Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Value of an Image

Beginnings

Photography for Others

Pakistan

Striving for the Best

Chapter 2 A Story in a Single Image

The Importance of Story

Story with Context

Story of a Moment

Symbolism As Story

Inclusion and Exclusion

Chapter 3 Marrying the Story with the Aesthetic

The Real Secrets

A Proud Moment

Taking Risks

Beauty in Action

Photographing What Isn’t There

Chapter 4 The Art of Sports

Sports Beginnings

The Apex of Emotion

Finding Order in Chaos

Handling the Stress

Background Awareness

A Telling Moment

The Sustentation Moment

Paying Attention

The Unusual Background

Chapter 5 Documenting War and Tragedy

Harsh Reality

Taking Risks

Showing the Other Side

Dangers at Home

Getting Access

Putting a Face on Tragedy

Chapter 6 KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)

Starting Simply

When the Situation Dictates the Choice

Don’t Be Overwhelmed by Gear

Simple Image, Simple Choice

Core Equipment

The Right Lens for the Job

Accessories and Workflow

Remember to Diversify

Bringing It All Together

It’s the Small Things

Chapter 7 In the Air

The Challenge in the Air

An Intimate Perspective

Shooting Tight

Weather and Preparation

Asking for Advice

Using the Graphic Eye

Getting Lucky

Chapter 8 A Love Affair with New York

Woman in Stripes

Front Page Beat

Avoiding Cliché

Seeing Potential

Just Make the Shot

Chapter 9 The Art of Lens Choice

Learning Lens Discipline

The Power of Perception

Bag of Tricks

Zooms versus Primes

Lensing As a Practical Choice

Owning Your Frame

Chapter 10 The World Through a Tilt-Shift Lens

The Surreal in the Real

Serving the Story

Tilt-Shift As a Gimmick

Moving Beyond Boring

Keeping Up with a Subject

When Luck Meets Preparation

Chapter 11 Seeing and Using Light

The Importance of Light

Move Yourself, Not the Light

Dissecting the Light

The Art of Anticipation

The Magic of Overcast

Using a Classic Approach

Facing Technical Challenges

Respecting the Process

Chapter 12 The Paniolo

Window of Opportunity

A Commercial Approach

Relying on Old Tricks

Back to Basics

Understanding Your Light and Lens

Always Look for the Closer

Chapter 13 Never Make a Mediocre Image

Striving for the Unattainable

The Perils of Praise

The Role of Ego

Lessons Learned

On Persistence

Aiming for the Best

Index