Photography book recommendations

[mabas9395]

After a little bit of digging, I'm sort of leaning towards Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting . Anyone here read it?

But The Photographer's Eye is a close second, and if I was bringing my laptop, Strobist would be third.

 

[spinetnglr]

After a little bit of digging, I'm sort of leaning towards Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting . Anyone here read it?

But The Photographer's Eye is a close second, and if I was bringing my laptop, Strobist would be third.

I agree with Groucho. The Photographer's Eye is an excellent book. Lots of photos too!

 

[saturndb]

I have a copy of Scott kelby's Digital Photography book vol 1 if anyone wants it. I would just like it if you could pay 4.00 for shipping. just send me a PM if you are interested.

Dave

 

[waytoomanywebkinz]

I would love it! I will PM you.

 

[saturndb]

It has been taken

Dave

 

[boBQuincy]

One of my favorite books on photography is "Mastering Landscape Photography" by Alain Briot. Alain goes into topics such as how (and why) to choose lenses, exposure, composition, etc. in a way that shows he is not only a very good artist and photographer but also a very good writer and teacher, a rare combination. I have been waiting for Alain's next book for a long time and it is finally released, "Mastering Photographic Composition, Creativity and Personal Style". Some excerpts indicate that this could also become one of my favorite books.

Probably the least expensive way to improve our photography is to read (and to look at photographs). Far more effective than new cameras or lenses, a good book can make a big difference in how we photograph and this one should be very good indeed.

 

[pointandshoot]

I think I will pick it up. Looks interesting. I just got back from the Blue Ridge Parkway and have been hitting the outer banks regularly. This has been pushing me back into landscape shooting and I need something to get my mind into it.

In the past, I read Galen Rowell to get me moving.

Thanks for the recommendation.

Chuck

 

[jann1033]

i love his essays on luminous landscape. since you first posted links to there (long ago) i think i 've read most of his stuff there at least a few times. i agree his photos are good and he's a good instructor as well. thanks, i'll look for the book(s)
he does have some other essays on his website by other writers and by him...i got a kick out of this one about fine art photos since it 's right up my alley http://www.beautiful-landscape.com/Thoughts72-Fine%20Art%20Photographs.html i especially like the line “If these were paintings would you be asking me whether the colors are real? Or would there be an assumption that as a painter I interpreted the scene before me and selected the colors that contributed to my artistic vision?”

 

[Pea-n-Me]

It's funny you should mention this.

I took care of an elderly patient this week who is a published landscape photographer.

We not only had some great conversations, he critiqued some of my recent pictures.

I asked him about his cameras, and shooting style, etc (often shot from the air). I asked him if he shot in RAW, and he looked at me and replied, "Why of course!"

 

[bigfish2215]

I have a Nikon d60, I have been learning it for a few months now, please recommend a book to use to help me learn all about taking better photographs.
I like to photograph my 2 kids and our dog. I would like to do landscapes, with fall just around the corner, which mean poss. snow pics too. I want to learn more about lighting and aperture and speed lengths. Thanks for all your info.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Many people here like Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. He has other books as well.

 

[ColleenG]

I second Understanding Exposure. I have it and am reading it now. He gives good examples of how ISO, aperature and shutter speed all work together, and gives you exercises to do using your camera so you can "see" how it all works together.

 

[sanschag]

And once you get exposure down, try Peterson's Learning to See Creatively. Here he talks more about the compositional aspects of making good photographs. Another book that I really like is National Geographic Photography Field Guide. There are also a few specialist ones in this series (e.g., travel and digital), though I haven't read those yet.

 

[boBQuincy]

If you want to learn about taking better photographs look at Alain Briot's books, "Mastering Landscape Photography" and "Mastering Photographic Composition...". These go far beyond aperture and shutter speed.

 

[Hoan & Poopie]

I recently enjoyed the book "Within the Frame" by David DuChemin. Good book for composition skills and helping your picture 'tell a story'.

 

[oregondaddyof2]

I asked this same question a few months ago, and I ended up going to the book store and purchased both Understanding Exposure, and Learning to See Creatively by Bryan Peterson... They are great books, and the way he spells everything out really helps learn exposure and the setting on the camera... It is not directed towards your specific camera, but it covers all cameras from digital to film... They are surely great reading for you to pick up... I give them both a

 

[pgowder]

Here are my favorite 3 Photography books!

http://www.amazon.com/Scott-Kelbys-...=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1251907967&sr=8-2

He shows a picture and has the tips and tricks under it. Great quick reading.

I've just started reading this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Moment-Clicks...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1251908019&sr=1-1

And so far it is fantastic!

 

[boBQuincy]

YesDear may think I am remiss for not recommending Ansel Adams books ("The Camera" and "The Negative") but I hesitate recommending those books anymore because few people want to put in the time and effort to get that kind of in-depth understanding. Still, for explanations of how our cameras and lenses work, and how to get the exposure we want, I have not found any better books.

 

[YesDear]

Bob is right they are classics by a classic. Some just do not want to take the time.

 

[Wingman]

I would go to your local library and see what they have. I have been able to read many many books due to what my library and the ones that they are affiliated with.

I purchase the books that I liked after borrowing them.