check out Scott Kelby's, Kelbyone website and photog books.
'Understanding Exposure' by Bryan Peterson followed by 'The Photographers Eye - A Graphic Guide' by Michael Freeman
All the books written by John Shaw have at least one chapter on basics of photography. They were all written when we were using film but the basics remain the same.
His books are full of examples using the camera for landscape and close-up photography with brief technical explanations.
If you can get good instructions through classes I believe that would be the best way to learn but using one of the many books dedicated to basic photography should reinforce your photographic knowledge.
Good luck!
For the "Basics" I would look at some online tutorials before buying a book. Once you understand the real basics you will be better equipped to chose a book. Too many books on basics add a lot of BS to fill the pages or go way beyond the basics.
Here is a quick yet informative example:
https://improvephotography.com/photography-basics/--
al13 wrote:
I would appreciate suggestions for a good book on the basics of photography.
Try alibris.com. They have used books at good prices. Photo theory hasn't changed.
One of the best books I have run across is Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson . It is an excellent book that I am still working through.
Light Science and Magic. A classic that never goes out of style.
I like the Photo Workshop series by Wiley publishers. Each book deals with a topic, such as composition, exposure, nature photography, etc. Pick the topics you are interested in and buy the books one at a time.
sathca
Loc: Narragansett Rhode Island
A good online course is "Basic Photography" with John Greengo at creativelive.com covers ALL the basics. Very well done. I've got 15 photography credits from college and I thought this course was excellent.
Before you buy, see what your library has available. If you find something especially good, look for it online.
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