{"product_id":"what-the-f-stop-stephan-bollinger-9780646716299","title":"What the F Stop: The Photography Book Without Pictures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn Photography with a smile.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not your typical \"click here, set this\" how-to book. It's a conversation. A theatrical, sometimes sideways, often laugh-out-loud and occasionally scratch-your-head stroll through the art of seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFramed and seasoned by tales, reflections, and a colourful cast of references, you'll discover what truly matters in photography: understanding and feeling. And yes, camera settings too. Mostly, however, telling stories and painting with light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo photos, no graphs, just vivid images painted with words, humour, and insight. If you love to learn with a smile, and you're ready to make the technical second nature rather than second-guessing, this is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuided by award-winning stage performer, photographer, and storyteller Stephan Bollinger, a man with a weakness for metaphors and iced caramel lattes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is not a manual.\u003cbr\u003eIt's a novel with vision.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does this all mean?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than focusing solely on camera settings, this book helps you understand how photography truly works, from light and contrast to composition, colour, and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a journey. Through chapters that range from theatrical tales to playful deep dives into aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, readers begin to see the world differently. No quizzes on histograms, but a renewed appreciation for shadow, space, and the language of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a book without images, readers create more vivid pictures in their minds than any how-to guide ever could.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will explore topics such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeing the light (really seeing it)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history of photography. As a musical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition, and why rules are meant to be broken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour, emotion, and how to make people feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Exposure Triangle (sung in harmony)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe beauty of limitations and storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEditing, culling, delivering, and letting go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a book about learning, yes, and we certainly give all the fancy buttons on our cameras a flick, twist, and turn. Mostly, however, we focus on understanding 'why' and 'when' we would do so. Confidently. Intentionally. And with heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're starting out, returning after a break, or seeking a fresh perspective, this book is your friendly, occasionally cheeky, utterly passionate companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd yes, it also makes a rather lovely gift - not just because of the easily misunderstood title.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephan Bollinger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0646716298\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780646716299\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephan Bollinger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/27\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 260\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.67lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.55d","brand":"Stephan Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46962362351871,"sku":"9780646716299","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d12b2fd2-221c-4b44-878c-63f090e45929.jpg?v=1750650130","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/what-the-f-stop-stephan-bollinger-9780646716299","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}