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Last fall I purchased my first DSLR camera, a Nikon D80. Yes, it was beyond what I needed, but I had decided to pursue something that I wanted, and I had the cash, so I figured, why not.
Over the past few months, I have been very snap happy. I have come out with some fantastic shots, lots of ok shots, and a whole bunch of junk. Sometimes I try a shot and it works. Sometimes the good ones are pure luck.
Recently I have been sharing some of my photos online, and I have had an overwhelming response. People are encouraging me to pursue photography as a business, rather than a hobbie.
Of course,having a response like that is great, but I feel like I have sooo much to learn. So, as a birthday gift, I am going to purchase a few books so I can feel more comfortable with my camera and the results.
The 4 books I am planning on buying are:
1) Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera
2) Understanding Digital Photography: Techniques for Getting Great Pictures
3) Beyond Portraiture: Creative People Photography
4) Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography
All of these books are by Bryan Peterson.
Would this be a good start? Are there any other books I should consideras well?
Thanks in advance for your input.
Over the past few months, I have been very snap happy. I have come out with some fantastic shots, lots of ok shots, and a whole bunch of junk. Sometimes I try a shot and it works. Sometimes the good ones are pure luck.
Recently I have been sharing some of my photos online, and I have had an overwhelming response. People are encouraging me to pursue photography as a business, rather than a hobbie.
Of course,having a response like that is great, but I feel like I have sooo much to learn. So, as a birthday gift, I am going to purchase a few books so I can feel more comfortable with my camera and the results.
The 4 books I am planning on buying are:
1) Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera
2) Understanding Digital Photography: Techniques for Getting Great Pictures
3) Beyond Portraiture: Creative People Photography
4) Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography
All of these books are by Bryan Peterson.
Would this be a good start? Are there any other books I should consideras well?
Thanks in advance for your input.