In this literary recommendation, we will talk about the secrets of color in photography from the hand of Bryan Peterson, a well-known photographer who defines himself as the color photographer.
Color is what drives him to take pictures, and the linchpin of every photographic decision he makes. One only has to take a look at his images to see that this is really the case. He is a genius of color and, until now, he had never written anything on the subject.
So we’re in luck, finally, a work entirely dedicated to color in depth. I present to you The secrets of color in photography. The use of color, composition, and exposure in creating vivid photographs .
Table of Contents
THE SECRETS OF COLOR IN PHOTOGRAPHY IS IDEAL FOR…
This book is ideal for anyone who wants to understand and manage color from its very essence. That is to say, you will work the color from the camera itself, from the same stage. Through light, exposure, white balance, or composition.
It is not about learning to edit the color but to get a spectacular image from the camera itself, just as, until the arrival of digital photography, we did with analog cameras .
Consequently, you will find a very complete book with detailed information about color, with tricks to help you see in color, to expose correctly, to compose through its complements, its visual weight, etc.
THE SECRETS OF COLOR IN PHOTOGRAPHY
THE USE OF COLOR, COMPOSITION, AND EXPOSURE IN CREATING VIVID PHOTOGRAPHS
This book is based on an introduction and 4 main themes:
- Introduction
- Light, exposure and color
- Color and composition
- color and atmosphere
- Using tools to enhance color
Let’s see them in more detail.
INTRODUCTION
In the introduction, Bryan Peterson briefly talks about how he came to color, what drives him to take pictures, and how this book will teach you to see in color and achieve your own vision.
His photographic vision comes from within him and is of vital importance to his artistic way of creating images. As an artist, you are solely responsible for your vision, the sole owner of the creative process.
Bryan Peterson
LIGHT, EXPOSURE AND COLOR
In this chapter you will learn aspects such as how light influences color, how to get correct exposure, white balance and color temperature, or how to capture realistic skin tones.
COLOR AND COMPOSITION
In this complete chapter, topics such as how to use color to create impactful images will be covered, you will know what the color wheel is, what additive or subtractive colors are and how to use them.
It will also deal with complementary colors, analogs, monochromatic, or themes such as color, visual weight, etc.
COLOR AND ATMOSPHERE
In this chapter, the author will deal with the psychology of color. You will see one by one the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, white and black. What each color symbolizes, if they advance or retreat, what are their complements, etc.
USING TOOLS TO ENHANCE COLOR
Although it is not a book about color editing, because the objective of it is to get the perfect image on the spot , it does dedicate a small section to editing color in Photoshop, where you can learn four brush strokes to improve your image.
DETAILS
- Title: The secrets of COLOR in photography. The use of color, composition, and exposure in creating vivid photographs
- Author: Bryan Peterson
- Original title: Understanding color in Photography
- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Guardian
- Language: Spanish
- Dimensions: 21.5cm x 28cm (approx.)
- Price: €23.85
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bryan Peterson is an international photographer, known worldwide for his courses and publications, and is the founder of the online school The Bryan Peterson School of Photography (www.bpsop.com). He has won numerous awards in art and design magazines.
Also read: Photographic composition: the Mega guide with tips and tricks
THE BEST
As usual with this author, it is a very educational and easy-to-read book, based on simple (not simple) and synthesized explanations. In it nothing is superfluous.
It also stands out in this book that it has a very visual format, with large and quality images and that the pages have a photographic finish, as I like photography books to be;).
You also have numerous examples and tricks and it is of a good size, which allows you to enjoy the photographs but at the same time it is not a heavy format.
WORST
There is no worse if you know what you are looking for in a color book. If you are looking for a book on color editing and retouching, this is not the book for you as it barely touches on the subject.
CONCLUSIONS
In short, this is an essential photography book for those who want to immerse themselves in the essence of color, learn to see in color and have the image before even thinking about taking out the camera.
With him you will learn to squeeze the contrasts, the complementary colors, the psychology that each of them is associated with. When you learn to see in color, nothing will be the same ;).
