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Need a photography book for 10yo grandson
Sep 27, 2017 06:59:35   #
SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio
 
My 10yo grandson is becoming quite interested in photography after receiving a little Coolpix point & shoot from us last Christmas which he takes almost everywhere. I think he's ready to move up to the P520 which was handed down to his mom after I moved up to my D7200 (as a Mother of Multitudes, she rarely uses it, preferring her camera phone!). I'd like to find a good age appropriate book for Liam which covers the basics with a emphasis on composition. BTW - he's an excellent reader and a bit of a techno-geek. Any recommendations would be much appreciated!

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Sep 27, 2017 07:02:48   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
SueScott wrote:
My 10yo grandson is becoming quite interested in photography after receiving a little Coolpix point & shoot from us last Christmas which he takes almost everywhere. I think he's ready to move up to the P520 which was handed down to his mom after I moved up to my D7200 (as a Mother of Multitudes, she rarely uses it, preferring her camera phone!). I'd like to find a good age appropriate book for Liam which covers the basics with a emphasis on composition. BTW - he's an excellent reader and a bit of a techno-geek. Any recommendations would be much appreciated!
My 10yo grandson is becoming quite interested in p... (show quote)


Four stars from 79 owners -
https://smile.amazon.com/Beginners-Photography-Guide-2nd/dp/1465449663/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1506510136&sr=8-2&keywords=photography+books

"Complete" and "Everything" You can't get much better than that. : )
https://smile.amazon.com/Digital-Photography-Complete-Course-Taylor/dp/1465436073/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1506510136&sr=8-4&keywords=photography+books

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Sep 27, 2017 08:11:29   #
BJW
 
Anne Laure Jacquart, “Photo Adventures for Kids: Solving the Mysteries of taking Great Photos”

Amazon carries it. I got it for my 9 yr. old grandson and we are working through it together. It teaches skills and is really quite good.

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Sep 27, 2017 18:00:14   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
SueScott wrote:
My 10yo grandson is becoming quite interested in photography after receiving a little Coolpix point & shoot from us last Christmas which he takes almost everywhere. I think he's ready to move up to the P520 which was handed down to his mom after I moved up to my D7200 (as a Mother of Multitudes, she rarely uses it, preferring her camera phone!). I'd like to find a good age appropriate book for Liam which covers the basics with a emphasis on composition. BTW - he's an excellent reader and a bit of a techno-geek. Any recommendations would be much appreciated!
My 10yo grandson is becoming quite interested in p... (show quote)

I think Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure" would be an excellent read to start!!

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Sep 27, 2017 21:02:05   #
SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio
 
Good suggestions - I'll be checking them all out - thanks!

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Sep 28, 2017 08:05:09   #
jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida
 
SueScott wrote:
My 10yo grandson is becoming quite interested in photography after receiving a little Coolpix point & shoot from us last Christmas which he takes almost everywhere. I think he's ready to move up to the P520 which was handed down to his mom after I moved up to my D7200 (as a Mother of Multitudes, she rarely uses it, preferring her camera phone!). I'd like to find a good age appropriate book for Liam which covers the basics with a emphasis on composition. BTW - he's an excellent reader and a bit of a techno-geek. Any recommendations would be much appreciated!
My 10yo grandson is becoming quite interested in p... (show quote)


Any of Steve Perrys books. LOL

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Sep 28, 2017 08:07:05   #
jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida
 
Any of Steve Perrys books. LOL. I owned them all. Hey Steve, come out with the children’s coloring book up order.

Very good question I’m looking forward to the answers.

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Sep 28, 2017 08:38:17   #
kcimato
 
BJW wrote:
Anne Laure Jacquart, “Photo Adventures for Kids: Solving the Mysteries of taking Great Photos”

Amazon carries it. I got it for my 9 yr. old grandson and we are working through it together. It teaches skills and is really quite good.


Very good book from what I can tell from the amazon preview. Thanks for posting

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Sep 28, 2017 08:59:48   #
BJW
 
Sure. You’re welcome.

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Sep 28, 2017 09:55:54   #
RJWagons Loc: Lake Ridge Virginia
 
Make sure whatever you choose is a recent publication. Digital photography changes so fast.

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Sep 28, 2017 18:59:09   #
ewforbess Loc: San Antonio, TX
 
In addition to stocking your grandson up with good photography books, you might want guide him to the vast amount of knowledge that is online in the form of reviews and how-to videos. I just finished a FREE audio/video book that I found because I wanted to better myself using my Nikon speedlight:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxSFA-q47A4

I think everyone would agree that there are probably a lot more people that should not be making videos than there are those who should have not written/published a hardcopy, but that is not to say there is no good information out there. It might just be that Grandma might have to help him choose from time to time. Good luck to you and your grandson!

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Sep 28, 2017 21:53:08   #
CO
 
There's a series of books called "From Snapshots to Great Shots". They are intended for beginner to intermediate photographers. Here are some that could be good. I've read some of the Portrait Photography book and have been thinking about purchasing it. It's very good.

Pet Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots
Night Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots
Exposure: From Snapshots to Great Shots, 2nd Edition
Landscape Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots
Wildlife Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots
Composition: From Snapshots to Great Shots
Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots
Sports Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots
Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots

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Oct 2, 2017 20:37:59   #
cthahn
 
If you are a photographer you should be able to help. Send him to the library.

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