Recommended reading?

[Onetallmama]

I'm just seriously entering into the world of digital photography. Are there any books you would suggest? I'm getting a new camera for my birthday.

Thanks for any suggestions!

[TheWengler]

I'm just seriously entering into the world of digital photography. Are there any books you would suggest? I'm getting a new camera for my birthday (Canon xTi) and am getting the Field Guide.

Thanks for any suggestions!

There are already a few of these threads. "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson is always mentioned in these threads. I read it after I already had a decent grasp of exposure and still gained plenty from the read.

[fotogmarc]

There are a number of good books out there. It depends on what you need. If you need technical guidance Tom Ang and Scott Kelby have some books to help you with the camera and gear. For more info on composition and such most books are specialized (portrait, landscape, wedding). Go to the book websites (Amazon, Barnes & Noble) and read through the reviews people have posted they're usually a good indicator.

Enjoy the new camera

[Onetallmama]

Thanks so much! I'll look into those.

[JLV]

I'm just seriously entering into the world of digital photography. Are there any books you would suggest? I'm getting a new camera for my birthday (Canon xTi) and am getting the Field Guide.

Thanks for any suggestions!

There is a free photo course on the web. If you do not want to enroll, you can just read the lessons. I read a few of the lessons. They are as good or better than some books.

The URL follows:
http://www.morguefile.com/archive/classroom.php

[Squirt]

"Complete Digital Photography Fourth Edition" by Ben Long is one of the best books I've found lately. It includes a CD with some PS tutorials. Ben Long also co-authored Apples Pro Training for Aperture publication.

[dropoff]

"Complete Digital Photography Fourth Edition" by Ben Long is one of the best books I've found lately. It includes a CD with some PS tutorials. Ben Long also co-authored Apples Pro Training for Aperture publication.


I second that , the book is set up so that one half is all about camera basics and shooting techniques then the other is all about PP, basic use of Lightroom, Aperture, Photoshop and some others.

I found it to be deep but not tediously so. The CD is pretty handy too.

[zmikers]

I second that , the book is set up so that one half is all about camera basics and shooting techniques then the other is all about PP, basic use of Lightroom, Aperture, Photoshop and some others.

I found it to be deep but not tediously so. The CD is pretty handy too.

I haven't seen that one yet but it sounds good. Thanks guys I'll have to check it out too.:)

I think that anything by Brian Peterson is worth a read as well.

[raynman68]

I just got Ben Long's book yesterday from Amazon. If I had to use one word to describe it, it would have to be amazing. There is so much great information in there I had to force myself to put it down last night. I did some shooting this morning based on what I learned from the book and noticed a sizeable improvement in my photos. They are still nothing to brag about, but improvement is always good.:)

Scott Kelby's "The Digital Photography Book" has some very nice tips as well. Being that it is a how you do it rather than why you do type of book it lacks the depth that other books may have, to his credit, this is clearly stated on the back of the book.

[M5MAN]

I found "Canon DSLR The Ultimate Photographers Guide" by Christopher Grey. Very Good

[Beowulff]

I'm not sure of your level of expertise, but there's some good on-line tutorials around too.

A good basic beginner's tutorial is:

Cambridge in Colour (http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm)

There's also some more in-depth and advanced tutorials here:

The Luminous Landscape (http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/)

Cheers :)

[BBPhoto]

Besides the technical stuff, it would be a good idea to pick up a picture book or two by photographers that you really like. Its great for inspiration or just to have a goal to work toward.