Creative Lighting Techniques for Studio Photographers12 reviews
Dave Montizambert

Amherst Media, 1999

Great Book!

+ Very much impressed
+ And the light was good
+ Easy read, useful stuff
  
  











  



  
The Art of Wedding Photography: Professional Techniques with Style37 reviews
Bambi Cantrell, Skip Cohen

Amphoto Books, 2000

A Must Have Book

You must have this book and read it... you will learn something and giving ideas... I do not mind what camera they used but the measurement of lenses is very important... I searched throught out the web site... my conclusion are most of wedding photographer I counted used 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm ...
  
  











  



  
Art of Bird Photography: The Complete Guide to Professional Field Techniques (Practial Photography Books)26 reviews
Arthur Morris

Amphoto Books, 2003

I Shoot A Lot More Birds That I Used To

+ Great Deal on a Great Book
+ The right stuff for bird photography.
+ Excellent guide to bird photography
  
  











  



  
The Complete Guide to Night and Low-Light Photography65 reviews
Lee Frost

Amphoto Books, 2000

A great introduction to low-light photography

+ Low Light Photography Review

This book is split into chapters dealing with different subjects relating to low light photography. All the chapters are easy (and fun) to read, and the pictures are great. But what I like best about this book is that it will give you very specific advice. It's not some dull, ...
  
  











  



  
PRO LIGHTING SERIES: PORTRAITS (Pro-Lighting Series)6 reviews
Roger Hicks, Frances Schultz

Rotovision, 1997

Mandatory resource for any serious amateur or pro photograph

+ Solid lighting concepts for portraits
+ Not For The Amatuer

This is by far the best book of it's kind. Excellent diagrams and descriptions walk you through the "hows", but more importantly the "whys" of creating dramatic and interesting lighting effects. A variety of set ups are used from existing light to 7-light set ups. Tungsten, strobe and quartz ...
  
  











  



  
Posing and Lighting Techniques for Studio Portrait Photography11 reviews
J.J. Allen

Amherst Media, Inc., 2000

Finally!

+ SIMPLE IMAGENS & SIMPLE DIAGRAMS
+ Lighting...

I have spent a lot of time trying to find books that would help me improve my skills in portrait photography. I would buy a book thinking it would answer my questions on technique, and the type of equiptment used, etc., only to be disapointed in the generalness of the information. Finally I have ...
  
  











  



  
Cyclops4 reviews
Albert Watson

Bulfinch, 1997

Ultimate Black & White Images

+ still and fashion photography re-invented
+ Engrossing.
+ An unsurmountable piece of work by Albert Watson.
  
  











  



  
Maroc4 reviews

Rizzoli International Publications, 1998

Wow!

+ Great!
+ Visually stunning
+ photography's finest
  
  











  



  
W. Eugene Smith Photographs 1934-19754 reviews
Gilles Mora

Harry N. Abrams, 1998

Review of Smith book from an old friend

+ A Beautifully Printed Book!!!
+ Eugene Smith... what can I say!
+ Staff Photographer, Seattle Times, Seattle, Washington
  
  











  



  
Master Posing Guide for Portrait Photographers: A Complete Guide to Posing Singles, Couples and Groups16 reviews
J. D. Wacker

Amherst Media, Inc., 2001

To pose or not to pose?

+ Does what it says

This is a no tech book. It is strictly about posing. J.D.Wacker takes you through the psychology and mechanics of posing the subject. The section on Children and pets is adorable.
  
  











  



  
Examples: The Making of 40 Photographs15 reviews
Ansel Adams

Bulfinch, 1989

A charming insight into the soul of a great photographer

+ Black & White from the pro
+ adams ansel examples
+ beautiful
+ Beautyful and interesting book
  
  











  



  
Corrective Lighting and Posing Techniques for Portrait Photographers4 reviews
Jeff Smith

Amherst Media, 2000

Excellent and Down to Earth

+ Senior Portrait Specialist
+ A good glimpse into a contemporary portrait studio

This is a very refreshing guide to portrait photography for its focus on the imperfections of people, and how to manage them in the studio. Many other books and articles on portraiture may address these issues partially, but still tend to have images of very thin models with perfect skin, hair and ...
  
  











  



  
Portraits50 reviews
Steve McCurry

Phaidon Press, 1999

The piercing eyes of humans

+ Beautiful
+ The Power of Color Portraits

What a beautiful tribute to mankind. In everyone's face there is a story. And I'm sure no one can forget the eyes of that sad and pensive-looking young girl from Afghanistan. I chose my favorites and titled them. This book, although small, is a perfect table book. As you leaf through it, you ...
  
  











  



  
Dream Street: W. Eugene Smith's Pittsburgh Project, 1955-195811 reviews

Lyndhurst Books, 2001

An interesting perspective on Pgh of the past

+ A true masterpiece
+ An Important Photojournalistic Book
+ Very impressed
+ A must have for American art lovers
  
  











  



  
National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Secrets to Making Great Pictures93 reviews
Peter Burian, Bob Caputo

National Geographic, 1999

Great book by great authors!

+ Excellent Book
+ Excellent 2nd Edition.
+ Great book
+ Learn to shoot like a pro with ease
  
  











  



  
Mountain Light: In Search of the Dynamic Landscape, Tenth-Anniversary Edition22 reviews
Galen A. Rowell

Sierra Club Books, 1995

A photography how-to book, not a camera manual

+ Very good Guidelines to "concept" extraordinary pictures
+ The photography book you should READ
+ A Must Read For Landscape Photographers
+ Great Book
  
  











  



  
Image: Designing Effective Pictures (Amphoto Photography Workshop Series)3 reviews
Michael Freeman

Watson-Guptill Pubns, 1988

Understand why images visually work

+ Best photo composition book I've seen
+ The following information is from the inside cover:

I've been searching for this book for a long ever since seeing it at the library when I was 10. The book explains easier topics such as contrast, but it delves into far more complex topics such as balance, lighting, perspective, and color. This book is meant to be studied and reread multiple times. ...
  
  











  



  
Physiognomy: The Mark Seliger Photographs10 reviews

Bulfinch, 1999

Playful Essences and Facing Page Brilliance

+ This is the book you buy!
+ Gorgeous photographs.
+ Absolutely Wonderful!
+ what an incredible book of photographs
  
  











  



  
Photographic Composition24 reviews
Tom Grill, Mark Scanlon

Amphoto Books, 1990

One of the most useful books I've ever read

Generally, I'm not much of a review writer. I'm not that eloquent, easily bored, and lazy in the extreme. This particular book, however, merits an exception. To put it succinctly, it's one of the best photography books I've ever come across and I've come across quite a few of 'em. Despite ...
  
  











  



  
South Southeast19 reviews
Steve McCurry

Phaidon Press, 2000

A true photographic work of art

+ South Southeast
+ The best from McCurry is this print
+ A feast to your eyes - A must see
+ Best of Steve McCurry's work