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BOOK
ILLUMINATIONS
From Debbie Wiley Book Reviews
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Focus on Photographing People
by Haje Jan Kamps
Do
you want to learn how to creatively photograph people?
FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHING PEOPLE covers all the basics, such as camera
lenses, aperature, lighting, etc, while providing the photographer with
some new ideas on how to approach the photographic process. Each
concept is explained clearly and concisely with examples and short
notes to remind the photographer of the key points. On several
occasions, Haje Jan Kamps provides photographic examples of when things
have gone awry- this is a particularly helpful visual with
understanding white balance, for instance.
Style is a key point in achieving good photos and Haje Jan Kamps has
more of an artistic style than the general photographer. However, the
vast amount of information and the range of examples are useful to
anyone just learning how to take photographs of people or for anyone
wanting a creative boost. One thing I would have preferred would have
been more information as to the specifics on each photo so that I could
see how the aperture and shutter speed affected each shot. While there
is a general discussion on these issues, a bit more information about
each photo would have provided multiple examples throughout the book.
For a beginner, however, FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHING PEOPLE is the perfect
starting point as it’s simple and easy to use.
Publisher: Focal
Press
(May 2011)
Series: Focus on the Fundamentals series
Reviewed
by Debbie, Debbie Wiley Book Reviews
Review Courtesy of Amazon Vine
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