Bryan Peterson's Understanding Composition Field Guide: How to See and Photograph Images with Impact by Bryan Peterson

Bryan Peterson's Understanding Composition Field Guide: How to See and Photograph Images with Impact Reviews

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  Aleksandr Mozgovoi

  It was OK. I guess I just didn't like the examples behind the principles and an overall style of explanation. I also didn't find a lot of images that compelling to be honest. I get it, he's excited about photographing the brick wall, but unfortunately I'm not.
  
  Anyway, a useful read overall.
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  Mehrdad Momeny

  This was the first book from Bryan that I read, and I loved it to last page.
  He explain everything pretty clear, with photos.
  Even though I read so much about composition before this book, and was familiar with many ideas, he still had so many things to teach me through this book.
  
  Highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to take his/her photography to the next level.
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  Cyndy

  This is one of the best photography books I've read. I have a tendency to get photography books, but then just sort of look through them, and not learn very much. With this book, he gives multiple photos of the same subject, and really explains why he finds one image more compelling than another. I actually read the entire book. I find that his book has made me much more conscious of my choices in framing. Some of it are things that you do instinctually, but realizing what is going on in your brain and emotions is a great help.
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  Mitesh Amin

  Bought this book to help me in the quest to become a better photographer as I attempt to learn how to use my camera better. A great read with good explanations. Really happy with my purchase.
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  Michele

  Excellent for using with my homeschool co-op photography students. Concise, with lots of example photos.
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  Kenneth Miller

  Useful, easy to apply, lots of great examples.
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  Pam

  While searching for books on composition to improve my photographic skills and to help me analyze artwork, I found this GREAT book. The title aptly describes this book which is similar in size, shape and context to nature field guides. Too many of the classical books on composition skimp on illustrations, but Bryan F. Peterson's book is chock full of photos illustrating both the bad examples and the excellent! While this book focuses completely on photography and includes a significant amount of information on lenses, f-stops and aperatures, I would recommend it to others because of the excellent examples on how to make a ho-hum picture into a great one. Other books may discuss the theories of composition better, but this one is probably the best single source for photographers. I will definitely be adding this book to my personal library.
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  David

  This is a truly great photography book. Each chapter contains a short description of a compositional technique illustrated by a selection of photographs. Each of those photographs is accompanied by an explanation of how it was achieved and an additional photograph of the same subject to further showcase how the technique can make a difference. This makes the book easy to digest yet filled to the brim with useful nuggets of information.
  Often, technical details are mentioned which will be welcomed by more advanced photographers, though these do not detract from the reading and learning experience for beginners.
  Highly recommended!
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  Chris

  I always enjoy Bryan Peterson's books. His book "Understanding Exposure" was a break through for me years ago. This is a great book to help spark some creative composition.
  
  I would say its more geared towards a beginning to amateur experienced photographer but any level would take something away after reading it, which is the case with all of Bryan's books.
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  K.

  Many wonderful tips I had to write down, as seeing the world through a lens is an entirely different reality to get around in. Useful, to the point and divided into relevant chapters. All photos list the lens, f stop and shutter speed used to create them. Whether you use a SLR or iPhone, much here to make your photos better.
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  Lynda

  A must read. Beautiful book with stunning photos. Well organized chapters. The go-to book to get a quick and better understanding of how to compose great photos. Bryan Peterson's style is straightforward and lucid. He teaches you how to master the basics of a good composition. Reading his books is always time well-spent.
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  Rasha Yousif

  I love the creativity in Bryan's eyes and how he cleanly composes his photographs. Definitely one of the most inspiring books by Bryan Peterson. I can see myself going back to reading this book when I'm at a creative deadlock.
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  Jonas Heide

  Peterson suggests you forget about content and think of images in terms of composition. A good point, well made through numerous well-chosen examples. Lots of visuals, very little tech. Absolutely recommended.
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  Zbyszek Sokolowski

  I like Bryan Peterson's books but I was looking for something more advanced.
  Pictures are great and there is a lot of tips but this is book for beginners or at most for intermediate photographers. Otherwise I recommend it.
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  Gordon

  Finished this over a protracted period, preferring to occasionally read the small chapters and look at the pictures. Good constructive advice.
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  Jessica Nguyen

  The photos are stunning as they usually are in his books. The book served me well as great inspiration and motivation for composition manufacturing!
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  Louis

  He helps us understand the photography concepts without getting lost in "photo-speak." I liked it.
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  Donald Schopflocher

  Wonderful images, great design vocabulary, many photography tips and suggestions.
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  Karla

  I was looking to learn more about composition and this book provided a good overview of the topic. I liked all the examples and explanations of how the author created photographs