The Minimalist Photographer (Paperback)

This book covers photography from a minimalist perspective, proving that it is possible to take very good photographs with relatively cheap equipment. The minimalist process emphasizes the importance of first knowing what you want to achieve as a photographer and then choosing the most effective equipment, subject matter, and general approach to meet your goals. The minimalist photographer works with the idea that the brain and the eye are far more important than the camera.

Author Steve Johnson begins by asking you, the reader, to look inward and make the connections between your nature and your photography. Why do you want to take photographs and what subject matter are you attracted to? What type of photographer are you now and what type of photographer would you like to become? These are important questions to consider when deciding what approach works best for you.

In subsequent chapters, you'll learn about the equipment and workflow of a minimalist photographer as Johnson discusses the strengths and weaknesses of various types of cameras and explains why the biggest or most expensive piece of equipment is not always the best. He also addresses the importance of lighting and teaches you how to achieve effective lighting without spending a lot of money.

Also included are discussions about aesthetics and composition, as well as a brief history of photography and the future of the art form.

這本書從極簡主義的角度介紹攝影，證明使用相對便宜的設備也能拍攝出非常好的照片。極簡主義的過程強調作為攝影師首先要知道自己想要達到什麼目標，然後選擇最有效的設備、主題和一般方法來實現這些目標。極簡主義攝影師認為大腦和眼睛比相機更重要。

作者史蒂夫·約翰遜首先要求讀者自我反省，將自己的本性與攝影相連結。你為什麼想要拍照？你被什麼主題吸引？你現在是什麼樣的攝影師，你想成為什麼樣的攝影師？這些是在決定最適合你的方法時需要考慮的重要問題。

在接下來的章節中，你將學習極簡主義攝影師的設備和工作流程，約翰遜討論了各種類型相機的優點和缺點，並解釋了為什麼最大或最昂貴的設備並不總是最好的選擇。他還談到了照明的重要性，並教你如何在不花費太多錢的情況下實現有效的照明。

此外，書中還討論了美學和構圖，以及攝影的簡要歷史和藝術形式的未來。