Finding the Photograph
"Finding the Photograph" is a field guide for fine-art photographers who have lost the spark in the field or just want a practical way back into seeing. Drawing on my sixty years of photography, teaching, and printmaking, this unique book is unlike the usual photography guide. It isn’t about gear, settings, travel, or waiting passively for inspiration to return. It is unlike any 'rule-of-thirds' book you've ever read. Instead, it will expand your vision. You will learn how to ask better visual questions when the muse seems to have gone quiet.
Through the formal elements of fine art, including line, shape, space, rhythm, balance, unity and more, this book helps you see photographically and discover the fine art that is likely waiting in front of you.
For serious photographers, artists, students, and thoughtful lovers of photography, "Finding the Photograph" offers a calm, intelligent, and practical way to overcome creative block, deepen visual awareness, and find the missing photograph.
When nothing clicks, don’t give up too soon: ask a different question.
comments:
"Tracy Valleau’s new book has some fascinating ideas to help one find what to photograph. I love the chapters that have “crib sheets”, and ideas to help when one really gets stuck as to what to photograph. Highly recommended”.
- Charles Cramer, fine art photographer
"I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a very accessible “mindset-reset” guide for photographers of all experience levels, and can’t help but influence their approach to photography in a positive way. Thank you! "
- Ken Jones, President, Padre Trails Camera
"I love Finding the Photograph and have already found it useful. Thank you for your generosity and for the time and effort to share your photographic experience."
- Robert Feist, fine art photographer
Through the formal elements of fine art, including line, shape, space, rhythm, balance, unity and more, this book helps you see photographically and discover the fine art that is likely waiting in front of you.
For serious photographers, artists, students, and thoughtful lovers of photography, "Finding the Photograph" offers a calm, intelligent, and practical way to overcome creative block, deepen visual awareness, and find the missing photograph.
When nothing clicks, don’t give up too soon: ask a different question.
comments:
"Tracy Valleau’s new book has some fascinating ideas to help one find what to photograph. I love the chapters that have “crib sheets”, and ideas to help when one really gets stuck as to what to photograph. Highly recommended”.
- Charles Cramer, fine art photographer
"I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a very accessible “mindset-reset” guide for photographers of all experience levels, and can’t help but influence their approach to photography in a positive way. Thank you! "
- Ken Jones, President, Padre Trails Camera
"I love Finding the Photograph and have already found it useful. Thank you for your generosity and for the time and effort to share your photographic experience."
- Robert Feist, fine art photographer
