These are the exposure situations that prove frustrating time and time again, from exposing high-contrast scenes to freezing action in low light, photographing a full moon, exposing subjects against a sunset sky, balancing subjects in shade with brightly lit backgrounds, and so on. For each, Bryan points out common pitfalls and then offers a simple solution, showing you how to approach the exposure differently and transform your shot. A complement to Understanding Exposure, Bryan Peterson’s Exposure Solutions digs deeper to help you break bad habits, take control of your exposure, and approach even tricky situations with confidence.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.1 ⭐
Discover the secrets to mastering street photography—from city streets to country roads and the alleyways in between—from an acclaimed international photographer, teacher, and bestselling author.Street photography offers treasured moments at almost every turn, if you know where to look. In Understanding Street Photography, readers will learn the techniques for capturing brilliant scenes, including images taken around the globe, from the vibrant streets of Varanasi, India, to the crowded walkways of the Charles Bridge in Prague, and so many other corners of the world. In this master class, street photography is defined as images that convey evidence of human interaction, whether that’s a striking cityscape, an image of rush-hour foot traffic, the remains of a half-eaten sandwich, or a pedestrian portrait. Along the way, Bryan Peterson shares 120 “mini diaries”: the story behind each image; the thought process; the arrangement of the composition; the psychology of the colors; and the lens, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for readers to replicate his work. Professional and aspiring photographers alike will learn how to produce posed and candid compositions, capture light and movement, work with shadows, weather, and architecture, and hone your craft. Through lessons, exercises, and anecdotes, Peterson shares his best tips for capturing the unpredictable world of urban life in motion.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.3 ⭐
A master class from the acclaimed photographer, bestselling author, and popular teacher, featuring lessons and workshops previously available only through the Bryan Peterson School of PhotographyHave you ever dreamed of attending a photography class led by one of the most respected professional photographers in the world? Step right up! Bryan Peterson invites readers to participate in his famous workshops, sharing all his best tips and tricks for capturing subjects and landscapes in a magical moment. Using before-and-after examples from real-life students, Bryan reveals the keys to improving your craft with the right angle, aperture, lens, and filters. Including lessons in shutter speed, white balance, light meter, lens choice and point of view, Photoshop, and so much more, Bryan Peterson Photography School is a unique opportunity to hone your skills and learn how to produce impeccable photographs.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.2 ⭐
Capture the perfect portrait--even if it's with a selfie--in this updated edition of a trusted classic, now with all-new photography.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 Understanding Portrait Photography, renowned photographer Bryan Peterson shows how to spot those "aha!" moments and capture them forever. Rather than relying 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 joy of everyday moments.This updated edition includes new sections on capturing the perfect selfie, how to photograph in foreign territory while being sensitive to cultures and customs, how to master portraiture on an iPhone, and the role of Photoshop in portraiture. Now with brand-new photography, Understanding Portrait Photography makes it easy to create indelible memories with light and shadow.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.1 ⭐
This newly revised edition of Bryan Peterson's most popular book demystifies the complex concepts of exposure in photography, allowing readers to capture the images they want.
Offers practical advice on photographing people, discusses composition, light, and mood, and shows a variety of portraits
Kreatywna fotografia bez tajemnic
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.3 ⭐
Discover the secrets to mastering street photography—from city streets to country roads and the alleyways in between—from an acclaimed international photographer, teacher, and bestselling author.Street photography offers treasured moments at almost every turn, if you know where to look. In Understanding Street Photography, readers will learn the techniques for capturing brilliant scenes, including images taken around the globe, from the vibrant streets of Varanasi, India, to the crowded walkways of the Charles Bridge in Prague, and so many other corners of the world.In this master class, street photography is defined as images that convey evidence of human interaction, whether that’s a striking cityscape, an image of rush-hour foot traffic, the remains of a half-eaten sandwich, or a pedestrian portrait. Along the way, Bryan Peterson shares 120 “mini diaries”: the story behind each image; the thought process; the arrangement of the composition; the psychology of the colors; and the lens, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for readers to replicate his work. Professional and aspiring photographers alike will learn how to produce posed and candid compositions, capture light and movement, work with shadows, weather, and architecture, and hone your craft. Through lessons, exercises, and anecdotes, Peterson shares his best tips for capturing the unpredictable world of urban life in motion.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.7 ⭐
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El libro para dominar la fuerza del colorConocido sobre todo por sus cautivadoras imágenes de composiciones y colores tan gráficas como atrevidas, el experto fotógrafo y profesor de fotografía Bryan Peterson revela por primera vez los métodos que están detrás de su particular uso del color. Mediante temas tan fundamentales como cómo fotografiar con cualquier tipo de luz, cómo combinar los colores para conseguir imágenes impactantes y cómo emplear la exposición y el flash de la manera más efectiva, el autor enseña a dominar el color para captar imágenes digitales que parecen salirse del papel o de la pantalla.Gracias a su lenguaje sencillo y a su estilo docente informal, la lectura de este libro se convierte en la experiencia de un taller fotográfico práctico que ayudará a cualquier fotógrafo a llevar su trabajo a los más altos niveles artísticos. Bryan Peterson es fotógrafo profesional, imparte cursos internacionalmente conocidos y es autor de libros de gran éxito en todo el mundo.
Fotografia uliczna bez tajemnic
En su anterior obra Los secretos de la exposición fotográfica, Bryan Peterson desmitificó los elementos de la exposición fotográfica a más de medio millón de lectores, convirtiendo este título en uno de los libros de fotografía más populares de todo el mundo. Ahora, en La exposición fotográ retos y soluciones, Peterson aborda 28 de los retos más comunes de la exposición que los fotógrafos tienen que superar. Se trata de situaciones típicas de exposición con las que tiene que enfrentarse el fotógrafo una y otra escenas de contraste extremo, congelar la acción con poca iluminación, fotografiar la luna llena, exponer al sujeto ante un cielo de puesta del sol, equilibrar el sujeto en la sombra con un fondo muy iluminado y muchas más. En cada una de estas circunstancias, Peterson señala los retos, para ofrecer a continuación una solución sencilla que al mismo tiempo indica cómo un enfoque diferente puede cambiar la imagen de forma decisiva. Como complemento de Los secretos de la exposición fotográfica, este libro profundiza más en este aspecto para ayudarle a acabar con sus malos hábitos, a tener un mayor control sobre la exposición y a dominar incluso las situaciones más delicadas con más confianza.
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.5 ⭐
Todo sobre la fotografía de aproximación, para captar los temas tradicionales de esta práctica con un enfoque diferente y con un equipo especializado mínimo. El libro enseña nuevos modos de acercarse al sujeto, utilizar el objetivo o descubrir motivos.
Shows Germany's cities, towns, cathedrals, castles, farms, forests, mountains, rivers, festivals, and people
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 4.0 ⭐
Kolor bez tajemnic. Kolor, kompozycja i ekspozycja w tworzeniu zywych zdjec
by Bryan Peterson
Rating: 3.5 ⭐
Szkola fotografii Bryana Petersona. Tworz lepsze zdjecia - warsztaty z mistrzem