Photography Books

“A Selection of Good Buys”

If you were to read all the photography books available, you would have no time to take photographs.

The books listed here have all been read and recommended by visitors to better-photographs.com. Some of them cover a broad range of topics and techniques whilst others specialize on specific areas and subject types.

If you have read one which is not on the list and you would recommend it, then please spare a minute to help your fellow photographers by completing the short form at the bottom of this page.

If you have any questions about Digital Photography - What to look for when buying a digital camera? - How to get the best out of my camera? - How does a digital camera work? - What is a Histogram? - then this free book is for you.
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Because thousands of digital camera users have wanted to know the same things, Olympus have compiled the most frequently asked questions into this concise, easy to read book. At the back, there is a comprehensive glossary of all the terms used in digital photography so you never need to be concerned about buying or using products without understanding the facts.photography books

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This high quality book presents hundreds of truly amazing images, along with the secrets behind their creation. Prepare to be stunned, inspired and provoked. It's much more than just a showcase of great images though.
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Inside, you will find a wealth of useful tips to help you take better photographs, along with step-by-step guides to advanced photographic techniques. Whether you are still a film user, or have fully embraced the world of digital, this book has something to offer, regardless of your level of experience.photography books

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If you're a beginner and new to ISO's, Spot metering and Apertures, its really good. But it's not just that. It is full of really good advice, tips and maybe more importantly, ideas. Every photo in the book has an explanation of how it was taken and what equipment was used etc...
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This is invaluable stuff to beginners. But the best aspect is the fact that it attempts to get you thinking. It talks about project ideas and basically "getting you out there" taking pictures. As for covering film as well as digital!?! Surely this is a good thing as digital photography is based on film technology, where did the ISO come from after all… It's a great companion and a great starting point in photography.photography books

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Need inspiration? Get the best out of your equipment and explore your creative side with this practical guide. Still life or action, portrait or abstract - whatever your subject, discover how to take amazing digital images with this expert photographer and inspiring teacher.
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Learn the fundamentals of composing an image - from lighting, camera angle, drama, colour, time of day, style to subject matter. Get the most out of your camera, so whatever moment you are capturing: from stunning landscapes, action-packed sport, beautiful weddings to playful children, you'll be picture perfect, again and again. We'll show you what others only tell. Enjoy 500 breathtaking photos and learn how to take great pictures every time.

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More than 100 vivid, graphic comparison pictures illustrate every point in this classic and can help any photographer maximize the creative impact of his or her exposure decisions.
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Peterson stresses the importance of metering the subject for a starting exposure and then explains how to use various exposure meters and different kinds of lighting. The book contains lessons on each element of the triangle and how it relates to the other two in terms of depth of field, freezing and blurring action, and shooting in low light or at night.

A section on special techniques explores such options as deliberate under-and over-exposures, how to produce double exposures, bracketing, shooting the moon, and the use of filters. Understanding Exposure demonstrates that there are always creative choices about how to expose a picture - and that the decision is up to the photographer, not the camera.

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Charlie Waite, Joe Cornish and David Ward are among Britain's best-known landscape photographers, and all three regularly lead the popular workshops organized by Waite's company, Light and Land, in Britain and abroad.
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Now, in this first in a series of books based on the work of Light and Land, they each write about the genre: how they came to it, what inspires them, their current projects and the directions in which they see their work developing.

The book is divided into three sections, each introduced by one of the authors: Wilderness (Joe Cornish), Inhabited (Charlie Waite) and Inner Landscapes (David Ward). Alongside portfolio of their latest work, each section also includes a selection of work submitted by participants in the Light and Land workshops accompanied by comments and critiques from the authors.photography books

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The authors are among Britain's best known and most respected landscape photographers; all three also write about their work in books and magazines and regularly lead the popular workshops organised by their company, Light & Land, in Britain and abroad.

In this book, they have combined forces to share their wide-ranging experience and expertise with those who aspire, as they do, to create images that reflect their own visions of a chosen landscape and which have a distinctive personal style. Alongside a portfolio of their latest work, each of the three authors writes about the genre for which they are so well-known: how they came to it, what inspires them, how each developed his own particular style.

The book also features photographs submitted in response to an invitation to participants in Light & Land workshops and readers of "Outdoor Photography" magazine accompanied by comments, critiques and advice from the three authors who suggest ways in which these contributors might further develop and refine their work.

The combination of stunning imagery with inspirational and insightful three-to-one advice makes "Light & Land" a truly unique experience, which no landscape enthusiast will want to do without. This is the second book in the "Light & Land" series which was launched in 2006 with "Working the Light".

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A great deal has been said about this first book by the world renowned landscape photographer David Noton. All of it is complementary. All of it is accurate.

If you only beg, steal, borrow or buy one book on photography this year - make it this one. There are thousands of books which tell you what to do when faced with your chosen subject. David's book explains what most of the other books miss out - how to find the subject and then show it in it's best light. Read it, re-read it, then do so again - when you've done that, study his DVD "Chasing the Light".

David - Please don't make this your last book.Photography Books

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Based in the heart of Scotland's Cairngorms National Park, Peter Cairns is a freelance nature photographer with a deep fascination for our relationship with the natural world.

In addition to documenting Europe's high-profile wildlife species, his work focuses on a diverse range of issues such as wildlife management, ecological restoration, eco-tourism and evolving land-use regimes. In "Tooth & Claw", the realisation that wildlife politics is not about wildlife but about us, comes to the fore.photography books

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For more than ten years, photographer Steve Bloom travelled all over the world, roaming through the jungles of Borneo, the African savannahs, and the frozen banks of Antarctica to assemble this dazzling collection of photographs of animals in their environments. With an international range that is rare in books of animal photography, the 200 photographs in Untamed bring to life a vast panorama of animal diversity, and of the landscapes, climates, and habitats in which they live.

Here we see the serene gaze of a gorilla relaxing in the rainforest, a shark jumping in midair to catch its prey, a Siberian tiger traipsing through the snow, and penguins congregating on an ice floe. Bloom’s anthropomorphic approach reveals rage, tenderness, and even humor in his subjects, capturing those fleeting moments when the gap between animal and human seems to disappear altogether. These amazing images, augmented by a personal account of Bloom’s unforgettable career as a wildlife photographer, make Untamed an essential volume for all animal and photography lovers.

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Mara-Serengeti captures the essence of living in the Mara-Serengeti region in a way that you would not experience in a dozen safaris to Africa. The images of predators, prey, wildlife migrations, and the Masai bring you close up during moments of blazing color in the sky and dramatic action in the grasslands. The images are improved by thoughtful essays that draw on the photographers' many years of experience with these subjects.

The animal photographs are mostly grouped by subject and include lions, leopards, zebras, wart hogs, impalas, cheetahs, wildebeest, hyenas, crocodiles, vultures, and wild dogs. The subjects are usually of animal families, migration, killing, and eating in often symbolic settings for these activities. The Masai images come at the book's end, sort of completing the evolutionary progression of the food chain.photography books

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A visual representation of one of Africa's great wildernesses and most-visited national parks. Nigel Dennis's photographs of Kruger and its many inhabitants are prefaced by a textual introduction to the conservation and natural history of the park.

Michael Brett describes the diverse habitats of the Southern, Central, Northern and Far Northern regions of the park, and offers insight into the diversity of wildlife characteristic of each of them.

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Catching the Moment gives both aspirant and seasoned wildlife photographers a wealth of useful tips and information, but more than that, an appreciation of the love of nature and the artistry behind breath-taking images such as those re-published here. Even 'armchair photographers', however, will enjoy following the record of these moments, for the beauty of the vast panorama they explore, and the insight they yield into patterns of behaviour amongst the observed.photography books

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Containing 130 of the author's photographs, and covering topics such as cloud formations, Arctic conditions, the subtle use of flash, night photography and courtship rituals, this is a guide to photographing the natural world.
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The author, whose work has been widely exhibited and has appeared in books, magazines, calendars, advertisements and over 3000 books, analyzes her own approach to the subject and the fascination it holds for her. She shows how to home in on what makes each environment special, and provides information on using light, colour and movement. There are chapters on the changing seasons, anticipating behaviour, and working with the elements.

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This definitive, up-to-the-minute book on the popular field of nature photography instructs the reader in the techniques needed to consistently create stunning images based on the very latest camera and computer innovations.
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Among the topics covered is the extensive range of equipment available to today's photographer. In addition to discussing photographic techniques, the book explains-in jargon-free language-the methods available for image enhancement and digital manipulation on the computer. The results of these tactics are shown throughout the book in stunning colour photographs and digitally enhanced images that display the beauty and wonder of nature.photography books

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For those familiar with the name of Andy Rouse, this book will come as no surprise. Andy is simply one of the very best wildlife photographers the world has seen, this book details the highs and lows of a year in his life.
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Of course it is filled with outstanding pictures that no-one else seems able to take (or are not willing to go to the dangerous lengths to take!), but what really makes this photographic book is the words. If you have seen Andy's TV programme you will be familiar with his very open enthusiasm and drive, this is clearly a man who is living his dream.

The book is nicely split between the images, the anecdotal stories and the technical know how. If you are a wildlife fan then you can simply ignore the technical boxes and still have a book that is worth every penny.

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This handsomely illustrated handbook provides a complete guide to the basic techniques of underwater still photography and videography, including choosing the best equipment and using it to its full potential, solving technical challenges, and taking advantage of underwater conditions.
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Full-colour diagrams, tables, and charts provide easy reference for exposure settings and composition. Annemarie Kohler is an underwater videographer who has spent many years researching tropical reefs and marine life behaviour. Danja Kohler is a qualified dive instructor for two international diving associations. This book is set to become one of the few classic titles about underwater photography. It is packed with good advice.

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An excellent guide to macro photography. Advice on chosing hardware, including working with flash; detailed sections on photographing flowers, insects and fungi; photographing the seasons.

Good sound advice from a lifelong naturalist who is a superb photographer and an excellent communicator. Inspirational images.

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