Irish Splendour: Understanding Color In Photography ~ Bryan Peterson

Veteran photographer and instructor Bryan Peterson is best known for his arresting imagery using bold, graphic color and composition. Here he explores his signature use of color in photography for the first time, showing readers his process for creating striking images that pop off the page. He addresses how to shoot in any type of light, and looks at color families and how they can work together to make compelling images in commercial and art photography. He also helps readers understand exposure, flash, and other stumbling blocks that beginning and experienced photographers encounter when capturing images, showing how to get the most out of any composition. With its down-to-earth voice and casual teaching style, Understanding Color in Photography is a workshop in a book, helping any photographer take their images to the next level.

Renowned photography expert and teacher Bryan Peterson covers an expanse of color to either answer any question or dilemma, as well as inspiring ideas of creativity to both student and expert. From the psychology of color to capturing skin tones, sections are broken down into topics such as light, exposure, white balance and temperature amongst other issues.

Also included are color and composition highlighting the color wheel, monochromatic and analogous colors and the visual weight. In the mood section, Peterson teaches individually on eight basic colors from red to black. Finishing the text is a bonus on the enhancement of color through the utilization of filters and Photoshop. Not a single page is barren of Peterson's breathtaking captures of prismatic beauty. Understanding Color In Photography makes an excellent text and reference manual to the aspiring or seasoned photographer. It is quite an educational compilation of beautiful shots pleasing to the wandering eyes.

Bryan Peterson is a professional photographer, internationally known instructor, and founder of The Bryan Peterson School of Photography at www.BPSOP.com. He is also the best-selling author of Understanding Exposure, Understanding Shutter Speed, Understanding Close-Up Photography, Understanding Digital Photography, Beyond Portraiture, and, most recently, Bryan Peterson's Understanding Photography Field Guide. His trademark use of color and strong, graphic composition have garnered him many photographic awards, including the Art Director Club's Gold Award and honors from Communication Arts and Print magazines. When not teaching workshops around the world, Bryan makes his home in Seattle.