Photography Books for Beginners

[WriteDisney]

I posted this on another thread, but I just got a Canon Rebel T2i this past weekend. I've been reading the manual but I don't feel like I'm really getting anywhere in understanding how to get the best shots out of the camera. I'm looking into getting the book, "Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D For Dummies." Would you guys recommend that as a starting place? Any others?

Thanks!

[katies]

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson was the first photography book I read. It was very helpful.

[SC Mouse Fan]

There are two area you will need to increase your understanding. One is the technical aspects of your particular camera. This is where the manual comes in handy. I found the manual that came with the camera lacking and purchase a book from amazon for my camera that was easier to understand.

Then you have the artistic side to learn. That is where Understanding Exposure comes in. I also have read Bryan Peterson's Understanding Shutter speed. He has other books also. I have several books I have read that have helped me understand better composition. Amazon comes in handy for browsing and purchasing.

[Gianna'sPapa]

When I got my DSLR, the seller threw in the Magic Lantern Book for my camera. I found it easier to understand than the manual. After reading and using that book, I was then able to better understand the manual. I have attached the Amazon website for the book pertaining to your camera.

http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Lantern-Guides-Canon-Rebel/dp/1600597939

Understanding Exposure was very good for understanding the concepts of photography but not for an individual camera. I have read and re-read my manual, the Magic Lantern book and Understanding Exposure.

[WriteDisney]

Awesome!! Thank you so much... I really appreciate it. Looks like I have alot of reading to do :goodvibes

[crz4mm2]

There are two area you will need to increase your understanding. One is the technical aspects of your particular camera. This is where the manual comes in handy. I found the manual that came with the camera lacking and purchase a book from amazon for my camera that was easier to understand.

Then you have the artistic side to learn. That is where Understanding Exposure comes in. I also have read Bryan Peterson's Understanding Shutter speed. He has other books also. I have several books I have read that have helped me understand better composition. Amazon comes in handy for browsing and purchasing.

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 This. Agree completely!

[mikegood2]

While books are a great place to start you may want to look into some online training sites. Two sites I can think of off the top of my head are lynda.com (http://www.lynda.com/Photography-training-tutorials/70-0.html) or kelbytraining.com (http://www.kelbytraining.com/). They cost about $25 a month, and are primarily for software training, but have adds a number of photography training courses. Also, check out the sites, for possible xx-day trials or do a google search for deals.