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04/17/2006 10:57:10 PM · #1 |
If you were making a list of the best and most helpful 'photography' 'books' out there, what would you put 'on' it?
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04/17/2006 11:03:12 PM · #2 |
I just finished (this evening) a book by Galen Rowell called "Inner Game of Outdoor 'Photography'".
It's a pretty good read. Not really instructional, more inspirational I would say. I took some notes 'on' a few technical items, particularly lighting, the rest of the book was just enjoyable to read.
I've also enjoyed several Freeman Patterson 'books'. Those are more 'on' an instructional level for those wanting to think a little more "outside the box". |
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04/17/2006 11:49:26 PM · #3 |
| Anyone else? I know someone mentioned a good book 'on' lighting not too long ago... |
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04/17/2006 11:55:29 PM · #4 |
| I've found that the Digital 'Photography' Expert series, from Lark publishing, have been pretty good. |
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04/18/2006 12:31:43 AM · #5 |
| "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson. |
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04/18/2006 12:36:29 AM · #6 |
'PHOTOGRAPHY': A guide to technique, by Andrew Hawkins.
...And also 'PHOTOGRAPHY' FOR ALL, by K.Bhatia (Under publication). |
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04/18/2006 12:38:53 AM · #7 |
Light Science & Magic by Fil Hunter and Paul Fuqua
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04/18/2006 01:09:30 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by MadMan2k:
"Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson. |
This is the book that I suggest to my friends, who want to learn more. |
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04/18/2006 04:28:59 AM · #9 |
I just ordered 6 'books' 'on' 'photography' from Amazon, just waiting for them to arrive :)
Message edited by author 2006-04-18 10:49:22.
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04/18/2006 09:22:32 AM · #10 |
| Anything by Freeman Patterson |
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04/18/2006 10:45:48 AM · #11 |
| Master Lighting Guide by Christopher Grey if you think you'll be doing any studio work...John Hedgecoe has some pretty good 'books' that cover many facets of 'photography'...Madman2K picked a good one too |
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04/18/2006 11:54:11 AM · #12 |
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04/18/2006 12:20:49 PM · #13 |
| Learning to See Creatively by Bryan Peterson |
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04/18/2006 05:54:53 PM · #14 |
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04/18/2006 05:58:20 PM · #15 |
I meant to answer this thread yesterday, but got distracted and forgot about it. Here are my favorite two 'books':
Digital Photographers Handbook by Tom Ang
Learning To Light by Roger Hicks & Francis Schultz
And if you want to sell any kind of freelance stock:
The Photographer's Market 2006 is a must!
Those are just a few, my shelves are overloaded with favorites. Anything by Amhurst 'Books' is worth your time.
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04/19/2006 08:27:32 AM · #16 |
| "PHOTOS THAT SELL" by Lee Frost. |
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04/19/2006 03:20:30 PM · #17 |
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04/25/2006 04:54:40 PM · #18 |
Real World Digital 'Photography' by Katrin Eismann, Sean Duggan, Tim Grey.
From basic to advanced information. I stopped in Barnes and Nobles the other day to kill an hour while my son was at Lacrosse practice. Boy, an hour in the photo section blew by, was late picking him up. There is so much (like everything else) to choose from for a newbie to be so overwhelmed. I also have Bryan Peterson's series and have found it helpful, especially starting out. |
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08/05/2006 06:39:54 AM · #19 |
Learn Adobe Photoshop by K.Bhatia. You can find it here. Learn Adobe Photoshop in 7 days!
Message edited by author 2006-08-05 06:42:28. |
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08/05/2006 09:50:10 AM · #20 |
There are a number of 'books' that I've collected over the years. I've usually found that it takes several 'books' to cover what I'm interested in at any one time rather than one book covering everything. So I end up buying many 'books'. Which is ok, because later 'on' when I find aother lighting interest or a different situation comes up I need to read about, that is usually covered in one of my 'books'.
There is one author that I've found that comes pretty close to covering it all in one book though. The author is J.J. Allen and I can't recommend his two 'books' enough. The first one is probably a tad better than the second one, but they are both excellent. J.J. writes in a style that is very informative but doesn't lose you in techno-speak, nor talk to simple for those with some knowelege already. He gives good discriptions and examples that are 'on' the same page so you don't have to keep flipping back and forth to view a diagram or example while reading about it. He's one of those rare authors that knows what he's talking about and how to say it. His web site is at: //jjaflair.home.att.net/
His 'books' are: "Posing and Lighting Techniques for Studio Portrait 'Photography'" and "Lighting and Exposure Techniques for Outdoor and Location Portrait 'Photography'". 'On' the second one, there is another book out there of the same name, so if you get it, make sure it's by J.J. Allen.
Some other 'books' that I have bought, liked and used are:
"Create Lighting Techniques for Studio Photographers" by Dave Montizambert.
"Master Lighting Guide" by Christopher Grey.
"Lighting for People 'Photography'" by Stephen Crain.
"The Portrait - Professional Techniques and Practices in Portrait 'Photography'" a Kodak book.
And though a bit more technical, still one that is worth having 'on' the shelf, "Light Science & Magic" by Fil Hunter and Paul Fuqua.
Another great source is //www.lightingmagic.com/directry.htm the web site for Scott Smith. He has some excellent sources 'on' his web site, a Q&A section and some pretty good 'books' as well.
"Still Life and Special Effects 'Photography' - A guide to professional Lighting Techniques" by Roger Hicks and Frances Schultz.
"Digital 'Photography' Expert - Light and Lighting" by Michael Freeman.
"Basic Studio Lighting" by Tony L. Corbell.
If you photograph a lot of dogs like I do, there are a few 'books' that cover that as well...
"How to Photograph Dogs" by Kerrin Winter and Dale Churchill (A great team)
"Professional Techniques for Pet and Animal 'Photography'" by Debrah H. Muska.
"How to Photograph Dogs" by Nick Ridley.
"How to Photograph Pets" by Nick Ridley.
And though not a How-To book per say, the book, "Dogs" by French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand is an excellent book with large pictures of a lot of breeds and their owners. It's this book that gives me a lot of ideas.
Mike
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08/05/2006 10:10:00 AM · #21 |
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08/05/2006 10:52:47 AM · #22 |
| The confused photographer's guid to photographic exposure and the simplified zone system, by Bahman Farzad. Actually, it's really a book for dummies, it has lots of stupid graphs and everything is repeated a zillion times, but this book finally made me understand proper exposure. And to think that I'm an engineer, doh! |
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