Creative Vision

Jeremy Webb is a photographer and tutor with over 25 years’ experience. He has travelled extensively, shooting stock for agencies. He joined a team of cruise ship photographers based in Florida; and was an expedition photographer with an environmental charity in Tanzania. He has appeared in numerous published portfolios and websites.

Introduction. How to get the most out of this book. What is creative vision?: Who are you?; Early experiences; What are you trying to say?; Some creative strategies; Mission impossible - what makes a 'good' photograph?; A quick resume of film photography techniques; Summary. Mixing film with digital: Adopting a fresh approach; Break the rules; Alternative lighting techniques; Experimental formats; Focusing/de-focusing; Using artists' materials and using materials artistically; Creative use of the darkroom process; Creative use of Photoshop software; Summary. Cameraless Photo-Art: Photograms; Photocopiers; Scanning objects, textures and backgrounds; Image transfers; Printing through; Printing slides and colour negatives as black-and-white prints; Computer as camera - the art of screengrabs; Summary. Montage: Montage and design; Traditional techniques; Digital techniques; Montage and multiple exposure; Summary. Distressing films and papers: Staining; Burning; Bleaching; Rough handling of materials; Scratching; Sanding; Natural decay over time; Action of sunlight on photographs; Summary. Specialist films and processing: Infrared; Ultraviolet; High-speed film; Polaroid; Deliberate colour casts; Cross-processing; Deliberate reticulation; Toning; Out-of-date films and papers; Pinhole photography; Junk shop and toy cameras; Summary. The inner world: Abstracts; Light as a subject; Getting the most from light; Summary: fact or fabrication. The outer world: Series and sequences; Found objects and documentary projects; Light painting; Developing themes; Don't think, just shoot; A sense of place; Summary. Extending traditional genres and styles: Appropriated images; The nude; Still life; Portraiture; Landscape; Self-portraiture; Summary. Innovative presentation of work: Raised prints and block-mounting; backlit prints; Liquid light; Large scale prints; Cubes, postcards and vending machines; Summary. Conclusion. Appendix: Glossary; Photographer's contact details; Recommended reading; Websites and other resources; Acknowledgements.