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js10053
Joined: 01 Feb 2005
Posts: 126
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 1:41 pm
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Hello,
I've decided to buy some books to help me improve my photography. I'm planning on purchasing the Photographer's Market 2005 book to see if I can find some more ways to sell my work, especially what isn't stock. But I would also like to get a book to really teach me everything I need to know about photography. I've been looking at Amazon and it is kind of hard to decide which would be best since there are 9,000+ results. I'm thinking the Digital Photography fro dummies or Complete idiots guide to digital photography would serve me well. But I also noticed Mastering digital SLR photography. Since I'm new to SLR, I thought this might be the way to go.
I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I really want a book that will cover everything I need to know as far as lighting, settings, etc. goes.
Thanks for your help! |
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Clivia
Joined: 23 Feb 2005
Posts: 405
Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 1:51 pm
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Could you not browse through your local library first? You could get a feel for the type of book that suits your needs without making a costly mistake. |
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jjarosz929
Joined: 16 May 2005
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 2:14 pm
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There's no one book that will teach you everything, you'll find books which deal with specialties as well, but Understanding Exposures by Bryan Peterson is a great book.I highly recommend it. He also teaches an online class at betterphoto.com under the same title
Joe |
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Forgiss
Joined: 16 Mar 2005
Posts: 5107
Location: For videos of our shoots: https://vimeo.com/shootsimaging
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js10053
Joined: 01 Feb 2005
Posts: 126
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 5:06 pm
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Thanks for all the replies. I already checked my library and they only have film photography books and I think it is important to get digital. I will definately check out those two books. I've already noted the book by Bryan Peterson, I really think that will be helpful. But I think I should start with a book that really deals with the basics, a beginners guide. I've been experimenting thus far with my photos, but now I would like to get a little more serious and move beyond the automatic. So what would be a good choice for a beginner? |
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jjarosz929
Joined: 16 May 2005
Posts: 18
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 5:19 pm
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Bryans book is good for a beginner. It explains in pretty basic terms all about exposure, fstop, speed, when to use each and how. If you can master those things, next you can focus on the creative part. I was similar to you a few years ago and blindly bought a number of books. One was by Jim Zuckerman and mentioned betterphoto.com. I'm not pushing them but I took one of their online course, there's a bunch for beginners which include instruction and then you upload your pictures and the instructor critiques them and tells you how to improve. They are a little pricey about $300 for an 8 week course, but well worth it. If you can only afford a book, check out Petersons, that should get you started, then get out and practice practice practice with what you read.
Hope this helps, Joe |
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Marti157900
Joined: 04 Apr 2005
Posts: 48
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 5:42 pm
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If a College in your area has any Photography Classes Check out the College Bookstore The Book Will be expensive but The Book I had to buy for my classes covered everything and was used for all of the Photography classes. The book I have is by Bruce Warren, not sure of the title because it is packed up right now. The book coverd lighting, portraiture, filters, darkroom, digital photography, composition and a lot more. I had to pay $70 for the book but I had to purchase it. |
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js10053
Joined: 01 Feb 2005
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:08 pm
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Great, thanks. I will definately look into these. I really appreciate the help. |
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jjarosz929
Joined: 16 May 2005
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