Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This isn't a book about how to take the best picture. It's not even about the technical aspects of photography, or how to 'make it' as a photographer. In fact, it encourages you to take fewer photographs. By sharing 10 practices honed over a lifetime spent behind the lens, California-based photographer Andrew Paynter helps you become more patient and observant, so the images you do capture have a greater sense of story, beauty and endurance.
Synopsis
For anyone interested in photography, Do Capture is an invaluable guide to cultivating a photographer's eye. Professional photographer Andrew Paynter shares the foundational techniques he's cultivated over his many years of taking photographs.
Do Capture explores the power of observation, and why you should actually take fewer photographs.
- Helps anyone learn how to capture stirring, powerful images
- Teaches techniques that have nothing to do with technical skills or camera settings
- Full of helpful tips and expert advice on the benefits of patience
Do Capture helps both aspiring and seasoned photographers see the world differently so that they can tell beautiful stories through their images.
Part of the Do series, a collection of single-topic books that focus on positive change, entrepreneurial spirit, forward-thinking ideas, and finding your purpose so you can live your best life.
- Do Books provide readers with the tools to live a fulfilled and engaged life.
- Packed with easy-to-follow exercises, bite-size tips, and striking visuals
- An invaluable handbook for aspiring photographers, artists, hobbyists, creators, designers, and anyone who is curious about camera techniques
- Add it to the shelf with books like Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll, PhotoWork: Forty Photographers on Process and Practice by Sasha Wolf, and The Art of Photography by Bruce Barnbaum.
Synopsis
"In a world where everyone is a photographer now, how do you stand out? The answer can be found in this simple but profound book. It will train your eye to see what others don't." -- David Hieatt
This isn't a book about how to take the best pictures. It's not even about the technical aspects of photography or how to "make it" as a photographer. In fact, it argues that you should take fewer photographs.
By sharing 10 practices honed over a lifetime spent behind the lens working with clients such as Adidas, Levi Strauss, and Apple, photographer Andrew Paynter encourages you to develop a more considered approach to photography so that you craft pictures with care.
Do Photo teaches novice, intermediate and advanced photographers - and everyone in between - how to use their cameras to really connect with subjects, create memorable and more impactful photographs, and to enjoy the process along the way. And guess what? It all starts before you even pick up the camera.
Synopsis
This isn't a book about how to take the best pictures. It's not even about the technical aspects of photography or how to 'make it' as a photographer. In fact, it argues that you should take fewer photographs.
By sharing 10 practices honed over a lifetime spent behind the lens working with clients such as Adidas, Levi Strauss, and Apple, photographer Andrew Paynter encourages you to develop a more considered approach to photography so that you craft pictures with care.
Do Photo teaches novice, intermediate and advanced photographers -- and everyone in between -- how to use their cameras to really connect with subjects, create memorable and more impactful photographs, and to enjoy the process along the way. And guess what? It all starts before you even pick up the camera.