Joe Cornish (1) (1958–)

An exquisite book wherein Joe Cornish selects some of his favourite pictures and talks about them. Landscape photography isn't just a question of rolling up, saying "Ooh, what a nice view" and taking a picture. It's hard work, yomping across countryside with lots of gear and waiting for the right light. You also have to have a very good idea as to what results your gear will give you before you even think about setting up the picture. That's what makes photographers photographers, and the rest just snappers. Yet you try telling someone that's why you're worth £250 a day...

Cornish talks at length about his philosophy, his view of the countryside and his work, and the application he's made to his art. He is blessed with living in a scenically interesting part of the country, so he can practice his art whenever the conditions are right. In this, he is a lucky person.… (meer)

What's my favorite photography book? No doubt, it's Joe Cornish's First Light!
This book is not only a collection of photographs from a truly gifted landscape photographer, but it also contains his thoughts about each picture. He shows another photograph taken at the same location and explains why he prefers one picture over the other. Coming from an artist like Cornish that's not only interesting and entertaining, but also very instructional. One might criticize Cornish for having a strong preference for wide-angle shots, but he's really good at it. Really, really good!… (meer)