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In this section of our nature photography website I will briefly review a number of photography books that have been instrumental in helping me grow as a nature photographer. Photography Books by Freeman PattersonPhotography and the Art of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography: In this edition you will learn about the principles of composition and visual design. You will also learn techniques and exercises that will help you break away from the traditional concepts and become aware of the barriers to seeing and learn how to observe, imagine and express yourself in a more creative way. It is a book you will easily read a 2nd and 3rd time as your skills develop over time. Photography for the Joy of It: An Introductory Workshop for Film and Digital Photography: This is one of Freeman’s 1st books on photography basics and has been completely updated and revised for digital photographers. It has now been updated to include technical guidelines adapted for both digital and film photographers. This book reviews the basics of photography, provides clear instruction for beginning colour or black-and-white photographers on issues such as selecting equipment, determining the correct exposure, and understanding depth of field. Photographers learn how to make pictures with selective focus, showing motion, using flash, double or long exposures, and at night. For many of the photographs presented in this book the captions include valuable technical information and personal commentary that you will no doubt find quite useful. Photographing the World Around You: A Visual Design Workshop for Film and Digital Photography: This book provides valuable information on the essential building blocks of visual design, including light, shape, line and perspective. There are clear and concise instruction on how to use this foundation to create balance, proportion and rhythm in photographs. You will also read about his week-long workshops on photography and visual design and get a real as to the value of these workshops. Photography of Natural Things: A Nature and Environment Workshop for Film and Digital Photography: Here you will learn the techniques of photographing nature and how to photograph a full spectrum of natural subjects and to explore their relationship to the natural world to create fine images of their own.
To learn more about Freeman Patterson visit Freeman's Website (Opens New Window) Photography Books by John ShawJohn Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide: This book contains beautiful nature photographs with great instructions on how any photographer can work towards equally impressive results. With this excellent field guide in hand, photographers of all levels can conquer the problems encountered in the field. The author discusses each type of nature subject and how to approach photographing it. There is specific advice and information on issues such as the selecting equipment and lenses; how to compose a shot; how to take close ups; and other tips covering a range of techniques. John Shaw's Closeups in Nature: This is another excellent book that begins with an explanation of magnification rates, the basics of metering and how to calibrate a meter. It then gets into the details of equipment, how to work in the field to control backgrounds, natural light. How to work with extension tubes, telephoto, zoom and macro lenses and the right way to use electronic flash. John Shaw's Business of Nature Photography: This book provides a comprehensive review on many of the aspects of running the business such as breaking into the field, office management, how to find clients, sending submissions, writing and publishing, financial and legal issues.
To learn more about John Shaw visit John's Website where you can also purchase his books including ebooks on working with Adobe Photoshop CS2 and CS3. (Opens New Window)
Photography Books by Jim ZuckermanPerfect Exposure: Jim Zuckerman's Secrets to Great Photographs: This book explains what you need to know to expose your pictures with precision & confidence every time. You will learn how to recognize when light meters are ineffective, how to deal with snow, backlighting and fill flash to macro subjects. It is an excellent reference for learning the technical aspects of exposure. Techniques of Natural Light Photography: Here you will learn about how to take pictures using natural light at all times of the day with clear skies, cloudy conditions, haze, snow and rain. Tony Sweet Photography BooksHere is another excellent photographer and author that I have learned about in the past year. After reading and studying his 1st book, I could not wait to buy the rest of his books in this series.There are 4 great books in the Fine Art series:
His books are valuable study material.
To learn more about Tony Sweet, his photography, books and DVD's Go to Tony's website (Opens New Window) Amazon.comIn some cases you can buy these books directly from the author's website. or you can shop at Amazon.com by clicking on this line. Chapter's-Indigo WebsiteNews about Photography Books
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