{"product_id":"9780132563093","title":"Composition: From Snapshots to Great Shots","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the eBook version of the printed book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Now that you’ve bought that amazing new DSLR, you need a book that goes beyond the camera manual to teach you how to take those great shots. One key element is composition—the creative arrangement of components in the shot, and the way a viewer’s eye travels through an image.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Composition: From Snapshots to Great Shots, author and photographer Laurie Excell starts with the basics of composition and explores how the elements of color, shape, angles, and contrast work to create compelling images. Contributing photographers, John Batdorff, David Brommer, Rick Rickman, and Steve Simon, provide unique perspectives on black and white, sports, art history, and other subjects related to composition. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guides, and you will learn about:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey camera features that affect composition, including the exposure triangle (ISO, aperture, and shutter speed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShadow and light and how to direct the viewer’s eye to your subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLines and shapes that create visual paths to points of interest in your image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of color—using complementary or contrasting colors—to add your own unique artistic expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpatial relationship and placing your subject within the frame for portraits, action shots, or landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your camera to get great shots at flickr.com\/groups\/composition_fromsnapshotstogreatshots.","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47108614062320,"sku":"9780132563093","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780132563093_p0.jpg?v=1763640281","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780132563093","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}