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Good books on photography?
Hi,
I wanted to buy a book (or books) on the following subjects: (I would appreciate any comments/suggestions on these) 1) Composition: So far I am thinking of getting "Photography & the art of Composition" by Freeman, Patterson There is also "Photographic Composition" by Grill Any experience with these books? Any other suggestions. 2) Technical Techniques (specifically with SLR) - but a book that discussed DSLR would even be better. This book would have to deal with technical aspects (eg lighting, color, lenses, tricks etc). A deep discussion on post-processing would be required. 3) A good technical book on Adobe photoshop (one that deals with PS 7.0 or CS would be best) In terms of knowledge, I would consider myself novice. I have really only gotten into photography using digital cameras (previous owner of an Oly C-5050Z). Currently I have a 20D /w 17-85mm EF-S. Thanks Musty. |
2) Technical Techniques (specifically with SLR) - but a book that discussed DSLR would even be better. This book would have to deal with technical aspects (eg lighting, color, lenses, tricks etc). A deep discussion on post-processing would be required. 3) A good technical book on Adobe photoshop (one that deals with PS 7.0 or CS would be best) The one by Jim Milburn may fill the bill for both of these, especially the latter. It's oriented toward photographers rather than people who want to make weird color patterns. |
2) Technical Techniques (specifically with SLR) - but a book that discussed DSLR would even be better. This book would have to deal with technical aspects (eg lighting, color, lenses, tricks etc). A deep discussion on post-processing would be required. 3) A good technical book on Adobe photoshop (one that deals with PS 7.0 or CS would be best) The one by Jim Milburn may fill the bill for both of these, especially the latter. It's oriented toward photographers rather than people who want to make weird color patterns. |
1st book on list - Exposure by Bryon Peterson 2nd book on list - Learning to see creatively by same or The photographic eye - Obrien and Sibly (text book type, with q's) I like the top one the best for any beginner... You will learn most of what you need from it... Musty wrote: Hi, I wanted to buy a book (or books) on the following subjects: (I would appreciate any comments/suggestions on these) 1) Composition: So far I am thinking of getting "Photography & the art of Composition" by Freeman, Patterson There is also "Photographic Composition" by Grill Any experience with these books? Any other suggestions. 2) Technical Techniques (specifically with SLR) - but a book that discussed DSLR would even be better. This book would have to deal with technical aspects (eg lighting, color, lenses, tricks etc). A deep discussion on post-processing would be required. 3) A good technical book on Adobe photoshop (one that deals with PS 7.0 or CS would be best) In terms of knowledge, I would consider myself novice. I have really only gotten into photography using digital cameras (previous owner of an Oly C-5050Z). Currently I have a 20D /w 17-85mm EF-S. Thanks Musty. |
1st book on list - Exposure by Bryon Peterson 2nd book on list - Learning to see creatively by same or The photographic eye - Obrien and Sibly (text book type, with q's) I like the top one the best for any beginner... You will learn most of what you need from it... Musty wrote: Hi, I wanted to buy a book (or books) on the following subjects: (I would appreciate any comments/suggestions on these) 1) Composition: So far I am thinking of getting "Photography & the art of Composition" by Freeman, Patterson There is also "Photographic Composition" by Grill Any experience with these books? Any other suggestions. 2) Technical Techniques (specifically with SLR) - but a book that discussed DSLR would even be better. This book would have to deal with technical aspects (eg lighting, color, lenses, tricks etc). A deep discussion on post-processing would be required. 3) A good technical book on Adobe photoshop (one that deals with PS 7.0 or CS would be best) In terms of knowledge, I would consider myself novice. I have really only gotten into photography using digital cameras (previous owner of an Oly C-5050Z). Currently I have a 20D /w 17-85mm EF-S. Thanks Musty. |
I have not seen that "photography & and the art of composition" but if
it's the same Freeman by whom I have another book, then I wouldn't, because his images did not appeal to my understanding of composition at all. I did not like his sensibilities (he was evidently fond of those silly environmental portraits and did them to an extreme; placing a judge in a magnificent court hall or a collector amongst his collection, all resulting in images in which the subject appeared very small and remote, and achingly nerky, and he was also a fan of extensive flash work and paraphenalia, which is a bad thing(TM) if your image is badly composed to start with). |
I have not seen that "photography & and the art of composition" but if
it's the same Freeman by whom I have another book, then I wouldn't, because his images did not appeal to my understanding of composition at all. I did not like his sensibilities (he was evidently fond of those silly environmental portraits and did them to an extreme; placing a judge in a magnificent court hall or a collector amongst his collection, all resulting in images in which the subject appeared very small and remote, and achingly nerky, and he was also a fan of extensive flash work and paraphenalia, which is a bad thing(TM) if your image is badly composed to start with). |
Patterson's book is not about Composition - it is about Zen and pretty much
a really nice picture book. Grill and Scanlon are ok. Start out at the library and look for books on composition in the art section. Most photo composition books were written by people who have not studied composition (or art at all) and have no idea what they are talking about. Photographers tend to be a techy bunch and they figure they'll get around to composition after they learn how to do a five light high key set-up or whatever other technical goal they have. I have a list of composition books that are actually about composition at: http://www.chapelhillnoir.com/mani/books/mbookcomp.html The one I recommend most is Image - Designing Effective Pictures, by Michael Freeman. It is out of print but worth hunting down. -- http://www.chapelhillnoir.com home of The Camera-ist's Manifesto The Improved Links Pages are at http://www.chapelhillnoir.com/links/mlinks00.html A sample chapter from "Haight-Ashbury" is at http://www.chapelhillnoir.com/writ/hait/hatitl.html "Musty" wrote in message ... Hi, I wanted to buy a book (or books) on the following subjects: (I would appreciate any comments/suggestions on these) 1) Composition: So far I am thinking of getting "Photography & the art of Composition" by Freeman, Patterson There is also "Photographic Composition" by Grill Any experience with these books? Any other suggestions. 2) Technical Techniques (specifically with SLR) - but a book that discussed DSLR would even be better. This book would have to deal with technical aspects (eg lighting, color, lenses, tricks etc). A deep discussion on post-processing would be required. 3) A good technical book on Adobe photoshop (one that deals with PS 7.0 or CS would be best) In terms of knowledge, I would consider myself novice. I have really only gotten into photography using digital cameras (previous owner of an Oly C-5050Z). Currently I have a 20D /w 17-85mm EF-S. Thanks Musty. |
Patterson's book is not about Composition - it is about Zen and pretty much
a really nice picture book. Grill and Scanlon are ok. Start out at the library and look for books on composition in the art section. Most photo composition books were written by people who have not studied composition (or art at all) and have no idea what they are talking about. Photographers tend to be a techy bunch and they figure they'll get around to composition after they learn how to do a five light high key set-up or whatever other technical goal they have. I have a list of composition books that are actually about composition at: http://www.chapelhillnoir.com/mani/books/mbookcomp.html The one I recommend most is Image - Designing Effective Pictures, by Michael Freeman. It is out of print but worth hunting down. -- http://www.chapelhillnoir.com home of The Camera-ist's Manifesto The Improved Links Pages are at http://www.chapelhillnoir.com/links/mlinks00.html A sample chapter from "Haight-Ashbury" is at http://www.chapelhillnoir.com/writ/hait/hatitl.html "Musty" wrote in message ... Hi, I wanted to buy a book (or books) on the following subjects: (I would appreciate any comments/suggestions on these) 1) Composition: So far I am thinking of getting "Photography & the art of Composition" by Freeman, Patterson There is also "Photographic Composition" by Grill Any experience with these books? Any other suggestions. 2) Technical Techniques (specifically with SLR) - but a book that discussed DSLR would even be better. This book would have to deal with technical aspects (eg lighting, color, lenses, tricks etc). A deep discussion on post-processing would be required. 3) A good technical book on Adobe photoshop (one that deals with PS 7.0 or CS would be best) In terms of knowledge, I would consider myself novice. I have really only gotten into photography using digital cameras (previous owner of an Oly C-5050Z). Currently I have a 20D /w 17-85mm EF-S. Thanks Musty. |
Patterson's book is not about Composition - it is about Zen and pretty much
a really nice picture book. Grill and Scanlon are ok. Start out at the library and look for books on composition in the art section. Most photo composition books were written by people who have not studied composition (or art at all) and have no idea what they are talking about. Photographers tend to be a techy bunch and they figure they'll get around to composition after they learn how to do a five light high key set-up or whatever other technical goal they have. I have a list of composition books that are actually about composition at: http://www.chapelhillnoir.com/mani/books/mbookcomp.html The one I recommend most is Image - Designing Effective Pictures, by Michael Freeman. It is out of print but worth hunting down. -- http://www.chapelhillnoir.com home of The Camera-ist's Manifesto The Improved Links Pages are at http://www.chapelhillnoir.com/links/mlinks00.html A sample chapter from "Haight-Ashbury" is at http://www.chapelhillnoir.com/writ/hait/hatitl.html "Musty" wrote in message ... Hi, I wanted to buy a book (or books) on the following subjects: (I would appreciate any comments/suggestions on these) 1) Composition: So far I am thinking of getting "Photography & the art of Composition" by Freeman, Patterson There is also "Photographic Composition" by Grill Any experience with these books? Any other suggestions. 2) Technical Techniques (specifically with SLR) - but a book that discussed DSLR would even be better. This book would have to deal with technical aspects (eg lighting, color, lenses, tricks etc). A deep discussion on post-processing would be required. 3) A good technical book on Adobe photoshop (one that deals with PS 7.0 or CS would be best) In terms of knowledge, I would consider myself novice. I have really only gotten into photography using digital cameras (previous owner of an Oly C-5050Z). Currently I have a 20D /w 17-85mm EF-S. Thanks Musty. |
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