It’s time to build your very own Wes Anderson world.  

Inspired by the distinctive vision of director Wes Anderson, Shoot Like Wes is packed with rich imagery and in-depth analysis of the auteur’s remarkable body of work. This is the only guide you’ll need to create your own cinematic masterpiece, transforming everyday scenes into vibrant, storytelling moments worthy of the big screen. 

Comprehensive and artful, Shoot Like Wes breaks down the techniques behind the iconic Wes Anderson films—from the God’s-eye view in The Royal Tenenbaums to the low-angle in Fantastic Mr. Fox, and the symmetry used in The Grand Budapest Hotel. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of the Wes Anderson aesthetic and includes illustrated, step-by-step photography challenges for you to follow with your camera or smartphone. 

Chapter highlights include:

• Shooting at Magic Hour
• Deep Focus
• How to use Low-Angle Shots 
• Framing Faces 

And much more! 

Discover the secrets of Wes’s unique style and learn how to apply these techniques to your own photography, with suggested exercises to practice. Once you’ve been inspired by films, let Shoot Like Wes teach you the know-how to create your own whimsical world.  

Introduction + Things to Consider Before You Begin

Chapter 1. Bottle Rocket (1996): How to use natural light

Chapter 2. Rushmore (1998): How to use colour

Chapter 3. The Royal Tenenbaums (2001): How to use God’s-eye view

Chapter 4. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004): How to use a wide-angle

Chapter 5. The Darjeeling Limited (2007): How to shoot group portraits

Chapter 6. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009): How to use a low-angle

Chapter 7. Moonrise Kingdom (2012): How to shoot close-ups

Chapter 8. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014): How to create symmetry

Chapter 9. Isle of Dogs (2018): How to use first-person POV

Chapter 10. The French Dispatch (2021): How to use props

Chapter 11. Asteroid City (2023): How to shoot buildings