i need recomendations on books

[venenoazteca]

hello
i have di-rebel in i would like to know what books can i get to learn about lightning ,portrait ,fashion and print photography .
i don't know anything about photography but i love to read so a book will help
thank you :lol:

[Pekka]

Here's few: http://www.google.com/url?sa=U&start=1&q=http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/product/2880466520/AsinSearch/3/&e=912

Click "more results" for more similar books.

[Digital Prophet]

There is a photography writer by the name of Lee Frost (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index%3Dblended%26field-keywords%3Dlee%252520frost%26store-name%3Dall-product-search/102-6078779-7647365) who has a series of books that are great.

I have purchased The Photographer's Guide to Filters (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0715314009/qid=1083282452/sr=8-4/ref=pd_ka_4/102-6078779-7647365?v=glance&s=books&n=507846) and have been very impressed by the book. It really goes through the types of filters that available for use. But it really goes further by talking about types of filters, common uses and information such as different filter systems and construction of filters. The book is full of color with/without images and printed in a large softback format and on high grade paper. And when you add in Frost's easy going way of explaining things in plain english this book is a fantastic value at $24.99 (retail, $16.99 on Amazon) especially when you consider that books printed on pulp paper with black and white images cost $50 on average.

Another great book that I have picked up is The Photogrqapher's Handbook (http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y03Y0378329Y7773708/qid=1083283158/sr=1-/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i7/102-6078779-7647365) by John Hedgecoe. This is more like a photography almanac. From a brief history of the camera, to the different types of cameras, to the science (in brief) of lenses and lens construction. It examines just about every aspect of photgraphy with some really great sections on working with light, working in b & w and also color along with specific info on special scenarios such as wildlife and portraits. And this thing is crammed full of pictures and diagrams (but most are black and white). And another great value at $24.99 (retail, 17.00 Amazon).

Those are just two of the better books I have bought. I just recently got my Digital Rebel too. And I have found out something interesting. When it comes to book (aat local bookstores anyway) if you want to get good information on using your DSLR you have to go to the books written for traditional film SLR's. The reason being that 95% of the books for digital camera are written for the Point and Shoot market. So all the worthwhile information on lenses, exposure, apeture (all of which I have SO much to learn about) are in the SLR books. And believe it or not I have really gotten something out of learning from the film perspective. At least now I understand some of the basics such as the ISO ratings.

So maybe check these out. But definately step out of the computer book section and check the traditional photography section of your local book store.

Hmm .... I have written quite a bit more than I intended to for my first post. Sorry.

- Digital Prophet -

[vvizard]

hello
i have di-rebel in i would like to know what books can i get to learn about lightning ,portrait ,fashion and print photography .
i don't know anything about photography but i love to read so a book will help
thank you :lol:

Hi, I have a 10D, and I just ordered Accelerated C++ and C++ GUI design with QT from amazon.. They won't teach me much about my camera though ;) But I've looked at some photography-books to, and if you go to a large bookstore, and just ask the clerk for help, they sure got to have some good ones. The clerk him/her-self might not know which photo-books are good, but they probably know a bit about what of the books they sell most of, and of course, what book they earn most money from ;) But generally they can help you quite good. A friend of mine bought a book that way. I read some of it while waiting for him taking a shower, and it looked real promising. Think the next book in my bookshelf actually might be a non-geek photobook :)

[jcsorensen]

Just finished reading two fairly good books from Amherst Media publishers. First one is "Posing and Lighting Techniques for Studio Portraid Photography" by J.J. Allen. The second is "Master Posing Guide for Portrait Photographers, A Complete Guide to Posing Singles, Couples, and Groups" by J.D. Wacker. Both were quite enlightening (pardon the pun). Both are paperbackes from Amazon.com. They list several other books on the back fly which might also meet your needs.

[robertwgross]

If you want to read something free on the web, then try Joe Zeltsman. He is an old wizard about portrait posing.

Let me see if I can get the URL correct:

http://www.msnusers.com/Asktheoleproaboutphotography/joezeltsman.com

---Bob Gross---

[AzzKicker]

I bought "The Book of Photography" by John Hedgecoes and I really enjoyed it. Talks about lighting, portraits, looking for better pictures. Talks about the camera itself, Slr's etc. Really one of the best overall photography books I've read.

[Andy_T]

Bob,

thanks for the great link!

Best regards,
Andy

[htbyron]

hello
i have di-rebel in i would like to know what books can i get to learn about lightning ,portrait ,fashion and print photography .
i don't know anything about photography but i love to read so a book will help
thank you :lol:

I also learn by reading & have devoured a couple of good books recently.

One is another title by John Hedgecoe (does he really write all these, or is there a franchise?): The New Manual of Photography. It's published by DK (Dorling Kindersley) & has lots of great photos & illustrations. It covers the universe of photography & was a useful starting point for me as I needed to (re-)learn lots of basics & get tips & techniques for a variety of situations. It was also on sale at Costco a month or so ago fopr $23.99, instead of the $40 cover price!

Like you, I also found lighting very confusing. I found a book called Light and Lighting by Michael Freeman, part of a series called Digital Photography Expert by Lark Books. It's good & gives lots of tips particularly helpful to the digital world.

Finally, I have seen lots of recommendations for a book called Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. The original version may be out of print (I'm not sure), but I believe there's a new edition coming out this summer, updated to address digital cameras as well. So I'm anxiously awaiting that release!

Happy reading!
Tom

[G3]

If you want to read something free on the web, then try Joe Zeltsman. He is an old wizard about portrait posing.

Let me see if I can get the URL correct:

http://www.msnusers.com/Asktheoleproaboutphotography/joezeltsman.com

---Bob Gross---

Zeltsman is THE old master of portraiture. I didn't know he had a website. Anyone that aspires to be a portrait photographer or wedding photographer would do well to study and learn his techniques. Some of the poses are considered outdated now (and some never will be), but the principles still apply regardless if your are shooting film or digital. He is the undisputed master of portait lighting techniques. I'm going to go to this site and see what I can find for "refresher" material. Thanks for posting that link, Bob.

[robertwgross]

Old wizards have to learn to hang together.

---Bob Gross---

[msvadi]

Michael Freeman has series of books designed for digital: "digital photography expert". they are quite cheap and some of them adapted from his older popular books. For example, "Light and Lighting" is lot like "Light" in Amphoto/Collins series. It is not as thorough as his older books, but still very good.

If you can find it, get his "Image:Designing Effective Pictures" (or "The Image", UK edition). It's a fantastic book on photo composition. It has released in 1988 and has been out of print since then. Some online used books sellers want $100-200 for a copy, but if you look hard enough then you can find one for less than $50.

Besides photo "textbooks" I think it's important to buy (or to look at) photo albums of professional photographers. It can teach you more than any textbook.

[msvadi]

buy the way, try to stay away from books that have "complete" in the title ;) (probably, there is a few exceptions, though ;) )