Visual Poetry by Chris Orwig, is a “creative guide for making engaging digital photography”

What’s it about?

Orwig begins the book talking about inspiration and creativity, then goes on to talk about indivisual subjects such asportraits, children, weddings, outdoors and travel photography. Each chapter discusses creativity, inspiration, practical tips, gear at a glance and a work shop section with further reading materiel and also some great photography challenges to better your photos. Each chapter ends with some inspirational and practical tips from guest speakers such as Joyce Tenneson, Steve McCurry and  Ralph Clevenger.

Although this book does cover some techniques and suggested camera gear, you will not find step by step photo recipes. This book will discuss what is meaningful in each field of photography and what is needed to achieve creative photos.

Who’s it for?

I would suggest this book to photographers of any level, although beginners should know that you will not learn much on camera techniques, but learn how the professional photographers think, and how they achieve creativity in there fields.

You get more inspiration from this book then anything else. I strongly suggest that people take it upon them selves to do the workshop sections.
Otherwise its a good read, with some good advise to let you learn to put more thought and creativity into your photography.