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03/10/2008 05:40:13 PM · #1 |
| I am looking for digital photography books for beginners and how to take the right shots with the right lighting. I am wanting to know how to get those professional shots. If anyone can recommend books that would be nice ..thank you |
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03/10/2008 05:59:05 PM · #2 |
no books but try this:
//www.studiolighting.net (thanks  idnic)
and practice.........practice......practice
Message edited by author 2008-03-10 17:59:15.
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03/10/2008 06:15:16 PM · #3 |
A lot depends on what you like to shoot, but there's a lot that's general as well. Photography is a blend of the art (composition, lighting, etc.) and the technical (understanding the camera and how settings affect the result). The artistic side is basically a process of "seeing" a compelling photo, that is, to imagine the end product when you look at a scene. The technical side is executing the shot to realize your goal. On the artistic side, this book may be of help. On the technical side, start with your camera manual, and then experiment. Also, any general book on photographic technique, whether it be film-based or digital, should suffice.
Finally, remember that post-processing is your "digital darkroom" and that some work in post is almost always required to make the best of your photos. That work may be very minimal global changes, or detailed editing. Editing techniques are a whole 'nother world to explore.
DPC is a great place to learn... look over people's portfolios and review challenge results. See what works (for the DPC voter) and what doesn't. Often the photog will include some information as to how the shot was achieved. Try to figure out *how* they achieved the result they did, including how the shot was lit, exposed, etc.
Above all, go out and shoot, shoot, shoot. Nothing improves one's photography more than, well, photography. |
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03/10/2008 06:29:13 PM · #4 |
IMO this is the best lighting book...
Light, Science & Magic
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03/10/2008 06:37:19 PM · #5 |
| this is one that I have and love,also the second volume Infact any of Scott Kelbys books are good. If your instreasted in getting some information on photoshop try this one also |
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03/10/2008 06:48:25 PM · #6 |
| I liked Understanding Exposure by whatshisname, even if he did doctor one of the photographs. ;) |
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03/10/2008 06:51:50 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by posthumous:
I liked Understanding Exposure by whatshisname, even if he did doctor one of the photographs. ;) |
Yes. I that's the one highest on my reading list for photography. Never heard about the doctoring but other people I have recommended the book to have agreed that its a good resource.
addendum to previous: You'd laugh if you saw my challenge entry this week. Its a great shot demonstrating how NOT to expose a shot. I can't remember the last time I entered a shot so terribly exposed.
Message edited by author 2008-03-10 18:53:00.
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03/10/2008 06:52:52 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by posthumous:
even if he did doctor one of the photographs. ;) |
Yeh, I thought something was "fishy" when I read that one ;-)
But seriously, yep, another good choice. I think so far we've spent her whole year's budget for books! |
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03/10/2008 08:55:21 PM · #9 |
"How to Photograph Absolutely Everything" from publisher DK.
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03/10/2008 09:29:36 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by posthumous:
I liked Understanding Exposure by whatshisname, even if he did doctor one of the photographs. ;) |
I've recommended and/or lent that one to quite a few people who all liked it. Bryan F. Peterson is the author |
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03/10/2008 09:57:02 PM · #11 |
| I've read Lighting by Chris Bucher, and at the time I found it extremely helpful - gives a good, easy to understand basic overview of lighting and exposure. |
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03/10/2008 09:59:16 PM · #12 |
Exposure and Lighting for Digital Photographers Only
by Michael Meadhra and Charlotte K. Lowrie
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