Basic Beginner Book: I would guess I am not the first to ask this. I would like a basic beginner book for 13-15 year old grandchildren so they can have some understanding of the...

Temuna

I would guess I am not the first to ask this.

I would like a basic beginner book for 13-15 year old grandchildren so they can have some understanding of the fundamentals.

Recommendations??? Many thanks in advance.

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson

Don

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

PAR4DCR wrote:

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson

Don

Ya beat me to it.

radiojohn

My "How To Use The Digital Camera You Just Bought" is on Amazon. But are they shooting with cameras or phones?

Temuna

I gave my d5100 to one and another gets to use my d7200 on occasion —- but they also use phones. I want they to understand the basics. They both seem to have an eye for composition.

niteman3d Loc: South Central Pennsylvania, USA

I would screen some youTube videos and choose a couple for them to try before buying a book. Not saying don't buy a book, but some videos will get them started and give you more knowledge in selecting books later? The voice of experience... if you'd like some used books on DR DOS or getting to know your Nikon D40X (or most any obsolete technology), I'm your guy. 😜

MDI Mainer

A classic that they can grow with:

https://amazon.com/Langfords-Starting-Photography-Creating-Images-ebook-dp-B0166ZOUI0/dp/B0166ZOUI0/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1653970201

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Temuna wrote:

I would guess I am not the first to ask this.

I would like a basic beginner book for 13-15 year old grandchildren so they can have some understanding of the fundamentals.

Recommendations??? Many thanks in advance.

Unless they are really in to it, I can't see young teens reading any book on photography basics. Maybe your grandkids are different.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

PAR4DCR wrote:

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson

Don

https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=bryan+peterson+photography+books&i=stripbooks&crid=2TVT4MOV1N7GG&sprefix=bryan+peterso%2Cstripbooks%2C63&ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_13_ts-doa-p

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

Temuna wrote:

I would guess I am not the first to ask this.

I would like a basic beginner book for 13-15 year old grandchildren so they can have some understanding of the fundamentals.

Recommendations??? Many thanks in advance.

National Geographic's "Complete Photography." Nothing but the basics. No bullshit favorites. Compilation by many photographers, not just one person's opinion. The age bracket is incidental, it is written for all ages. The all-encompassing guide to photography.

agillot

you tube .

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

PAR4DCR wrote:

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson

Don

Yes, that is a good one. I find it interesting that he has several editions. As they say, "The light keeps changing."

ABJanes Loc: Jersey Boy now Virginia

Temuna wrote:

I would guess I am not the first to ask this.

I would like a basic beginner book for 13-15 year old grandchildren so they can have some understanding of the fundamentals.

Recommendations??? Many thanks in advance.

"Stunning Digital Photography" by Tony Northrup with many video links and access to their website as well. Many Youtube subject related training videos. Lot's of photos in the book.

mr spock Loc: Fairfield CT

Understanding Exposure is one of the best

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

PAR4DCR wrote:

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson

Don

Ditto