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The Elements of Photography: Understanding and Creating Sophisticated Images Review

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Posted by Patrick on Feb 22, 2009 in Book Review

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Angela Faris Belt’s new book starts with the premise that photography begins and ends with 4 priciples that constitute Belt’s grammar of photography. The 4 pieces of that puzzle include frames and borders, focus, shutter speed (time and motion), and finally materials and processes. Belt provides plenty of photographic references in the form of actual artist’s imagery to demonstrate more clearly what she means by the explored concepts, a visual text book if you will.

Mind you the focus in this book is more “artistic” photography so straight photographers might want to take a pass. Additionally, Belt works on the assumption that you already know how to use a camera, but perhaps haven’t mastered the actual functions. Suffice it to say, The Elements of Photography will help the aspiring photographer learn how achieve the results he or she intends both in-camera and in photoshop, and thanks to her 4 grammatical concepts, provide a more logical and meaningful way to improve your photography. It’s very well illustrated with plenty of portfolio examples exploring a wide range of styles, and aesthetics. If you’re creative with your photography, you’ll likely enjoy Belt’s well written, well done book.

Buy Angela Faris Belt’s The Elements of Photography: Understanding and Creating Sophisticated Images

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