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52 Assignments: Black & White Photography is an English-language photography book built around 52 weekly monochrome assignments. It offers topics ranging from reflections and texture to city scenes, alongside technical advice and space to record notes and camera settings.
At a glance
- 52 assignments are presented as weekly projects, though the book can also be used as a dip-in source of ideas.
- Topics include reflections, texture, tall buildings, streets at night, silhouettes, motion blur and negative space.
- Prompts encourage attention to shape and light rather than colour.
- Journal space is provided for notes, lists and technical details.
Reference price: £12.99
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A structured set of 52 prompts gives photographers a year-long project framework or a ready source of occasional exercises.
- The subject mix spans natural elements and man-made scenes, with practical themes such as light, texture and composition.
- Journal space allows readers to document settings and creative progress alongside the assignments.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Ammonite Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 7 Oct. 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1781454442 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1781454442 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 2.03 x 20.96 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Photographers wanting regular prompts for black-and-white image-making.
- Learners who benefit from keeping notes and technical settings with their creative exercises.
- Readers looking for an idea book that can be followed in sequence or opened for an occasional assignment.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a camera-specific manual or a comprehensive technical reference. The supplied description presents this primarily as an assignment-led guide.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings lean strongly towards the top end, with most ratings in the five-star category. This is encouraging at a broad level, but ratings alone do not identify which assignments or book features readers valued, or explain the smaller share of lower ratings. The book's stated format is most relevant to buyers seeking structured monochrome prompts rather than a camera-specific manual.
Frequently asked questions
What is the book centred on?
It offers 52 assignments for making black-and-white photographs, with topics including reflections, texture, buildings and motion blur.
Does it include space for personal notes?
Yes. The listing says it includes journal space for notes, lists and technical details.
Do I need to complete one assignment every week?
The description suggests working through the briefs weekend by weekend over a year, or dipping in when you want a new creative approach.
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