Books to start with

[Moriarty]

Hey All,
Some of you may remember me from my first post here. I just got a new 20D and am looking to get started with it. What books are recommended? I am NOT looking for books that describe the basic physics of exposure (EVs, relationship between aperture, shutter-speed, ISO, etc...). I'm looking for the "next level" of books that describe things such as basic-to-intermediate lighting techniques, use of color, composition, etc. My emphasis is on lighting for now. What great books are on you shelf?

[Headcase650]

What kind of lighting, natural, flash, outdoor, studio ect. If your wanting to do some portraiture I highly recomend "Master Lighting Guide For Portrait Photographers" $29.99 at barns and noble.

[Persian-Rice]

The Photographers Handbook by John Hedgecoe

It is old, but it covers everything, good for a beginner/intermediate. Not a lighting specific book, though it covers it. This is probably geared to someone like you and probably a little further ahead. As far as I know, it is considered one of the "must have" books, based on the amount of times I have seen it suggested. I don't think I have seen any other book reccomended as much as this one.

Cheers

[KarinM]

Check out "Learning to See Creatively" by Bryan Peterson. Great book. As a beginner, he's easy to understand, gives before & after examples of photos under various lighting conditions, and shows how to improve your composition with some very simple tips. I found it in my library, but wound up ordering it because I like to refer to it frequently.

[Scottes]

There's a Sticky post at the top of this forum called "Photography Basics - Books & Links" - There are several "next level" books mentioned.