My girlfriend is really interested in photography--she's always taking pictures when we go on road trips, but she doesn't necessarily have the technical eye or know-how when it comes to knowing what makes a well-composed shot or, for that matter, what makes a good subject. Does anyone recommend a book that a starting photographer HAS to read to get started and get a good boost on taking good pictures? (if it matters, she's currently shooting with a Konica-Minolta Dimage Z6)
2007-04-30 08:11:40 · 9 answers · asked by Mark D 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
There are a lot of great books out there! Here are two that are at the opposite ends of the spectrum:
The Tao of Photography by Philippe Gross and S.I. Shapiro. This one concentrates on letting go of preconceptions and finding unique pictures in everyday life.
Winning Pictures by the Kodak press. This book has tons of examples in many different genres of award-winning photographs. People, scenery, abstract, etc. and what's great is the discussion of how they were done. Just the comments by the actual photographers probably make the book worthwhile.
I hope this helps!
-Karl
2007-04-30 08:56:27 · answer #1 · answered by Karl W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 00:00:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no best book. I have a whole shelf of them. I learned a good bit from them but nothing like what I learned when I was thrown into 24/7 photography training at the Hallmark Institute of Photography. I learned and grew the most here compared to years of dabling in the art.
I now run a successful photography business in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2007-04-30 11:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by WallacePhoto 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ansel Adams' 3 books - The Camera, The Negative and The Print are the cornerstone of photography, and contain all the information you need to know to get started.
After that, books are kind of pointless - get your hands on lots of film, and create your own art form! Exploring is what makes photography so much fun.
2007-05-03 03:53:03 · answer #4 · answered by Rudy DelRojo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From photography and DSLR camera basics right through to advanced techniques used by the professionals, this course will quickly and easily get your photography skills focused! Go here https://tr.im/PHygH
By the end of this course you will have developed an instinctive skill-for-life that will enable you to capture truly stunning photos that not only amaze your friends and family... but could also open the doors to a brand new career.
2016-02-13 20:01:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Understanding Exposure, by Bryan Peterson.
Her camera manual.
Any book on beginning photography. Kodak has a good one, out of print now, but available on eBay or Amazon.
2007-05-02 01:13:13 · answer #6 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a beginner, I started out with reading "Photography for Dummies." Its a good place to start and gives good explanations for what general rules and guidelines to follow for better compositions. It also has advice in regards to modes of shooting, apertures, depth of field, lighting methods, how to choose equipment if making purchases, how to deal with printing photos and all sorts of other good stuff...
2007-04-30 10:40:05 · answer #7 · answered by plain_ jane53211 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-08 17:14:40 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slam dunk, it's National Geographic magazine.
2007-05-01 17:56:26 · answer #9 · answered by V2K1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Camera" and "The Negative" is a great series by Ansel Adams. By understanding the limitations of the camera and the film media, you learn how to master it. Even if you are using digital equipment, his concepts still apply.
2007-04-30 10:53:41 · answer #10 · answered by Ken F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋