Composition & Photography Book

Composition & Photography Book

Rocky NookSKU: 9781681987439 | UPC: 9781681987439
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ELIGIBLE ITEMS:

We accept returns up to 14 days from the date of receipt for all products that meet the following conditions:

  • Items must be unused and unopened.
  • All items, warranty cards, manuals, accessories, etc. must be included in original, unaltered condition.
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Opened / Used Items are returnable, but will be subject to a 15% restocking fee. Opened / Used Items must meet the following conditions in order to qualify for a partial refund.

  • All items, warranty cards, packaging, manuals, accessories, etc. must be included in original, unaltered condition. Items must be in the same new condition as was received by the customer. Products that have signs of wear may be refused or subject to additional restocking fees.
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  • Professional Cinema products
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  • Once authorized, ship your item back to us!
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  • We suggest adding shipping insurance as we can not cover any damage caused in transit
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  • 3% processing fee will apply unless issued as in-store credit
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  • An additional fee may be applied if items do not meet the return criteria and need to be sent back to the manufacturer
DEFECTIVE ITEMS:

If you receive a defective product, we will happily replace your product with the same or equivalent item at no cost to you! Some manufacturers have policies requiring replacement product be sent directly from the manufacturer rather than exchange by the retailer, and in those cases we will or assist you in receiving a replacement directly from the them. Defective items from Atomos, BlackMagic, DJI, and Hasselblad must be exchanged directly with the manufacturer. All defective returns must be made within 14 days of receipt of product. Full manufacturer warranties are supplied with merchandise purchased from pictureline for coverage after 14 days. Please call if you have any questions regarding the repairs or services covered under a manufacturer warranty.

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Exchanges can easily be arranged by contacting our support team. Please include your order number.

EXCESSIVE RETURNS:

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  • By Author HAROLD DAVIS
  • 240 PAGES
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Description

Unlock the essence of compelling photography through the art of composition with "Composition & Photography," a guide by renowned photographer and bestselling author Harold Davis. This book transcends traditional attempts to define "good composition" and liberates you from rigid rules. Instead, it encourages you to own, use, and make composition your own in your photographs. In the world of successful photography, composition stands as the most fundamental yet elusive elixir. What makes a composition "good" is challenging to pinpoint, but we instinctively recognize it when we see it—a visceral response to a composition resonating with and enhancing the subject matter. Harold Davis dispels the notion of strict rules, emphasizing that experimentation and spontaneity are vital for crafting compelling, dynamic, and exciting compositions. The only true "rule" is to expect the unexpected, recognizing that composition is a process, not a fixed outcome. In this enlightening book, Harold Davis guides you on perceiving patterns and abstractions, incorporating them into your image-making process. If the goal of photography is to present viewers with new perspectives, then thoughtful composition is the key. Discover how to distill your subject matter to its fundamentals and showcase familiar subjects in novel, unfamiliar ways. Explore topics such as lines, circles, rectangles, combinations, repetition, symmetry, asymmetry, abstraction, entering and exiting, vanishing points, perspective, emphasis, designing within a frame, and creating order from chaos. "Composition & Photography" equips you with the tools and visual vocabulary to creatively design your photographs. Regardless of your photography genre, you'll learn to craft powerful compositions that enhance your images. Harold shares his own work related to each compositional element, offering valuable insights. The book features exercises on flexibility and process, sparking your creativity and initiating an internal creative dialogue. Harold Davis concludes, "My goal as a photography teacher and writer about photography is to inspire and help you become the best and most creative photographer and image-maker that you can be." Take a transformative journey into the world of composition and photography, where rules yield to creativity and each image becomes a unique expression of your artistic vision.