buying beginner books: As a beginner I google beginner books on photography and found this book: "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson what do you think?

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Apr 7, 2013 10:25:55 #

unclebill

As a beginner I google beginner books on photography and found this book:
"Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson
what do you think?

Apr 7, 2013 10:31:00 #

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

unclebill wrote:

As a beginner I google beginner books on photography and found this book:
"Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson
what do you think?

:thumbup:

Apr 7, 2013 10:32:45 #

EstherP

It comes highly recommended by many members on UHH.
I have it myself, but haven't had time to read it yet, hopefully I can start on it this coming week or so.

One suggestion I'd like to make: If you get this book, keep a pen or pencil handy, or if you don't want to write in the book, some sticky notes! I hate it when I KNOW I've read something somewhere and then can't find it back!

EstherP

Apr 7, 2013 10:52:50 #

Golden Rule Loc: Washington State

I have two Bryan Peterson books and loved them. Understanding Photography is marvelous and Understanding Composition is wonderful too. I read these books and took notes to review when I can't get a photo correctly. Read anything by Peterson and you will learn plenty.

Apr 7, 2013 11:00:33 #

Joyfullee Loc: South FL

unclebill wrote:

As a beginner I google beginner books on photography and found this book:
"Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson
what do you think?

If you are wanting to learn to use the Manual setting of your camera, buy the book.

As a beginner, the three things you will need to understand are:

1. aperture or f/stop
2. shutter speed
3. ISO

This book explains, with photos as examples, all of these things.

Best of luck!

Apr 7, 2013 11:21:45 #

Bigdee Loc: Southern California

Outstanding book!!!!!

Apr 8, 2013 06:50:02 #

Grand Loc: Lebanon, Pa

unclebill wrote:

As a beginner I google beginner books on photography and found this book:
"Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson
what do you think?

Get it, by all means, get it.

Apr 8, 2013 07:32:12 #

profpb Loc: Venice, Florida

I have "Understanding" its very good. And...

I was recommended Ansel Adams/Baker's The New Ansel Adams Photography Series a three book set that has sealed my understanding of photography like nothing I've ever read.

It was published the first time in the early 1980s for $25 each and is not about digital but about light, and the image.

I got it from the library but wanted to mark the pages with my highlighter for faster reference, so I bought the hard bound set used on Amazon for about $50 and now they're mine forever.

Apr 8, 2013 08:08:52 #

howdysmom Loc: the Northwoods of Wisconsin

I would also suggest going to YouTube and watching some of Bryan's videos, or google "Bryan Peterson" and find other references to his resources. He's an entertaining guy and makes learning fun.

Apr 8, 2013 10:28:42 #