 Oliver Anderson |
best 2 digital photography books to read I'm a decent photographer, I have great photos because I make it up with quantity. I want to learn how to take great photos with the equipment I have and learn more advanced techniques. I'd take classes but hate being held back by others that are at a lower level. I have a decent camera 10D and great glass but need to learn how to maximize the on camera settings.
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Joyce S. Bowley |
Oliver -- Did you not finish your question? I'm not reading what you're looking for! From your question, I think you're wondering about digital photography books. Your text doesn't clarify... As far as taking classes, I'm in my 2nd class here at BP and find that I learn from folks who have been at this longer than me as well as newer; each person comes with a different perspective and background and we all learn from each other. Perhaps you could clarify your question?!?
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John P. Sandstedt |
I'm also having a problem identifying what you're looking for. You say you make up for quality with quantity - that's scary - in and of itself. Then, you say you don't want to be held up by people at a lower level. If you have to take many, amny pictures to get a good one, perhaps you're at a lower level yourself or on an ego trip. While I haven't taken a BP course, I'll accept Joyce's comment that she's learned from others in the courses she's taken. Please get off your high horse. All of us can learn from others - and I stress that in my camera club each month.
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Justin G. |
Crappy photographer = crappy photos. Decent photographer = decent photos. Great photographer = great photoes. Pick one.
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Oliver Anderson |
I take better than decent photos according to friends that are photographers. I love to read so I'd like 2 books that will highlight intermediate and advanced photography techniques. That way I can practice and highlight all the valuable techniques pertaining to the situation. I also will be taking a course or two in Jan/Feb but it's only Nov. so I'd like to get started early.
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Joyce S. Bowley |
Well, my two personal favorites that have helped me immensely are Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure," and John Shaw's "Nature Photography Field Guide." I'm sure others reading this could probably offer up their personal favorites. It's hard to say what you might be interested in without seeing a sample of your photos; are you planning on opening a Gallery?
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Oliver Anderson |
I am in the process of putting together a gallery. I've been traveling for the last 5 weeks from car show to car show then to SEMA. I'm at home for the next 3 weeks and wanted to read up. As soon as I finish photo shopping up the last 2 car shows and all the SEMA photos I'll put together a gallery. I've got some great Nascar photos of driver's and vehicles. I'm looking at the Jim Miotke Digital SLR class or the George Schaub using your SLR in Jan '06.
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John P. Sandstedt |
Everything you say indicates you're far from experienced. So, go for the very basic books. I know I'm being harsh - you haven't led me to believe you're ready for intermediate level stuff. Bryan Peterson's books are terrific. Understanding Exposure OK; his composition books BETTER. Also look to everything by John Hedgecoe. But - crawl before you walk and walk before you run. AND, don't tell us you're great until you are. Can I be any harser in my critique?
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Oliver Anderson |
I will get some of J.H. & B.P's books today. I'm sure you could be much more harsh(sp) but I prefer not to challenge you.JK
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Oliver Anderson |
I will sign up for the Miotke course in Jan.
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