Street Photography: The Art of Capturing the Candid Moment
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (578 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00V7B1NX4 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 305 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Lewis gives readers practical advice on everything from cameras and lenses to camera bags and clothing. In Street Photography: The Art of Capturing the Candid Moment, Gordon Lewis helps readers understand and conquer the challenging yet rewarding world of street photography. Another crucial element to becoming a good street photographer is learning to travel light, with minimal equipment. The adage "it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission" was probably coined by a street photographer. Lewis then goes on to explore how the choice of location can change a photographer's approach to image capture: from city streets to fairs to beaches, Lewis discusses the impact different environments have on the pro
Gordon lives just outside of Philadelphia-which, not coincidentally, is an excellent location for street photography.. From there he graduated to being a contributing editor to magazines such as Camera 35, Petersen's Photographic, and Camera & Darkroom. Through unforeseen but fortuitous circumstances, he leveraged his irreverent wit into a TV sitcom-writing career, with hit shows such as Amen, Family Matters, and In Living Color to
About the AuthorGordon Lewis is a dedicated street photographer with over 40 years of experience. From there he graduated to being a contributing editor to magazines such as Camera 35, Petersen's Photographic, and Camera & Darkroom. Through unforeseen but fortuitous circumstances, he leveraged his irreverent wit into a TV sitcom-writing career, with hit shows such as Amen, Family Matters, and In Living Color to his credit. Now reformed, he earns his living as an e-learning instructional designer for Fortune 500 companies. He began his writing career answering letters from owners of Olympus cameras, Vivitar flash units, and Kiron lenses. Gordon lives just outside of Philadelphia-whic
"This is a great introduction to so called street photography" according to Peter Wright. This is a great introduction to so called street photography. I only wish that it was much longer and had more photographs by Lewis. He also steers clear of giving his opinion in various areas on the assumption that there are always other points of view. Commendable, but I would have appreciated knowing what he thinks in more detail, even at the risk of some controversy.. Less art, more randomness I'm usually careful about being negative when it comes to books; even if it's not a great volume it probably took the author a lot of work to create. But all the same, there are good options and there are not-so-good options for spending your hard-earned dough. This particular book doesn't quite make the cut.If you're buying this book for technical, or skill-based, learning, you're better off going somewhere else. The content is largely generic and the sort of thing that can be found anywhere on the web. I didn't get a good sense of the author's personal style or ethos. A better bet for technique . "Who knew a book of beautiful photography would also be a delightful read!?!" according to R. M. Green. I expected fantastic photos, but I thought that was all I would get. Instead I got advice that I will be able to return to as I take my second turn through the joys of photography. The narrative comes to me at a glorious time. I enjoyed photography intensely when I was younger, but had been very frustrated by the photos I've taken in the last decade (all low tech digital phone cameras). This book helped me realize that I can enjoy photography again -- I just need to reengage with proper tools. The narrative speaks to his skill as an educator, as it invites the beginner in, without ignoring or disr