Freeman Patterson has published 12 books and won numerous awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Nature Photography Association. Patterson lives in Shamper's Bluff, New Brunswick, an ecological reserve of over 200 acres, which he recently donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Patterson gives guidelines to help photographers improve their
visual thinking and develop their imaginations, emphasizing what he
calls "good seeing." ...Patterson gives personal examples from his
experiences, along with exercises on learning how to observe... He
also covers effective expression, abstract thinking and principles
of visual design. For anyone wanting to move away from some tired
visual habits, the exercises and topics of this book should
encourage experimentation and a new way of observing.--Jenny
Montgomery "Photo News" (5/1/2012 12:00:00 AM)
Photography and the Art of Seeing by Freeman Patterson is a super
new book for beginners and advanced photographers alike. It is easy
to push a button and take a picture, but it is a lot more difficult
to "make" a creative image, and this well written book will take
you through the steps of the thinking and doing that part of it.
The book not only includes beautiful images, but also technical
info on what it takes to create such images, no matter if you are
using film or digital cameras.-- "Nature Photographers Online
Magazine" (4/1/2011 12:00:00 AM)
As both a photographer and photography instructor... I can highly
recommend this book for creative content and inspiration.--Noella
Ballenger "Apogee Photo Magazine" (7/2/2016 12:00:00 AM)
I have read many books about photography as this blog documents,
and this is probably one of the best. The book has been developed
to support a series of workshops that Patterson held way back when,
but you can still make use of the exercises described in the book
of you want to have the full benefit of the book. Even if you don't
do all the exercises or if you only want to read the theory, I find
that this is an excellent book about the photography process and it
comes with my highest recommendation.-- "Frederik Boving Blog"
(3/7/2022 12:00:00 AM)
This is a complete photography book that includes technical
guidelines for both digital and film photographers. Freeman
Patterson uses his amazing images to illustrate concepts of design
and fundamentals of perception. This book is for those looking to
expand their awareness of subject matter and improve their
photography.-- "Skylum Blog" (7/22/2019 12:00:00 AM)
This is the newest edition of a classic, showcasing superb color
shots, offering lucid explanations of how to get the best photo by
seeing well, all with a hope to help you capture and produce an
effective expression. This is a fully re-done version, beautifully
designed, on the glories of the craft of photography and how to
combine technical excellence with passion and art. Very
useful.--Byron Borger "Hearts and Minds Books" (12/16/2011 12:00:00
AM)
Updated and expanded to include technical guidelines adapted for
both digital and film photographers. The jargon-free text provides
techniques and innovative exercises for breaking with traditional
concepts of design, enabling the photographer to develop a keen
awareness of subject matter and a direction for composing the
picture. It also offers a workshop for all visual artists that
includes lesson on the fundamental of perception and overcoming
obstacles in their work. This edition features several
never-before-published photographs...and extended captions that
include valuable technical information and personal
commentary.--Ginette Lapointed "PhotoNews" (12/1/2011 12:00:00 AM)
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