BOOK – Albrecht Rissler Photographic Composition: Principles of Image Design

InPhotographic Composition: Principles of Image Designpublished byRocky Nook, author and photographer Albrecht Rissler shows how having an informed understanding of image design is just as important as having a good eye and the technical knowledge to operate a camera. Presented are valuable concepts of image design, plus 250 black and white photographs that intentionally remove the distraction of color, so it is easier to focus on compositional elements, framing, and form. Designed for photographers and visual artists, this book teaches you how to infuse your images with excitement, develop and hone your visual craft, and express your own personal aesthetic as an artist.

Topics

• The effect of various aspect ratios
• Perspective and composition
• Form and contrast
• Proportion and harmony
• Symmetry and asymmetry
• Brightness and darkness
• Structures and textures
• The “Perfect Moment”