One of the problems I have found, is that there is so much information about photography available both on the internet and in the numerous books available. It is hard to see the wood for the tree's at times and realise that this problem is not just restricted to photography but in all topics. I have recently discovered what appear to be very good blog and information sites, plus books advertised as being the 'must have book'. For example I have just purchased a kindle version of John Batdorff's 'Nikon D7100: From SAnapshots to Great Shots', which appears to be a comprehensive guide for the camera. Realise it is very subjective, but is there particular top of the list sites or authors people would recomend, remembering that I am a complete novice?
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Photographic Books - Choice
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Posted 16 October 2013 - 08:25 AM
#2
Posted 16 October 2013 - 02:09 PM
Hi. I like books written by Michael Freeman. Now I am reading "The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos". Very good vith good language. Autor explains complicated things with a simple words.
#3
Posted 16 October 2013 - 05:31 PM
Hi. I like books written by Michael Freeman. Now I am reading "The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos". Very good vith good language. Autor explains complicated things with a simple words.
Thanks for the recommendation, I was looking for composition guides! Ordered.
#4
Posted 16 October 2013 - 07:12 PM
Also for novices, I strongly recommend Scott Kelby's series "The Digital Photography Book: How to Make Your Photos Look Like the Pros." It's a four-volume series, but don't let that put you off. They're not huge books by any means. If you can get past his cheesy humor, Kelby is great at giving simple instructions without going uber-technical over your head. He says his goal is to give you advice as though you were standing next to him shooting. He breaks each section of his books into small, single-page chunks of information, which makes it a great bathroom book. Each volume is a quick and easy-to-understand read.
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#7
Posted 17 October 2013 - 04:07 AM
#8
Posted 17 October 2013 - 08:54 AM
Great suggestion on books. Two books I have which are great are:
"How to photograph absolutely everything - successful pictures from your digital camera" by Tom Ang - It's a great little resource, easy to read and goes through all the basics.
A little bit more indepth is "Ultimate Field Guide to Photography" - National Geographic
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#9
Posted 17 October 2013 - 09:24 AM
Great suggestion on books. Two books I have which are great are:
"How to photograph absolutely everything - successful pictures from your digital camera" by Tom Ang - It's a great little resource, easy to read and goes through all the basics.
A little bit more indepth is "Ultimate Field Guide to Photography" - National Geographic
Thanks for both of these recommendations.
#10
Posted 17 October 2013 - 11:38 AM
#12
Posted 17 October 2013 - 06:01 PM
One that I ALWAYS recommend is "The Moment It Clicks" by Joe McNally. It is a bit different than most photography books. It does not have a lot of text to read, Instead each time you turn the page you will see a large image and then a paragraph or two about it. Sometimes it will be about the inspiration, sometimes about a technical detail, sometimes a funny story about it. The photos are very inspiring. You will learn a ton about lighting (that is probably Joe's biggest specialty). And it is just a relaxing fun read. You will learn and not even feel tired afterwards.
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#13
Posted 18 October 2013 - 02:37 PM
Onewithecamera - that sounds like a good way to learn from a book. Usually I am hopeless with books.
Slightly off topic you posted in another thread a short checklist for shots. Can you point me to that thread or PM me. I have a similar checklist and trying to see if I have all basis covered as well as a way to remember the checklist without pulling out a notebook.
#14
Posted 18 October 2013 - 08:30 PM
Just remember. Few years ago I read books written by Lee Frost. Very good and interesting books. Recommend you to read them.
I second the Lee Frost recommendation. While I haven't read any of his books, Frost is a superb photographer and has written a ton of great articles in photography magazines.
#15
Posted 22 October 2013 - 03:55 PM
Second hand copy of Teach Yourself Photography written by Lee Frost arrived in the post today, looks good. It was written in 2000, but looks really good as a starter to build foundation, along with the other material highlighted by you kind folks. Recall a lecturer telling us when you have to study a complicated issue or subject, start with the most basic easy to read book you can find and build up from there.
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Posted 23 October 2013 - 07:05 AM
#17
Posted 23 October 2013 - 07:12 AM
Bought a few books myself since i got my camera, book i keep going through when i need to is by a photographer named Tom Ang.
Got a few books and i will say they are nicely detailed highly recommended!
#18
Posted 23 October 2013 - 08:59 AM
I've always preferred photography magazines over books, in that you get different perspectives on things.
#19
Posted 23 October 2013 - 11:21 AM
Bought a few books myself since i got my camera, book i keep going through when i need to is by a photographer named Tom Ang.
Got a few books and i will say they are nicely detailed highly recommended!
I have got a similar problem, so much information and so little time. But much to get into over the dark/wet winter months.
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