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Basics Photography: Composition

David Präkel


Basics Photography: Composition guides the reader through the elements of composition, examining the organisation of space and time, manipulation of movement, the use of texture, observation and application. It explores how to combine these elements to compose great shots and encourages the reader to find their own view.

Second to lighting, composition is the key ingredient for the creation of a successful
photograph. A technically perfect shot has no resonance unless it is also beautifully composed.

Compelling examples taken from contemporary photography are used to support the book’s comprehensive account of compositional theory and serve to inspire learning, making Basics Photography: Composition an invaluable reference tool for all students of photography.

Key features

  • Guides students through the fundamental elements of composition.
  • Small-format book for frequent, easy reference.
  • Structured to provide a highly visual, comprehensive learning tool.

Readership: Intermediate

  • Suitable for foundation and undergraduate students of photography.
  • Relevant to GSCE and visual art students taking a module in photography.
  • A practical guide for amateur photographers and teachers of photography.

David Präkel has taught photography at all levels in schools, colleges and at the Kodak Image Training Centre. David now runs his own photographic training workshops in Northumberland and is a part-time lecturer on the photographic degree course at the Cumbria Institute of the Arts.

David is the author of the first two successful Basics Photography titles: Basics Photography: Composition and Basics Photography: Lighting.

978 2 940373 04 8

$24.95 srp

176 pages
200 colour images
230mm x 160mm
Paperback with flaps

Autumn 2006