The third book in AVA's Basics Creative Photography series, Behind the Image: Research in photography is a unique resource for the modern photographer. Professionals, students and enthusiasts alike will all benefit from this new guide demonstrating how to create compelling and evocative images. Encouraging research, reflection and debate, this new title will revolutionize the way new projects are approached. By looking at how successful photographers have produced meaningful canons of work, Behind the Image gives readers the creative edge today's photographers need to make their work stand out from the crowd. The book's generous selection of images brings together an eclectic range of photographic styles and genres, creating a refreshing and inspiring resource for all. AVA has a strong tradition of producing titles that teach students the importance of research in their chosen creative field. This book features a wide range of photographic contributions from students, amateurs and professionals, specifically edited to help students reflect on their own work in order to produce better images in the future.