In an age in which, increasingly, we all take or view photographs, this book is an inquiry and inspiration as to why we do this.
Lewis Blackwell speaks about how photography has become a language that can be understood the world over, by all cultures. This book, through its various contributors, delves into why visual grammar works, even though we may not understand how it works.
The book is comprised of the thoughts, commentaries & selective works of 50 photographers from the world over. No two photographers are alike. Their specialities range from landscape to photojournalism, from portraiture to still life.
They each give their insight into how they chose their profession, or rather how their profession chose them. Each photographer delves into the stories behind some of their selective works, and what statements are made and stories told through the visual medium.
The insights are quite fascinating, sometimes delving into the philosophical aspects of photography, and sharing their wisdom on what makes a truly special photograph.
Each photographers profile is completely original, and was comprised from sometimes several interviews & conversations especially for this book.
My personal favourite is Massimo Vitali, who’s crowded beach lifestyle images he explains are the perfect environment for examining human behaviour, as it shows people at their most relaxed, with really nothing to do but to be who they are.
Lewis Blackwell speaks about how photography has become a language that can be understood the world over, by all cultures. This book, through its various contributors, delves into why visual grammar works, even though we may not understand how it works.
The book is comprised of the thoughts, commentaries & selective works of 50 photographers from the world over. No two photographers are alike. Their specialities range from landscape to photojournalism, from portraiture to still life.
They each give their insight into how they chose their profession, or rather how their profession chose them. Each photographer delves into the stories behind some of their selective works, and what statements are made and stories told through the visual medium.
The insights are quite fascinating, sometimes delving into the philosophical aspects of photography, and sharing their wisdom on what makes a truly special photograph.
Each photographers profile is completely original, and was comprised from sometimes several interviews & conversations especially for this book.
My personal favourite is Massimo Vitali, who’s crowded beach lifestyle images he explains are the perfect environment for examining human behaviour, as it shows people at their most relaxed, with really nothing to do but to be who they are.
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