“The Art of Photography…A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression” has now sold over 100,000 copies. It has been translated from its original English into seven foreign languages: German, French, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. Many have labeled it “the finest educational book ever written about photography.”

The book is equally useful for digital users and traditional—film and darkroom—practitioners. Bruce recognizes the value and validity of both approaches, and tells you how to use both to maximum advantage, and he explains it in a way that is straightforward and simple to understand, including easy understand of the Ansel Adams’ Zone system for negative exposure, and use of the histogram for digital exposures. The book covers both color and black-and-white imagery, discussing in depth where and why each one has its place, and how to maximize your image quality in the methods you have chosen.

The fully revised second edition is 10” x 10” in size, 392 pages in length, containing over 175 superbly reproduced photographic images in both black and white and color. It emphasizes the overriding importance of light, compositional relationships, and the importance of your choice of subject matter. It contains step-by-step information on using the digital tools effectively and wisely for expressive color or black and white image files. For film/analog enthusiasts it takes you through the Zone System in an easily understandable way, and details darkroom approaches to produce the richest of all black and white images. 

The book’s uniqueness rests on its emphasis of how the reader can produce creative photographs that convey artistic insight, rather than just “capturing” what is before your eyes. It is both a textbook on photography and a photographic art book. It is beautifully designed and printed. It even lies flat when opened to the page you want. All this in a book that retails for only $49.95

Following nine reprints of the first edition, the fully revised 2nd edition goes even deeper into the methods of producing expressive photographic imagery.

The prime focus of the book remains squarely on creative, expressive, artistic photography. The book contains clear technical information—for both digital or analog approaches—in an understandable manner. Yet its emphasis is on guiding the reader toward applying the technical aspects sensibly and effectively for expressive purposes.

Bruce says it has been a great pleasure choosing the most appropriate images to illustrate the book’s text, in order to make this a “living” document. The illustrations include some of his best known imagery, as well as many new images never previously published or displayed. Reviews have labeled this book as “essential” for all serious photographers, amateur or professional. 

You can order a personally signed copy of the 2nd edition of “The Art of Photography...A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression” directly from Bruce for immediate signing and shipping. Please see below for complete information on ordering your personal copy, or for a gift to a friend.

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You can order a personally signed copy of The Art of Photography…A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression  for $49.95 plus shipping. Shipping is $15.00 anywhere in the US, and $45.00 to Canada. Beyond the US and Canada, shipping is $85.00.

You can obtain a personally signed copy of The Art of Photography…A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression directly via this website. Click on “Add to Cart” and follow all instructions. A signed copy of the book will be sent to you quickly.

Alternatively, you can send a check by standard mail for the full amount to Bruce Barnbaum, with the check made out to Bruce Barnbaum and sent to:

BRUCE BARNBAUM
P.O.Box 1791
Granite Falls, WA 98252

If you first wish to ask any questions about the book, or about payment, you can email Bruce at: barnbaum@aol.com or phone him at (360) 691-4105. 

If you order a book by email to Bruce, be sure to include your home or shipping address and your Email and phone contact info.