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Bryan Peterson

Bryan Peterson is a professional photographer, an internationally known instructor, and the bestselling author of Understanding ExposureUnderstanding Shutter SpeedLearning to See CreativelyUnderstanding Digital Photography, and Beyond Portraiture. In addition, he is the founder of the online photography school the Perfect Picture School of Photography. He lives in Chicago.
Understanding Street Photography
Bryan Peterson Photography School
Understanding Portrait Photography
Understanding Color in Photography
Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition
Learning to See Creatively, Third Edition
Bryan Peterson's Exposure Solutions
Bryan Peterson's Understanding Composition Field Guide
Understanding Flash Photography
Understanding Digital Photography
Understanding Shutter Speed
Understanding Exposure, 3rd Edition
Bryan Peterson's Understanding Photography Field Guide
Understanding Close-Up Photography
Beyond Portraiture

Books

Understanding Street Photography
Bryan Peterson Photography School
Understanding Portrait Photography
Understanding Color in Photography
Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition
Learning to See Creatively, Third Edition
Bryan Peterson's Exposure Solutions
Bryan Peterson's Understanding Composition Field Guide
Understanding Flash Photography
Understanding Digital Photography
Understanding Shutter Speed
Understanding Exposure, 3rd Edition
Bryan Peterson's Understanding Photography Field Guide
Understanding Close-Up Photography
Beyond Portraiture

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