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“If the book simply stayed right there in the realm of how-to, go-to advice, it would be a wonderful book indeed. But it crosses the line from useful to inspire because David opens up much more than his camera bag. He opens his considerable heart and mind, both of which belong to a masterful storyteller driven by an acute sympathy for the human condition, coupled with an intense curiosity and respect for both the differences and the sameness of the world.”
-Joe McNally, photographer, author of The Hot Shoe Diaries and The Moment It Clicks
"David does something here that few have ever done—he not only shows his absolutely captivating images, he shows the thought process behind those images, as well as how to start capturing the types of images we all long to take. People will be talking about this book for years to come. It’s that good!"
-Scott Kelby, photographer, author, President of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals
-Joe McNally, photographer, author of The Hot Shoe Diaries and The Moment It Clicks
"David does something here that few have ever done—he not only shows his absolutely captivating images, he shows the thought process behind those images, as well as how to start capturing the types of images we all long to take. People will be talking about this book for years to come. It’s that good!"
-Scott Kelby, photographer, author, President of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals
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Within the Frame is a book about finding and expressing your photographic vision, specifically where people, places, and cultures are concerned. A personal book full of real-world wisdom and incredible images, author David duChemin (of pixelatedimage.com) shows you both the how and the why of finding, chasing, and expressing your vision with a camera to your eye. Vision leads to passion, and passion is a cornerstone of great photography. With it, photographs draw the eye in and create an emotional experience. Without it, a photograph is often not worth—and can’t capture—a viewer’s attention.
Both instructional and inspirational, Within the Frame helps you on your photographic journey to make better images of the places and people you love, whether they are around the world or in your own backyard. duChemin covers how to tell stories, and the technology and tools we have at our disposal in order to tell those narratives. Most importantly, he stresses the crucial theme of vision when it comes to photographing people, places, and cultures—and he helps you cultivate and find your own vision, and then fit it within the frame.
Both instructional and inspirational, Within the Frame helps you on your photographic journey to make better images of the places and people you love, whether they are around the world or in your own backyard. duChemin covers how to tell stories, and the technology and tools we have at our disposal in order to tell those narratives. Most importantly, he stresses the crucial theme of vision when it comes to photographing people, places, and cultures—and he helps you cultivate and find your own vision, and then fit it within the frame.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This is a very well written and important new book which will appeal to those photographers wishing to capture better people shots on their travels. David duChemin is clearly a skilful and sensitive photographer who prefers whenever possible to take the time to engage the people he photographs rather than adopt a shoot and retreat approach.
David emphasises the importance of developing "Vision". Vision is not what you see (that results in just a record shot) but what you feel and what you want to say about the subject. The challenge is how to interpret that to produce a powerful image which moves the viewer and elicits an emotional reaction in tune with the character, the inner self, the dignity or spirit of the person being photographed.
Each image in the book is accompanied by camera data including focal length, shutter speed, aperture and ISO setting. This means that you can see for yourself how, for example, the aperture setting has affected the depth of field so if it's not quite to your liking you might in similar circumstances reduce it to get more of the picture in-focus front to back.
Within The Frame is a good read and provides thoughtful insight for those concerned with capturing better travel and street image in-camera rather than looking to major adjustments in Photoshop afterwards.
David emphasises the importance of developing "Vision". Vision is not what you see (that results in just a record shot) but what you feel and what you want to say about the subject. The challenge is how to interpret that to produce a powerful image which moves the viewer and elicits an emotional reaction in tune with the character, the inner self, the dignity or spirit of the person being photographed.
Each image in the book is accompanied by camera data including focal length, shutter speed, aperture and ISO setting. This means that you can see for yourself how, for example, the aperture setting has affected the depth of field so if it's not quite to your liking you might in similar circumstances reduce it to get more of the picture in-focus front to back.
Within The Frame is a good read and provides thoughtful insight for those concerned with capturing better travel and street image in-camera rather than looking to major adjustments in Photoshop afterwards.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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The author does an excellent job explaining what turns a photograph into more than just a snapshot. There's no abundance of technical information, but I already had the necessary technical background.
The focus is more on using your gut feeling, being patient and aware of your surroundings. Also, although most pictures where taken in some exotic location, the author stresses that the difference between a good picture and one that draws the viewer in and actually makes her feel something, is your attitude towards the subject, not where in the world you happen to be.
Overall, I liked "Within the Frame" alot for showing me the "emotional" side of photography.
The focus is more on using your gut feeling, being patient and aware of your surroundings. Also, although most pictures where taken in some exotic location, the author stresses that the difference between a good picture and one that draws the viewer in and actually makes her feel something, is your attitude towards the subject, not where in the world you happen to be.
Overall, I liked "Within the Frame" alot for showing me the "emotional" side of photography.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I loved Within the Frame: The Journey of photographic Vision.
This book is more about taking the shot and why rather than how to setup your camera. If you are interested in Photography you will be interested in why the photographer took that shot and the thought process behind it. Every page was a pleasure to read, I couldn't put the book down. This book challenges you to see more through the view finder and realise the image you have in your mind.
For me reading about the photographer and the reasons he\she has the passion to take better photographs is as inspiring as reading how to take the shot.
Give this book a try, it's full of great photographs which alone will inspire you to go out and shoot.
This book is more about taking the shot and why rather than how to setup your camera. If you are interested in Photography you will be interested in why the photographer took that shot and the thought process behind it. Every page was a pleasure to read, I couldn't put the book down. This book challenges you to see more through the view finder and realise the image you have in your mind.
For me reading about the photographer and the reasons he\she has the passion to take better photographs is as inspiring as reading how to take the shot.
Give this book a try, it's full of great photographs which alone will inspire you to go out and shoot.
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Great book
This book gives you a very good insight into the dynamics of how to make good photographs without getting too much into the technical detail. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Wim
Great book!
This is a great book for people who already know how to photograph but could use a different viewpoint on "why" and "how". Read more
Published 24 months ago by Annika Palvari
Great Book
Without a doubt, this is one of the best, if not the best books I have read on composition.
highly recommended without question.
highly recommended without question.
Published on 13 Dec 2009 by S Jameson
The Photographer's Mind
If you enjoyed/benefitted from Michael Freeman's "The Photographer's Eye", then this is the next level. It might reasonable be sub-titled "The Photographer's Mind"
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Stefan Shillington
Superb
Bought for my husband and he absolutely loves the book, is finding it very inspirational
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by Mrs. J. M. Cadle
Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision (Voices that...
This is unquestionably the most inspiring book on photography I have ever read. While the details of how the images were photographed are included and are informative, it is the... Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2009 by A. Wood
A disappointing book
Had high hopes for this book but after eagerly awaiting it and reading it I was left more than a little disappointed. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2009 by Terry Owen
Excellent insight into the mind of a photographer
Don't expect a technical guide. Just a good ingight on how a travelling photographer thinks. Some great pictures, a few astounding ones, some are flat.
I recommend it highly.
I recommend it highly.
Published on 4 Sep 2009 by Vassilios Maramenides
Twice as long as it needs to be
I'm afraid I'm going to have to dissent. Within The Frame doesn't seem to know who its audience is - I suspect the idea was fairly advanced, but actually it boils down to pretty... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by David Mantripp
Inspiration at its best
Wow. Short word that describes the content of this fantastic book to the point. David DuChemin takes us on a journey into his world of photography, and what a world. Read more
Published on 13 July 2009 by Jesper Frank
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