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pooralice Loc: merced, ca

If you could pick one book that inspired or taught you more about photography, which book would it be? I have many books on the subject of photography and software, but none of them would make me go back into burning house to grab.

poor me

Musket Loc: ArtBallin'

There is one set of books that have inspired me countless times. Every time I feel I am in a creative photorut I love going back to these books.

Chromes - William Eggleston
http://www.amazon.com/Chromes-William-Eggleston/dp/3869303115

Another book that I recently got that was packed full of inspiring shots was:

Magnum Contact Sheets
http://www.amazon.com/Magnum-Contact-Sheets-Kristen-Lubben/dp/0500543992/ref=pd_sim_b_4

My Fav book currently is:

Daido Moriyama
http://www.amazon.com/Daido-Moriyama-World-through-Eyes/dp/8857200612/ref=pd_sim_b_20

I always encourage looking at good photography as a way to expand and improve your own work, not only to gather inspiration.

Art Grandpa Loc: Washougal, WA

Stephen Shore's "American Surfaces"

CurreyPhoto Loc: Reddick, Florida

pooralice wrote:

If you could pick one book that inspired or taught you more about photography, which book would it be? I have many books on the subject of photography and software, but none of them would make me go back into burning house to grab.

poor me

I don't remember the name of the book, but the author/photographer was Fred Picker and the picture on the cover was either a white church or a small white frame house. The title of the book is "The Fine Print". It is on sale on ebay for about $15.00. Not my copy incidentally.

DavidT Loc: Maryland

There are several books that come to mind. But, at this moment I am captivated by Gregory Heisler's "50 Portraits."

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2013/10/an-all-nighter-at-vista-greg-heislers.html

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pooralice wrote:

If you could pick one book that inspired or taught you more about photography, which book would it be? I have many books on the subject of photography and software, but none of them would make me go back into burning house to grab.

poor me

There probably is not a single book, but a combination of all.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

pooralice wrote:

If you could pick one book that inspired or taught you more about photography, which book would it be? I have many books on the subject of photography and software, but none of them would make me go back into burning house to grab.

poor me

I know what you mean. UHH, on the other hand, is loaded with good information. You just have to know how to sift. :D

Check the Links page every day.

ddale Loc: Springfield, MO

I don't know of a single book, but I don't know of anyone who has shown the power of a photograph more than Ansel Adams. And there are many books about him, or that include him, and that feature his works, methods and theories.

Joecosentino Loc: Whitesboro, New York

The photographers eye and the photographers mind, are 2 good reads

Griff Loc: Warwick U.K.

Ansel Adams - The Negative, also the 'other' two.

elwynn Loc: Near Atlanta, GA

Ansel Adams "The Print"