Seeing with a Camera

Robert Hirsch discusses how framing, focus, and angles of view affect image elements—and provides exercises to help you develop your own working method of evaluating and composing a scene. \ Robert Hirsch

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Framing and Borders

Angela Faris Belt takes a close look at how to place and style those four essential edges that determine the form and meaning of images—and offers exercises to hone your framing and composition skills. \ Angela Faris Belt

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Text, Printed, and Publicity Materials

Shirley Read explains how to write effective text, titles, and artist's statements to accompany images in an exhibition. \ Shirley Read

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Photojournalism: General News

Kenneth Kobré talks about how photojournalists can get access, avoid photo-op traps, and capture insightful news images that stand out from the pack's. \ Kenneth Kobré

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Essential Moments in Photographic Printmaking

Robert Hirsch surveys the diverse ways photographic movements and practices have addressed the question "What is a photograph?” throughout the history of the medium. \ Robert Hirsch

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The Color of Light

Understanding the characteristics of light is fundamental to the craft of photography. Get a handle on them with this excerpt from Brian and Janet and Stoppee's Focal Press book. \ Brian Stoppee, Janet Stoppee

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