Still Life and Close-up Photography

Author: (British) Basel Chen Hui
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2000-07-01
Features: In the face of exceptional photography, we are not only captivated by its beauty but also ponder the question—how can one capture such remarkable works? The "Deconstruction of Masterpieces in Photography" series provides the answers. Written by a renowned professional photographer in Europe, the author has published numerous photography books. In this series, he categorizes and selects a wide array of salon-quality works, meticulously analyzing the creative motivations behind each photograph, the technical details, composition principles, and the considerations for different scenarios and themes under varying lighting conditions. The masterpieces are presented in abundance, concise yet insightful, strikingly addressing the essence of photography. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, these books serve as excellent references. In recent years, photography equipment has advanced rapidly, rendering issues like focus and exposure once perplexing to photographers a thing of the past due to the emergence of "point-and-shoot" cameras. The recent developments in digital photography have further ushered the art into a new era. However, the progress in "hardware" (equipment) can never replace the importance of "software" (creativity). To shoot great photos, the key lies in how to utilize photography equipment effectively and creatively to translate satisfying results.
The author of this book is a celebrated professional photographer in Europe, having published many works in the field. Within the book, he selects an extensive collection of images, providing detailed analyses of the creative motivations, technical specifics, composition principles, and the nuances of handling different themes and lighting conditions. Beyond offering technical insights for photography enthusiasts, the book also presents artistically valuable masterpieces. If you seek more than just clear photos and wish to elevate your photography skills, this book is an excellent choice.
About the Author: Michael Busselle (Meigao Basel) has been involved in professional photography for over four decades. His journey with photography began in his youth, where he initially worked as a dye transfer technician at a top in London. In his spare time, he assisted an outstanding advertising photographer. After spending a year as a freelance photographer, primarily shooting travel images for publishers, he opened his own studio in London’s West End, later working with numerous international advertising agencies and publishers, covering subjects from still life and fashion to industry and portraiture. In 1977, he wrote "Master Photography," a book on photographic techniques that became a global bestseller, selling over 500,000 copies, establishing him as a writer and launching a new phase of his career. To date, he has authored or illustrated over 40 books, primarily on photography techniques and travel photography albums.
Meigao’s travel book, "The Wine Lovers Guide to France" (Pavilion Books), published in 1986, won second place in Wine Magazine’s annual book award and received a special feature in "Sunday Express." His book "Landscape in Spain" (Pavilion Books), published in 1988, secured second place in the Ortiz Echague competition sponsored by Spain’s tourism department and was featured in "Sunday Telegraph." Meigao maintains monthly columns in "Amateur Photographer" and "Traveller Magazine," frequently contributing illustrated articles to publications such as "The Sunday Express," "Signature," "France Magazine," "Weekend Telegraph," "Observer," "Decanter," "Wine Magazine," "Connoisseur," "PhotoAnswers," "Amateur Photographer," "British Journal of Photography," "Practical Photography," "Photon," "The Photographic Journal," "Sovereign," and "Atlantic Monthly." He has held numerous solo exhibitions in renowned galleries worldwide, such as Photographer’s Gallery, Tapestry, and Ilford Gallery. A fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and a member of the award-judging committee, Meigao regularly conducts lectures and workshops at photography clubs, operates a personal photo archive, and works with Tony Stone Image as his agent. His works frequently appear in books, magazines, and advertisements globally.
Publications:
Photography Techniques: "Take Better Photographs" (Octopus Books)
Photographing People (Macdonalds)
The Encyclopaedia of Photography (Octopus Books)
Photographer’s Question and Answers (Collins)
The Complete 35mm Source Book (Mitchell Beazley)
Photographic Assignments (David & Charles)
The Art of Photographic Lighting (David & Charles)
Photographic Hints and Tips (Harper Coffins)
Better Picture Guide (Deconstruction of Masterpieces in Photography) Series
Large Albums / Travel Photography Albums:
"Castles in Spain" (Pavilion Books)
"Three Rivers of France" (Pavilion Books)
"Discovering the Villages of France" (Pavilion Books)
"England, The Four Seasons" (Pavilion Books)
"Discovering the Country Vineyard of France" (Pavilion Books)
"France, The Four Seasons" (Pavilion Books)
"Exploring Spain" (Pavilion Books)
"French Vineyards" (Pavilion Books)