Bøger af Torsten Andreas Hoffmann

Over the last few years, most books on photography have been focused on thenew breed of cameras and how to master the digital imaging workflow. In The Art of Black and White Photography author and photographer Torsten Andreas Hoffmann takes a different approach, focusing on image composition and image capture, with an emphasis on the creative aspects of black and white photography rather than on the digital workflow. After introducing the ground rules of composition, Hoffmann illustrates their applications with his own stunning black and white images that cover various photographic genres, including architecture, street photography, portraiture, and surreal photography. Also discussed are the elements of a "photographic language," which distinguishes creative photography from random shooting. Finally, you will learn valuable post-processing techniques, mostly using Photoshop, that emphasize the functions necessary for creating outstanding black and white images. This second edition has been updated to include Photoshop CS5, as well as brand new images, content, and a revised layout.

Hoffmanns Fotokunst zeigt Frankfurt in Schwarz-Weiß. Oberbegriffe wie Spiegelungen, Himmelsstimmungen oder Nächtliches gliedern seine stets überraschenden Perspektiven auf die Stadt thematisch. Dabei werden scheinbar kalte Wolkenkratzer von Fotografen in stimmungsvolles Licht getaucht, Linien und Kanten abstrahiert oder ein dramatischer Himmel über das Geschehen gelegt. Aber auch die Idyllen der Stadt kommen zu Geltung, ohne seicht oder kitschig zu werden. Natürlich nimmt die wiederauferstandene Altstadt einen wichtigen Raum ein.

For many people, photography serves as a form of meditation; a way to separate themselves from their stressful lives. In this book, Torsten Andreas Hoffmann explores an approach to artistic photography based on Japanese Zen-Philosophy. Meditation and photography have much in common: both are based in the present moment, both require complete focus, and both are most successful when the mind is free from distracting thoughts. Hoffman shows how meditation can lead to the source of inspiration.Hoffman's impressive images of landscapes, cities, people, and nature, as well as his smart image analysis and suggestions about the artistic process, will help you understand this approach to photography without abandoning the principles of design necessary to achieve great images. Photographing busy scenes, especially, requires an inner calm that enables you to have intuition for the right moment and compose a well-balanced image amidst the chaos.The goal of this book is to develop your photographic expression. It provides enrichment for photographers who believe that only technical mastery produces great images and shows how important it is to engage with your own awareness to act creatively.