Art Beyond the Lens: Working with Digital Textures

Sarah Gardner

Nov 2012 · Taylor & Francis

About this ebook

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, you'll 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, and how and when to use them. How an image is initially captured and processed has a significant impact on the effect a texture will have, so you'll also learn what to consider when composing and shooting (rather than simply relying on post-processing) and how to use lighting and background considerations effectively for later work with textures. Workshop notes and a supplemental website will help you put Sarah's 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 you're a casual family snapper or a seasoned professional.

About the author

Sarah Gardner is a UK-based photographer who specializes in Fine Art Photography with a specific editing style. After ten years in the marketing and advertising business, Sarah decided to strike out on her own and now runs a very successful photography business where she is commissioned for wedding, portrait, and fine art work. She has designed a successful line of Photoshop Textures and runs workshops teaching others how to hone this craft. Her work is shown as part of the photographic group The Catch Light Collective and she has been featured on The D-Photo (www.thedphoto.com) and on The Photography Parlour (http://www.thephotographyparlour.com). She holds an honors degree in Fine Art from the Nottingham Trent University. http://www.sarahgardnerphotography.co.uk/