If you’re a photographer, whether you’re an amateur or professional, you might want to improve your skills and add some great reads to your bookshelf. Here are ten books that can help you.
“Understanding Exposure” by Bryan Peterson is an excellent book to get the most out of your exposure decisions. “Tony Northrup’s DSLR Book: How to Create Stunning Digital Photography” is a hands-on, self-paced photography class.
“The Digital Photography Book Volume 2” by Scott Kelby includes new chapters with tips on using flash, shooting close-up photography, travel photography, shooting people, and building a studio from scratch.
“The Creative Digital Darkroom” by Katrin Eismann and Sean Duggan goes beyond the gimmicky effects of many digital photography books, teaching you how to use the digital medium to create, edit, and output images that will amaze your audience.
“The Hot Shoe Diaries” by Joe McNally teaches you how to shape, color, control, and direct light using small hot shoe flashes.
“Collins Complete Photography Course” by John Garrett is an inspiring and practical project-based coursebook that covers everything from basic composition to the latest digital darkroom techniques.
“The Photographer’s Story: The Art of Visual Narrative” by Michael Freeman shows how classic photo stories are shot and edited and gives you a wealth of ideas to unlock the potential of your camera.
“The Digital Photography Handbook: An Illustrated Step-by-step Guide” by Doug Harman provides expert advice on the art of photography, editing, and image manipulation software, how to print your images for the best results, developing a portfolio, and mastering the rules of copyright.
“The Lens: A Practical Guide for the Creative Photographer” by N.K. Guy helps you choose the right lens for your camera. It demystifies optical technology, decodes arcane terminology, and provides practical tips.
