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Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb on Street Photography and the Poetic Image

Insights and Techniques from Renowned Photographers

Alex Webb author Rebecca Norris Webb author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Aperture

Published:27th May '14

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This insightful book explores street photography through the perspectives of renowned photographers, offering valuable lessons and inspiration for aspiring artists.

In Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb on Street Photography and the Poetic Image, the authors delve into the intricate world of street photography, offering a wealth of insights drawn from their extensive experience. They explore not only the technical aspects of capturing compelling images but also the emotional and philosophical dimensions that inform their work. Through a combination of their own photographs and those of others, they create a rich tapestry of ideas that invites readers to engage deeply with the art form.

The book serves as both a practical guide and a source of inspiration for photographers at all levels. By distilling the creative approaches of some of the world’s top photographers, the authors aim to enhance the reader's understanding of photography as a powerful means of expression. They discuss the importance of seeing the world through a camera lens and how this perspective can shape one’s artistic vision.

Throughout Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb on Street Photography and the Poetic Image, the authors tackle a variety of topics, from the technicalities of composition to the subtleties of storytelling through images. Their reflections encourage readers to consider how they can develop a cohesive body of work that balances structure with intuition, ultimately fostering a deeper connection to their subjects and surroundings.

As a reading experience, the books feel more like monographs with expansive captions than generic how-to guides. –Eye Magazine

If you want to be inspired in your creative process, read Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb on Street Photography and the Poetic Image. I already want to read this book again. –Photo Life

These highly readable and digestible books will get any photographer thinking and seeing in new ways. –PDN on The Photography Workshop Series

ISBN: 9781597112574

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 540g

128 pages