Recommend some books.

Paparoksguitar · Jan 11, 2008

The magazine thread got me interested, so I'd like to hear about some pretty highrated books you guys have read.

I've read:
understanding exposure
Creative people photography

Both by bryan peterson and i highly reccomend them both.

LiveWave · Jan 12, 2008

I recommend the book Photography

ISBN 0131752014

It is however an expensive book, more like a college textbook on the art of photography, and it costs nearly 100 dollars. You can probably get one used for about anywhere 65-80 dollars?

Other books I would suggest are

The Family of Man: 0810961695 which is photographs of man and society, they are really good.

lastly

Criticizing Photographs: 0072977434

though the last book is reserved more for art

nicfargo · Jan 12, 2008

For learning lighting I would suggest Light: Science and Magic (3rd edition).

JerryPH · Jan 12, 2008

I have Understanding Exposure and Light: Science and Magic. Both are excellent reads.

Another excellent one is: Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584281251

skieur · Jan 15, 2008

Well, of course, I recommend my own book, but it is not finished yet. I hope to have it done by this fall.

skieur

JC1220 · Jan 15, 2008

Photographers on Photography edited by Nathan Lyons

I can't recommend this book enough, it includes essays and short writings from nearly all the greats.

It is no longer in print so start looking here:http://www.amazon.com/Photographers-Photography-Foundations-Modern/dp/0136647553

While you are there look for The History of Photography by Beaumont Newhall, still in print.

bhop · Jan 15, 2008

LiveWave said:
I recommend the book Photography

ISBN 0131752014

It is however an expensive book, more like a college textbook on the art of photography, and it costs nearly 100 dollars. You can probably get one used for about anywhere 65-80 dollars?

I have that book. I got it free though.. from an ex-girlfriend.. heh, heh.

I also recommend it. It's great.