ABSTRACT

The Fundamentals of Creative Photography offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of applied creative photography. It is concerned with photography in a professional context – images that are to be used in the fulfilment of a brief, rather than those created solely for self-expression. Creativity is important, but must be focused on meeting the client’s needs.The book explores the principles that underpin the discipline, guiding the reader though the practical considerations involved in executing the perfect shot. It includes guidance on acquiring and developing new skills, the practice of self-promotion and self-administration, and a discussion of the image workflow.

part 1|25 pages

Photographic fundamentals

chapter |4 pages

Formal elements - Composition

chapter |4 pages

Principles of design

chapter |3 pages

Technical considerations

chapter |3 pages

Exposure and reciprocity

chapter |5 pages

Language of photography

chapter |1 pages

Putting it all together

chapter |2 pages

Creativity and intent

part 2|25 pages

Communication

chapter |2 pages

Visual literacy

chapter |2 pages

Ownership

chapter |2 pages

Reading an image

chapter |4 pages

Deconstruction

chapter |4 pages

Semiotics - the study of signs

chapter |2 pages

Influences

part 3|49 pages

Applied photography

chapter |2 pages

Forms of photography

chapter |7 pages

Commercial and advertising

chapter |4 pages

Editorial

chapter |2 pages

Sports

chapter |2 pages

Architectural

chapter |5 pages

Social

chapter |3 pages

Wildlife and nature

chapter |8 pages

Photojournalism

chapter |6 pages

Fashion

chapter |6 pages

Working within photography

part 4|23 pages

Professionalism

chapter |2 pages

Getting an education

chapter |4 pages

Learning as an assisting photographer

chapter |3 pages

Getting work

chapter |5 pages

Portfolios

chapter |2 pages

Marketing yourself

chapter |2 pages

Representation and agents

chapter |2 pages

Professional bodies

part 5|29 pages

The brief

chapter |2 pages

The client

chapter |2 pages

A common language

chapter |2 pages

How far can your creativity go?

chapter |4 pages

Required outputs

chapter |2 pages

Timing and deadlines

chapter |2 pages

Legal issues

chapter |2 pages

Passing off and plagiarism

chapter |6 pages

Model and property releases

chapter |2 pages

Teamwork

chapter |2 pages

Safe working practices

part 6|25 pages

Workflow

chapter |2 pages

Photographic workflow

chapter |2 pages

Basic workflow: Pre-shoot

chapter |2 pages

Basic workflow: Capture

chapter |2 pages

Basic workflow: Transfer

chapter |2 pages

Basic workflow: Process

chapter |2 pages

Basic workflow: Editing

chapter |2 pages

Basic workflow: Optimisation for output

chapter |2 pages

Basic workflow: Archiving

chapter |2 pages

The impact of digital

chapter |2 pages

Workflow products