The Joy of Digital Photography (Lark Photography Book)15 reviews
Jeff Wignall

Lark Books, 2006

Knowledgable author, excellent introduction

+ The Best Introduction
+ First book for the novice photographer
+ Pure Joy to Read
  
  











  



  
Digital Photography for Children's and Family Portraiture4 reviews
Kathleen Hawkins

Amherst Media, Inc., 2003

Great digital book

+ Great basic portrait guide

Kathleen Hawkins have created a great textbook for professional photographers in the children and family market. Kathleen's marketing ideas alone are worth twice what the book costs. It is definetly worthwhile.
  
  











  



  
Professional Techniques for Pet and Animal Photography8 reviews
Debrah H. Muska

Amherst Media, Inc., 2003

Love this book!

+ Professional Techniques for Pet and Animal Photography
+ Great book
+ Good practical ideas
  
  











  



  
Business and Legal Forms for Photographers (with CD-ROM) (Business and Legal Forms)24 reviews
Tad Crawford

Allworth Press, 2002

a must have for photographers

+ Terrific resource. The CD makes editing each contract easy.
+ good forms and documents

this book is a must if you are a photographer starting a business. the book includes dozens of contracts for most photographic jobs, with a detailed description of each, including the meanings of each section of a contract. the included CD gives you a digital form for each contract, in several ...
  
  











  



  
The Law, In Plain English, For Photographers5 reviews
Leonard D. Duboff

Allworth Press, 2002

A basic survey of photographers' rights and obligations

+ Well Worth the Read
+ very interesting
+ Insightful
  
  











  



  
Marketing & Selling Techniques for Digital Portrait Photography1 review
Kathleen Hawkins

Amherst Media, Inc., 2005

as expected

pretty good. Told exactly what was expected. WOuld like to have seen some more "timely" suggestions.
  
  











  



  
Real World Digital Photography (2nd Edition) (Real World)39 reviews
Katrin Eismann, Sean Duggan, ...

Peachpit Press, 2003

Useful Book.

+ Very good
+ Thoughtful, thorough book on digital photography
+ Good Book
  
  











  



  
Creative Vision: Traditional Methods for Inspiring Innovative Photography
Jeremy Webb

AVA Publishing, 2005

Designed to encourage creativity and experimentation among photographers and fine artists, this refreshing guide offers an atypical approach to traditional photographic methods. Through a varied array of exercises, techniques, and experiments, readers are challenged to break free from convention and incorporate visual risk into their creative method and output. Sample topics include working with ...
  
  











  



  
Digital Portrait Photography and Lighting: Take Memorable Shots Every Time19 reviews
Catherine Jamieson, Sean McCormick

Wiley, 2006

Comprehensive guide to portrait photography

+ Gets The Job Done.
+ The first book you should buy
+ Absolutely amazing book!
  
  











  



  
Digital Photography Expert: Nature and Landscape Photography: The Definitive Guide for Serious Digital ...3 reviews
Michael Freeman

Lark Books, 2004

For People Who are Beyond Histograms and F Stop

Freeman is renowned for his ability to convey photographic knowledge. The complaints from the other commenters show that they're not familiar with his books. They should look into his other writings for more basic knowledge and take from this book what it is...information for people who aren't ...
  
  











  



  
Complete Digital Photography, Third Edition (Digital Photography Series)67 reviews
Ben Long

Charles River Media, 2004

Complete Digital Photograpy

+ Great Resource
+ Excellent novice book
+ very good book on basics of digital photography
  
  











  



  
Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)477 reviews
Bryan Peterson

Amphoto Books, 2004

A Must Have for any photographer, hobbyist to pro...

+ This is a good book
+ Finally I get it!
+ Excellent
+ Excellent book
  
  











  



  
Shooting Digital: Pro Tips for Taking Great Pictures with Your Digital Camera26 reviews
Mikkel Aaland

Sybex, 2006

Great for the intermediate digital photographer

+ for ambitious but ultimately amateur photographers
+ Good book for taking digital photos - intermediate
+ Most up-to-date book for the "transitioning" photographer
  
  











  



  
Essential Wildlife Photography Manual: Successful Digital & Film Techniques for Creative Photography
Chris Weston

RotoVision, 2005

Invaluable for amateur and professional wildlife photographers keen to improve their work, with the newest techniques and digital equipment Publishing News , UK This is an invaluable manual for wildlife photographers keen to improve and update their work with the newest techniques and digital equipment. The Essential Wildlife Photography Manual takes a spectacular photographic trip, from ...
  
  











  



  
Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories82 reviews
Glen Johnson

Wiley, 2006

Photographer

+ Excelent one
+ good for all levels
+ A Must-Have Guide for Wedding Photographers
+ Great book
  
  











  



  
Photoshop Retouching Cookbook for Digital Photographers: 113 Easy-to-Follow Recipes to Improve Your Photos ...11 reviews
Barry Huggins

O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2005

This is the book I've been waiting for!

+ Fantastic Photoshop Book From O'Reilly

At last! This is the book I've been waiting for! I've been on the hunt for a book that goes over practical photo editing with Photoshop-you know, how to alter colors, fix over/under exposure, remove distractions, etc. Most books I've come across are either designed for the Photoshop professional ...
  
  











  



  
Digital Food Photography35 reviews
Lou Manna

Course Technology PTR, 2005

The Book For New Food Photographers

+ Lou Manna Knows How To Teach (& Write)!!!
+ Excellent Book

This is THE book to get when you're starting down the path as a food photographer. Lou Manna is a New York-based shooter who also offers workshops every other month or so in his studio (see: [...]). Lou's comprehensive book covers not only photography, but also such important factors as: how food ...
  
  











  



  
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, ...
  
  











  



  
Amphoto's Guide to Creative Digital Photography: Techniques For Mastering Your Advanced Digital Camera2 reviews
George Schaub

Amphoto Books, 2004

Good Intro for those new to the field

This title of this book is a little misleading. It isn't really a guide to "Creative" digital photography, and it doesn't really describe techniques for "Mastering" a digital SLR camera. Nevertheless, it is a comprehensive overview of digital photography and the various processes that distinguish ...
  
  











  



  
Best Business Practices for Photographers23 reviews
John Harrington

Course Technology PTR, 2006

A must for professional photographers

+ Great Book!
+ Thorough and based upon real experience
+ You need this book!
+ No Stone Unturned