Photographs from the Edge A Master Photographer's Insights on Capturing an Extraordinary World

by Wolfe, Art; Sheppard, Rob

• ISBN13: 9781607747819
• ISBN10: 1607747812
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2016-09-20
• Publisher: Amphoto Books

Summary

Legendary nature photographer Art Wolfe presents an intimate, behind-the-scenes guide to the experiences, decisions, and methods that helped him capture images from some of the most exciting locations across the globe.

In Photographs from the Edge, you'll discover the secrets behind forty years of awe-inspiring photography from around the world. Wolfe takes you from the mountains of the Himalayas to the sandy shores of Mnemba Island, with stops in the crowded streets of India and the alkali lakes of Africa along the way. You’ll learn the equipment, settings, and creative choices behind each photograph. From endangered species to cultural celebrations to natural wonders, Wolfe brings each subject to life through his stunning photography and the stories he shares in this one-of-a-kind photo safari.

Author Biography

ART WOLFE’s photographs are recognized throughout the world for their mastery of color, composition, and perspective. He is a recipient of the Photographic Society of America’s Progress Medal, the coveted Alfred Eisenstaedt Magazine Photography Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Nature Photography Association. Wolfe’s award-winning television series, Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge, airs on PBS stations throughout the country and worldwide. He is a popular educator and speaker for such companies as Microsoft, IBM, and Sheraton Hotels, and is the author of many books, including The New Art of Photographing Nature and The Art of the Photograph. For more information, visit artwolfe.com.


ROB SHEPPARD is the author/photographer of more than forty books, as well as a well-known public speaker, an accomplished photography instructor, and a fellow with the North American Nature Photography Association. He was formerly the longtime editor of Outdoor Photographer magazine, where he is presently editor-at-large. He resides in
Lomita, California. Visit him at robsheppard.com.