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“Photography is not only drawing with light, though light is the indispensable agent of its being. It is modeling or sculpturing with light, to reproduce the plastic form of natural objects. It is painting with light.”

Quote by Berenice Abbott

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A guide to better photography

This book offers in-depth knowledge and practical advice on enhancing photography techniques, covering various aspects such as composition, lighting, and camera settings. more

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Berenice Abbott
Berenice Abbott

Berenice Abbott was an American photographer born on July 17, 1898, and died on December 9, 1991. She is renowned for her photographs of urban landscapes in the United States, especially her works depicting New York City. more

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