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Hi all,

I am looking to invest some money to buy a good togy book...

With the market absolutely inundated with these, wonder if any veterans here could suggest some good ones..like a 'must have bible'..not looking for absolute basics, but somewhere between basic to intermediate/ or intermediate books would do..

Thanks.
 
The library... go on computer there and search for books and get them to get them in for you from other library.

Then you can try before you buy..

But have a good look at michael freeman
 
Thanks Chad.never thought about the library..:)..
 
Thanks a lot everybody for the inputs so far..will slowly go through each..:)
 
Another vote for Understanding Exposure, that book was (and still is) invaluable to me in teaching me the basics, and a whole load more.
 
Understanding exposure is a brilliant book but is on the basic side.

Have a look at mastering digital photography by Michael freeman just got it from library And It's the size and feels like a encyclopedia..

the photographer eye is a excellent book to but more on how to take the picture than how to use a camera if you know what I mean..

I am just reading perfect exposure by him as well and if you want to know about exposure well its all in this book....
 
If you really want to improve as a Photographer then Light, Science and Magic is not only a must read but it's also a must re-read!

An absolutely must have!

A new version is due later in the year.
 
The Michale Freeman Book(s) are ace ( I just have the one: Photographer's eye) but for a newbie (not saying you are just say'n) it may go in to detail you're not interested in. I have read it and go back to it every so often to renew knowledge about composition each time I take away a little more. If your looking to info on setup of gear to get a good exposure the Scott Kelby books are great! His books are geared towards novice and intermediate users looking for tips and tricks of the pros. None of the jargon about why rather if this is the shot this is the set up - lighting positions camera settings and so on.
 
I have recently bought myself an iPad and bought the Michael Freemam digital book/app The Photographer's Eye. I have found the interactive nature of it very good indeed.

I like David Prakel's book on composition.

for nature and macro John Shaw and Robert Thompson are a must for me.
 
chad said:
The library... go on computer there and search for books and get them to get them in for you from other library.

Then you can try before you buy..

But have a good look at michael freeman
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:agree:

and don't ignore the older books based on film. The basics of exposure, composition, colour, light etc are still the same (although the ability to change ISO without changing the film is a big plus)
 
Thanks you everybody for the inputs so far..

guess the general consensus seems to be towards Michael Freeman and Bryan Peterson..will join the local library soon before I buy!! Will defo have a look at the others..:)
 
The kelby books are great for basic and intermediate level information and you couldn't really go wrong with them IMO.

You mentioned on another thread you want to improve your portraiture, I would suggest captured by the light by David Ziser is a great place to start. Its focus is wedding photography but applies to all portraiture. He really covers traditional lighting and posing techniques using available light as well as on camera and single off camera flash, which is a really good place to start and will give you great results while keeping it simple.
 
lensflair said:
The kelby books are great for basic and intermediate level information and you couldn't really go wrong with them IMO.

You mentioned on another thread you want to improve your portraiture, I would suggest captured by the light by David Ziser is a great place to start. Its focus is wedding photography but applies to all portraiture. He really covers traditional lighting and posing techniques using available light as well as on camera and single off camera flash, which is a really good place to start and will give you great results while keeping it simple.
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Thanks for your suggestions Graham..another couple to my list..:)
 
+1 understanding exposure iv read tons of books and then forgot what I read when I get out there but this one tells you in a way that sticks with you! :)
 
Thank you everybody for the inputs..managed to buy Understanding Exposure as I thought this was the most popular one..will slowly explore for the others @ local library..

Just turned few pages..seems like a great book with lucid language..:)

Hopefully, will be the kelby's next on my buy list or should it be a flashgun???..;-)
 
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