Photo Student Handbook

<p><em>The Photo Student Handbook</em> is a collection of short, easy-to-read chapters filled with expert advice on enhancing image-making skills and launching a career as a professional photographer.</p><p>Designed to help students grow beyond the technical aspects of photography, this book presents a variety of methods and strategies proven to strengthen visual awareness, engage creative thinking, and deepen the conceptual aspects of image-making. Topics include how to:</p><p>- improve the ability to see actively</p><p>- understand light as a main character</p><p>- cultivate a creative mind</p><p>- make a standout portfolio</p><p>- unpack critical theory</p><p>- find and develop a creative voice.</p><p>Packed with valuable tips, insights, and advice from over a hundred instructors, professionals, senior students, and experts, this book is engineered to help instructors guide students step-by-step through the methods and strategies needed to achieve creative success both in the classroom and the real world.</p><p>This book is ideal for intermediate- and advanced-level photography students and instructors alike. Visit the accompanying website www.photostudent.net for extra chapters, exercises, quizzes, and more.</p> <p>PART 1: Explore 1. This Book’s Audience: Students and Instructors 2. How to Use this Book: Advice on Taking Advice 3. 10 Things Your Instructors Want You to Know 4. 10 Things Your Instructors Don’t Tell You <b>PART 2: Discover </b>5. Introduction to Photography and Why It Matters 6. What Kind of Photographer Are You? 7. Your Photographic Voice 8. Find Your Audience 9. Meet Your Community <b>PART 3: Practice </b>10. Active Seeing 11. Develop Your Perception of Light 12. Critique and the Seven Cs 13. Tips for Unpacking Critical Theory <b>PART 4: Create </b>14. The Photographer’s Brain – A User Manual 15. Your Creative Mind 16. Cultivate Your Creativity 17. Creative Possibilities 18. Superpowers Need Superfuels! <b>PART 5: Learn </b>19. How to Ace Assignments: Be PREPARED 20. Be a RISK Taker 21. Motivation Leads to Productivity 22. Time and Energy Management 23. Make a Standout Portfolio 24. DYNAMIC Titles <b>PART 6: Career </b>25. My Photography Speaks for Itself. Doesn’t It? 26. Advising for Success 27. Become Highly Qualified 28. Launch Your Career Path <b>PART 7: Advice </b>29. Guidance on Your Photography Practice, Assignments, and Critique 30. Essential Advice on Career, Tools, and Mentors</p>