what books do you recommend?
Jul 22, 2012 17:39:48 #
The Kelby and Peterson books are great. Also, if you want some easy-to-understand video tutorials try photoextremist.com. Evan Sharboneau (the PhotoExtremist) not only gives clear explanation of the basics, he shows you some interesting special effects.
Jul 22, 2012 17:46:52 #
Reinr wrote:
Scott Kelby books are excellent. However, he is a Photoshop genius...
It's a shame we have gotten to the point where software is so complicated that if you can use it, you're considered a genius. Giving instruction in how to use all kinds of software is a multi-million dollar business. I'm old enough that I can remember when software came with an instruction book. Programs like Photoshop are so extensive that a manual would be the size of the Manhattan Yellow Pages.
Jul 22, 2012 17:47:49 #
Kimbee wrote:
The Kelby and Peterson books are great. Also, if you want some easy-to-understand video tutorials try photoextremist.com. Evan Sharboneau (the PhotoExtremist) not only gives clear explanation of the basics, he shows you some interesting special effects.
That kid will have a great future if he keeps doing what he's doing. He's imaginative and creative.
Jul 22, 2012 17:53:25 #
Kimbee wrote:
The Kelby and Peterson books are great. Also, if you want some easy-to-understand video tutorials try photoextremist.com. Evan Sharboneau (the PhotoExtremist) not only gives clear explanation of the basics, he shows you some interesting special effects.
I have 54 of his trick and night photography videos. When it is raining out side I put 1 of his videos in then try the trick after watching.
Pappy
Jul 22, 2012 19:50:41 #
Georgews
Loc: Wellington, New Zealand
For the "seeing eye" type book I would borrow the Freeman Paterson books from the library for ideas. He has several books. These are more about what you see and how to capture it rather than the technical shutter speed, f stop information but he is fantastic. Why don't you take an evening course in basic photography??
Jul 22, 2012 21:22:37 #
The first book to read is your cameras user's manual... You be surprised how many Camera owners never read theirs...
Jul 22, 2012 23:00:22 #
Jul 23, 2012 01:20:40 #
I appreciate Shakey's comments, and understand his caution that Messina is approaching portraiture from the film world. However, I have found the book very inspirational and pleasant to read, but for digital how-tos I go elsewhere! :)
I think that, if you watch this forum often, and the one at DPS (Digital Photography School), you'll find lots of good daily reading material...
I think that, if you watch this forum often, and the one at DPS (Digital Photography School), you'll find lots of good daily reading material...
Jul 23, 2012 01:55:43 #
Edward R Hamilton bookseller company Falls Village Connecticut is a great source of books at bargin prices and there selection not bad. I just pickuped the complete guide to digital night & low light photography by tony worobic a 25.00 book for 6.95 and I have pickedup others at great prices.
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