BEST PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS FOR ALL LEVELS.
Photography in 2020 it’s probably one of the most overrated and competitive creative disciplines. Finding your way into the business – or as a pure photography amateur – may be a challenging process and also leed to giving it up. Our suggestion is to take your time away from a screen to select some of the best books by renowned masters of photography published in the last years, to show you how to cut useless money and time-consuming steps.
The following is a listing of the must-have reads for beginners to start with or for business professionals to deepen their technical knowledge. We wish this listing may help to develop all the skills necessary to fulfill your photographic objectives.
3 BOOKS IF YOU ARE A FIRST-TIME PHOTOGRAPHER.
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UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE by Bryan Peterson.
EXPOSURE AND LIGHTING TECHNIQUES, THE MOST CRUCIAL SKILL FOR BEGINNERS, TO UNDERSTAND.
Before grabbing your camera, take your time to study how exposure and lighting will affect your dreamed results. UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE by Bryan Peterson, it’s a popular book on how to use your camera settings to reach your aimed images. It’s rich in visual examples to help you understand how each environment affects exposure and lighting effects.
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HOW TO CREATE STUNNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY by Anthony Justin Northrup
PUT THEORY INTO PRACTICE WHILE YOU LEARN NEW SKILLS.
Each chapter of this how-to guidebook ends with several exercises for readers to practice what they’ve learned. The book covers an extensive list of skills from composition to lighting and exposure, to scouting a perfect location to studio shooting.
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THE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK by Scott Kelby
LEARN PERSONAL EXPERIENCE TOOLS BY A MASTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY TO PROVIDE REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES.
Each part of the five published ones is a stand-alone book. By giving practical advice, it smoothes your learning process while getting into full experiences.
3 BOOKS IF YOU WANT TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER.
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READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO TAKE GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS by Henry Carroll
PRACTICE YOUR SKILLS WITH HANDS-ON TIPS.
Do you want to develop the quality of your images without having to read a complicated technical manual? This book is for you. This book focuses on all skills, from basic settings to the choice of the right camera lens, and has illustrated tips and tricks provided by some of the most talented photographers of all time.
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WHAT THEY DIDN’T TEACH YOU IN PHOTO SCHOOL by Demetrius Fordham
GROW YOUR NETWORK ND SELL YOUR WORK.
Do you feel there was something left out after completing your photo school? Probably it’s about the lack of business-related topics in photography, a problem often undervalued in schools. This book shares excellent tips to help you grow your network, finding and impressing clients and reaching out to brands for partnerships.
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BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS by John Harringto
LEARN HOW TO THINK AS A BUSINESS PERSON.
Do you feel you achieved your photographic identity but are still struggling with how to place your business out there? This book is a guide to help you understand this complex field and smoothly navigate the challenges along your way, from dealing with clients to mastering and sell your work.
3 BOOKS IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY INSPIRATION TO ENRICH YOUR SKILLS.
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HENRI CARTIER BRESSON: THE DECISIVE MOMENT by Henri Cartier Bresson
A COLLECTION OF THE BEST IMAGES BY HENRI CARTIER BRESSON HANDPICKED BY THE PHOTOGRAPHER THAT CHANGED PHOTOGRAPHY FOREVER.
This book, initially published in the 1950s, focuses on the search for the decisive moment. Henri Cartier Bresson goes beyond street photography, and with his work, he influenced generations of photographers.
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ANNIE LEIBOVITZ AT WORK by Annie Leibovitz
A BOOK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FINDING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC STYLE.
Dive into this book, and discover the making of Leibovitz’s most iconic images. The unique look and feel of her style have made her a living legend in the history of photography.
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ANSEL ADAMS: 400 PHOTOGRAPHS by Ansel Adams
IF LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY IS YOUR INTEREST, DON’T MISS THE LARGEST AVAILABLE COMPILATION OF ANSEL ADAMS WORKS.
Ansel Adams is probably the most recognized American photographer of all time – either for his images and for its inspiring quotes on photography. This book captures the American landscapes and includes brief essays providing insights into his technique and creative vision.
