good reading

Flora · Jun 4, 2008

Hi, I am brand new to the forum and a DSLR beginner, can anyone suggest any books that will help me learn the basics?

amara_shadow · Jun 4, 2008

Welcome Flora

I am still a newbie myself, and still learning. I have read a few books on photography, and have found a couple that have helped me out. One is the "National Geographic: The Ultimate Field Guide to Photography" and the other ones are the books in the "Photo Workshop" series (they have books on composition, lighting, macro, children, exposure, portraits).

The best way I have learnt is to just go out there and take photos.

Good luck

Flora · Jun 4, 2008

Thanks a bunch, I am looking those up! It just all seems overwhelming when you are just starting out.

amara_shadow · Jun 4, 2008

I agree with you - you sort of feel like you are drowning in all the information. Don't worry, you will make sense of it, and it will all be clear and in focus (pun intended).

WDodd · Jun 4, 2008

Welcome, Flora!

Here's a link to a thread by Antithesis which has a ton of info that will get you started, complete with a couple of book recommendations: http://thephotoforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123160

Flora · Jun 4, 2008

Great link, thanks!

Has anyone read, "the digital photography book" by scott kelby....thoughts??

tim.bennett · Jun 4, 2008

photo.net textbook in the learning section is pretty good.

Overread · Jun 4, 2008

Flora said:
Great link, thanks!
Has anyone read, "the digital photography book" by scott kelby....thoughts??

I have read that book - its a good book to start off with as a very first starting point but I would go here and watch the video:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Pho...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212616843&sr=8-1

the book is very much written how he describes - its not going to explain the detials, but its a good starting point for getting to grips with things without confusing you. I would say its worth it to help ease you into a DSLR especially if you have very little or no real experience with cameras.