Photo books
Oct 15, 2011 18:35:24 #
Does anyone know of any Good photo books to get ideas of composition to get a feel how of they compose the shot. Free ones would be good
thank you too all those that respond
thank you too all those that respond
Oct 15, 2011 18:49:00 #
Here are two that I have:
The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman, ISBN 13:978-0-240-80934-2;
Learning to See Creatively by Bryan Peterson, ISBN 0-8174-4181-6.
Both are paperbacks. Peterson also has an excellent book on exposures.
Browsing through the art (photography, drawing and painting) section in the local library should yield several possibilities. Something else I'd recommend for a quick introduction to composition is the first lesson in Jodie Coston's free, onliine photo course at http://www.morguefile.com.
The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman, ISBN 13:978-0-240-80934-2;
Learning to See Creatively by Bryan Peterson, ISBN 0-8174-4181-6.
Both are paperbacks. Peterson also has an excellent book on exposures.
Browsing through the art (photography, drawing and painting) section in the local library should yield several possibilities. Something else I'd recommend for a quick introduction to composition is the first lesson in Jodie Coston's free, onliine photo course at http://www.morguefile.com.
Oct 15, 2011 18:49:08 #
Excellent advise from snowbear.
I give this advise often these days.
Go to the library and study the oldest books you can find first. Disregard the chapters having to do with the chemistry of film development etc. Study composition, focus, depth of field, lens types and how to judge exposure etc.
These principle have not changed since they were written down and the older illustrated books tend to have great examples presented in a classic way.
I give this advise often these days.
Go to the library and study the oldest books you can find first. Disregard the chapters having to do with the chemistry of film development etc. Study composition, focus, depth of field, lens types and how to judge exposure etc.
These principle have not changed since they were written down and the older illustrated books tend to have great examples presented in a classic way.
Oct 16, 2011 06:41:57 #
snowbear wrote:
Here are two that I have: br i The Photographer's... (show quote)
I too must say that I find that "The Photographer's Eye" by Michael Freeman to be an almost endless source of excellent information and advice. I have had may copy for some time and still refer to it. The last time was earlier this week. Really! Also, ShakyShutter's advise of going to the library is very good and very cheap too. :-)
Oct 16, 2011 09:29:06 #
If you want free, just go to Google and put in photography composition under images and you get zillions! There are also tons of articles online that can help you. I love books, but if you want free and easy, give this a try. Hope it helps!
Oct 16, 2011 16:32:58 #
I would recomend Bryan Peterson books. His book on composition is widely acclaimed as one of the best on the subject.
Oct 16, 2011 20:28:08 #
ShakyShutter wrote:
Excellent advise from snowbear.
I give this advise often these days.
Go to the library and study the oldest books you can find first. Disregard the chapters having to do with the chemistry of film development etc. Study composition, focus, depth of field, lens types and how to judge exposure etc.
These principle have not changed since they were written down and the older illustrated books tend to have great examples presented in a classic way.
I give this advise often these days.
Go to the library and study the oldest books you can find first. Disregard the chapters having to do with the chemistry of film development etc. Study composition, focus, depth of field, lens types and how to judge exposure etc.
These principle have not changed since they were written down and the older illustrated books tend to have great examples presented in a classic way.
Great advice...... I used to spend days in the library and book stores, remember them??? How sad is that???
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