P#20: Learning to See Creatively Show Notes -- An Interview with Bryan F. Peterson
Artist photographer Bryan Peterson reveals the techniques and creative secrets of learning to see creatively
Every amateur photographer gets "stuck" sometimes -- gets in a photographic rut -- and needs to begin learning to see creatively again. Fortunately, there are many approaches to take.
Bryan Peterson explores learning the languages of your lenses, visual design, and lots of specific techniques to overcome these challenges so you can blossom into an artistic photographer who creates magic during his 7 Photography Questions interview.
Show Notes for 7 Photography Questions Interview With Bryan F. Peterson
Topic: Learning to See Creatively
Host: Dr. Audri G. Lanford
Guest: Bryan F. Peterson
Main Website: BryanFPeterson.com, PPSOP.com
Locations: Chicago, IL and Boone, NC
This episode of the "7 Photography Questions" Podcast is sponsored by Kodak Easy Share Gallery and SecretsofMasterPhotographers.com.
7 Biggest Artist Photographer Questions for Bryan F. Peterson
1. What is the single biggest mistake people make when they are trying to learn to see creatively, and how can they expand their vision?
2. Do you have any suggestions for getting out of a creative photography rut -- of getting unstuck?
3. How can I overcome not being able to "see" a good foreground to include in my landscapes, and what are some exercises I can do to improve my wide angle lens photography?
4. How can I use my macro lens more creatively?
Coming in Podcast #21
5. Are there exercises I can do in order to see more creatively in terms of design?
6. Does learning to see creatively directly affect the way you develop your own style? Are creativity and personal style the same thing?
7. Can you share a couple of secrets for learning to see more creatively?
Photographer Bio
Bryan F. Peterson has been a successful photographer for over 30 years, working with clients such as American Express, BP, Kodak, UPS, Citibank, and many others.
Bryan also teaches photography, having led classes and workshops for 20 years. He is the founder of the Perfect Picture School of Photography where he, as well as Charlie Borland and Bobbi Lane, two previous 7 Photography Questions guests, teach photography classes.
In his spare time, he acts as a contributing editor at Popular Photography. He has authored four books with more than 300,000 copies sold, including Learning to See Creatively, Understanding Exposure, Beyond Portraiture and Understanding Shutter Speed.
Bryan has been the recipient of many awards, including the prestigious New York Art Directors Gold Award.
Artist's Websites:
Resources Mentioned During the Podcast:
Wide angle lens
Nikon 18mm-200mm lens (similar to one seen here)
Duct tape
Telephoto lens
200mm lens (similar to one seen here)
Canon 5D
Full frame 17-40mm zoom
Polarizer (similar to one seen here)
Macro zoom lens (similar to one seen here)
Posterboard
400mm lens (similar to one seen here)
70-180mm Nikkor macro
Adobe Photoshop
12-24mm lens (similar to one seen here)
Photomatix
Lowepro backpack
Bryan F. Peterson's PPSOP.com Classes:
The Complete Commercial Photographer - Succeeding in Assignments and Stock
Understanding Exposure
The Art of Seeing
Books By Bryan Peterson:
Learning to See Creatively
Understanding Exposure
Beyond Portraiture
Understanding Shutter Speed
Photographs Discussed in This Interview
Will be included in next week's podcast - Part 2 of this interview
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