Art Beyond The Lens

Product Description

Vintage-looking dream-like textures can open up a whole new world in your photography. However there is much much more to working with textures than simply merging them with an image via Photoshop. In this gorgeous new guide from texture guru Sarah Gardner youll learn everything there is to know about how to maximize the potential of these exciting tools. In addition to hundreds of beautiful example images this book is also packed with practical advice on what makes a good texture & how & when to use them. How an image is initially captured & processed has a significant impact on the effect a texture will have so youll also learn what to consider when composing & shooting (rather than simply relying on post-processing) & how to use lighting & background considerations effectively for later work with textures. Workshop notes & a supplemental website will help you put Sarahs techniques into practice immediately. Beautiful enough to sit on your coffee table yet practical enough to store near your computer this book will show you everything you need to know to get that coveted vintage-feel in your images whether youre a casual family snapper or a seasoned professional.