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09/20/2003 06:54:44 PM · #1
I'm pretty new to photography and dpc. So far my photos haven't scored very well and I would like to learn much more. Can anyone suggest some digital photography books that would help?
09/20/2003 08:19:00 PM · #2
No one has any suggestions?? There are so many books out there, it's difficult to sift through.
09/20/2003 08:21:35 PM · #3
Tom Ang - Digital Photographer's Handbook.
National Geographic Field Guide

and whatever book Setz is reading on the toilet. lol

M
09/20/2003 08:25:26 PM · #4
Thanks Matt. I have seen his throne picture. Have been looking for that book. So far can't find it, except used copies on Amazon.
09/20/2003 08:26:01 PM · #5
I really enjoyed THIS book. I just outgrew it, so I'm selling it. I bought it new from amazon after someone on a list suggested it to me.

Shari
09/20/2003 08:29:40 PM · #6
Thanks Shari, I'll look into that one also.
09/20/2003 10:01:51 PM · #7
For technical guidance related specifically to digital photography, I haven't a clue, I just hack about.

For photography in general (the same aesthetic principles apply to digital photography) I like the "Joy of Photography" books from Kodak, also "Photography" by Upton and Upton. Upton covers the basics of exposure, lighting and composition, there are also sections about film and print processing that don't relate to digital, but you don't need to read those.

If you see work by famous photographers that you like, buy a book of their work and study it.

I also like looking outside of photography. For example, Monet's paintings are wonderful light studies, especially the Haystacks and the Cathedral at Rouen paintings.

Also, if you like advertising type work, buy Communication Arts magazine's Photo Annual. I think it is always their August issue if they are still doing it. It is expensive for a magazine ($15, I think)but it is worth it once a year.

09/20/2003 10:54:55 PM · #8
"Understanding Exposure" by Bryan F. Peterson, IMO, is a requirement for any photographer's library. This book presents the fundamental concepts of what you need to know about controlling your camera. A good followup book by the same author is "Learning to See Creatively".
09/21/2003 12:09:33 AM · #9
Tom Angs'" Digital Photographer's Handbook" is one of the best books. He has a couple of others.

If you want to learn about photography stick with non digital photography book. They give better info on subjects like composition, colors, etc. The digital photography books usually have more info on post-production methods then photography iteself.

Go to your nearest bookstore and look through their photography section and buy them online.

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