The Photo Student Handbook is a collection of short, easy-to-read chapters filled with expert advice on enhancing image-making skills and launching a career as a professional photographer.
Designed to help students grow beyond the technical aspects of photography, this book presents a variety of methods and strategies proven to strengthen visual awareness, engage creative thinking, and deepen the conceptual aspects of image-making. Topics include how to:
- improve the ability to see actively
- understand light as a main character
- cultivate a creative mind
- make a standout portfolio
- unpack critical theory
- find and develop a creative voice.
Packed with valuable tips, insights, and advice from over a hundred instructors, professionals, senior students, and experts, this book is engineered to help instructors guide students step-by-step through the methods and strategies needed to achieve creative success both in the classroom and the real world.
This book is ideal for intermediate- and advanced-level photography students and instructors alike. Visit the accompanying website www.photostudent.net for extra chapters, exercises, quizzes, and more.
Author(s): Garin Horner
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 228
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Part 1 Explore
Chapter 1 This Book’s Audience: Students and Instructors
Chapter 2 How to Use this Book: Advice on Taking Advice
Chapter 3 10 Things Your Instructors Want You to Know
Chapter 4 10 Things Your Instructors Don’t Tell You
Part 2 Discover
Chapter 5 Introduction to Photography and Why It Matters
Chapter 6 What Kind of Photographer Are You?
Chapter 7 Your Photographic Voice
Chapter 8 Find Your Audience
Chapter 9 Meet Your Community
Part 3 Practice
Chapter 10 Active Seeing
Chapter 11 Develop Your Perception of Light
Chapter 12 Critique and the Seven Cs
Chapter 13 Tips for Unpacking Critical Theory
Part 4 Create
Chapter 14 The Photographer’s Brain – A User Manual
Chapter 15 Your Creative Mind
Chapter 16 Cultivate Your Creativity
Chapter 17 Creative Possibilities
Chapter 18 Superpowers Need Superfuels!
Part 5 Learn
Chapter 19 How to Ace Assignments: Be PREPARED
Chapter 20 Be a RISK Taker
Chapter 21 Motivation Leads to Productivity
Chapter 22 Time and Energy Management
Chapter 23 Make a Standout Portfolio
Chapter 24 DYNAMIC Titles
Part 6 Career
Chapter 25 My Photography Speaks for Itself. Doesn’t It?
Chapter 26 Advising for Success
Chapter 27 Become Highly Qualified
Chapter 28 Launch Your Career Path
Part 7 Advice
Chapter 29 Guidance on Your Photography Practice, Assignments, and Critique
Chapter 30 Essential Advice on Career, Tools, and Mentors
Notes
Index
