Product Description

A great photograph has the potential to transcend verbal and written language. But how do you create these photographs? It’s not the how that’s important, but the who and the what. Who you are as a person has a direct impact on what you capture as a photographer.

Whether you are an amateur or professional, architect or acupuncturist, physician or photographer, this guide provides inspiration, simple techniques, and assignments to boost your creative process and improve your digital images using natural light without additional gear.

Chris Orwig’s insights—to reduce and simplify, participate rather than critique, and capture a story—have made him an immensely popular workshop speaker and faculty member at the prestigious Brooks Institute. His engaging stories presented as lessons follow his classroom approach and highlight what students say is his contagious passion for life.

In this accessible and beautifully illustrated four-color guide you will:

• Discover visual poetry in the creative process
• Use less to say more with your subject matter
• Learn to see light, color, shape, and expression
• Understand what gear is essential
• Create compelling portraits
• Make lasting memories of your family and kids
• Capture the outdoors and adventure
• Begin the transition from amateur to professional

Chris also includes exclusive interviews with such photographers as: Steve McCurry, Chris Rainier, John Sexton, Rodney Smith, Joyce Tenneson, John Paul Caponigro, Marc Riboud, and Pete Turner.

Share your work with the author and other readers at www.flickr.com/groups/visual-poet and visit the Web site: www.visual-poet.com.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19791 in Books
• Published on: 2009-09-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Review
"Chris Orwig is a vibrant and authentic individual who brings passion to everything that he does. I would unequivocally recommend this
book to everyone who wants to reach further with their photography or other creative endeavor they cherish.” —Douglas Kirkland

From the Back Cover
Chris Orwig, a professional photographer and teacher at the prestigious Brooks Institute, offers his unique approach to photography. His stories as lessons make photography accessible to everyone and provide inspiration to beginners or advanced shooters. Anyone can benefit from these simple techniques and assignments using only a camera, natural light, and no extra gear. His insights to reduce and simplify, participate rather than critique, and capture a story with layers, have made him an immensely popular speaker and instructor. Orwig's approach of "relational photography" encourages people to really think about and get to know their subject before they shoot. This beautifully illustrated four-color guide provides insight on his personal process and a sneak peek at what his students says is his contagious passion for life and making images.

About the Author
Chris Orwig is a celebrated photographer, author, and teacher at the Brooks Institute of Photography. From his base in Santa Barbara, California, Chris thrives on surfing and exploring the great outdoors with his wife and two young daughters. For Chris the adventure is now, and the journey has already begun—discover, look, listen, learn, and live. Find inspiration and see his work at www.chrisorwig.com.