Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision (Voices That Matter Series) by David duChemin, Joe McNally (Foreword by)
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- Pub. Date: May 2009
- 254pp
- Sales Rank: 12,490
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: May 2009
- Publisher: New Riders
- Format: Paperback, 254pp
- Sales Rank: 12,490
- Series: Voices That Matter Series
- ISBN-13: 9780321605023
- ISBN: 0321605020
Synopsis
Within the Frame is a book about finding and expressing your photographic vision, specifically where people, places, and cultures are concerned. A personal book full of real-world wisdom and incredible images, author David duChemin (of pixelatedimage.com) shows you both the how and the why of finding, chasing, and expressing your vision with a camera to your eye. Vision leads to passion, and passion is a cornerstone of great photography. With it, photographs draw the eye in and create an emotional experience. Without it, a photograph is often not worth—and can’t capture—a viewer’s attention.
Both instructional and inspirational, Within the Frame helps you on your photographic journey to make better images of the places and people you love, whether they are around the world or in your own backyard. duChemin covers how to tell stories, and the technology and tools we have at our disposal in order to tell those narratives. Most importantly, he stresses the crucial theme of vision when it comes to photographing people, places, and cultures—and he helps you cultivate and find your own vision, and then fit it within the frame.
Biography
David duChemin has been creating compelling stories with a camera in hand for over twenty years. An impassioned travel and humanitarian photographer, David has shot on five continents for assignments and projects covering places as diverse as Paris, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, India, Nepal, and Mongolia. David's portfolio can be found online at www.pixelatedimage.com.
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Highly Recommended!by Impact88
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November 16, 2009: This is a different and very rewarding kind of read that deserves the attention of anyone who wants to make their photography more fulfilling. While there is coverage here of the "craft" of picture taking, ( f-stops, shutter speeds, megapixels, etc. ) the emphasis is on producing visually compelling images that effectively communicate the photographer's feelings to the viewer. duChemin is an exceptionally gifted photographer who can get his message across verbally as well as visually - and without any hint of assumed superiority. There's no "talking down" to the reader, just an obvious genuine effort to explain and illustrate - and it succeeds admirably, in my opinion. This is a book by a gentleman who knows what he's talking about, and it's most worthy of your attention.
buy it, you won't regret itby Anonymous
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October 16, 2009: this is a wonderfully helpful book on so many levels. without question if you are interested in photography at any level this will inspire and guide you to take better pictures, if you are a student wondering what to do with all the technical skill you learned it will help you learn how to find your vision, or even for the pro who maybe forgot why they became a photographer in the first place.
it is written in a very clear and accessible way. even those who would normally prefer to learn by doing then taking the time to read a book will find that it is more like getting great advice from a knowledgeable pro over coffee rather than the usual boring textbook style so many experts seem to fall into.the big surprise for me was to find that it isn't only helpful when it comes to finding your photographic vision, it is also a great guide for how to experience a new place or culture in a meaningful way. so whether you are a photographer who travels or a traveler who takes pictures, you will surely benefit by reading this book before your next trip. as someone who has traveled to many different countries i can say confidently that many people would find the advice in this book much better for getting the most out of your trip than your lonely planet or other guide book. it will teach you how to not just see a place like thousands of other tourists but to see how it is for you, from your unique perspective, at that moment in time. the author also takes time to remind you that all the same ideas that help you make the most out of your photographs of a new place can help you notice the interesting shots of your hometown as well.this book definitely exceeded my expectations and has helped me not just to understand how to find my own vision, but also to better recognize and appreciate the vision of others in their photographs.
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