Video: Photographic style
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Must you have a photographic style, does it really matter?
Ways of approaching your photography?
If you don’t feel you have a photographic style, should you be concerned? Ways of getting more out of your photography without feeling you are missing out.
If you find the idea of a photographic style alien to you, don’t worry, many excellent photographer [professional as well] are at a loss to explain any detail if asked about their ‘photographic style’.
Looking at some photos and books which might help. Looking at why some ideas of photo style and deeper meaning don’t have to be part of your photography, why there is nothing wrong in just taking photos you like, and some resources which might help you on the way.
Books Mentioned
- Mastering Composition – Richard Garvey-Williams 2014 Ammonite Press ISBN 978-1-78145-063-5
- Mastering Black and White – John Walmsley 2018 Ammonite Press ISBN 978-1-78145-087-1
- The Photography Exercise Book – Bert Krages 2016 Allworth Press ISBN 978-1-62153-537-9
More detailed review: https://youtu.be/uw11g4L6VVU - Context and Narrative – Maria Short AVA Publishing ISBN 978-2-940411-40-5
- Landscapes – Terry Hope 2000 Rotovision ISBN 2-88046-480-3
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