Take Your Photography To The Next Level

Press release from Rocky Nook Publishing:

Written for the photographer who strives to achieve a higher level of results in their work, Take Your Photography to the Next Level is based on a series of essays originally featured on the popular Luminous Landscape Web site. These essays were expanded upon and updated and new essays have been added.

George Barr isn't afraid to tackle some of the rarely discussed, yet essential, aspects of successful photography. Photographers will learn what is required in order to grow in their creativity and to gain a deeper understanding of their craft.

This is not a technical book: no f-stops or shutter speeds are spoken here. Instead, Barr explores the more difficult subjects; the ones that will help you to grow as a photographer. This book takes a practical approach with specific suggestions and enough ideas and exercises to keep you busy and creative for years to come.

Topics include:

• Creativity and developing an eye

• Dealing with disappointment

• Making stronger images

• What photographs well and where to go looking for the best photographic subjects

• How to approach subject material

• Dealing with failure, mind games and being stuck in a rut

• Framing, cropping and manipulating prints to create mood and transmit your message

• Knowing your level in order to improve

• How to work the scene

• Sketching to create strong compositions

• Learn by looking at great images

• Assessing image quality

• Identifying your areas that need improvement and becoming a self-aware photographer