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Using the latest research on the cognitive science of effective learning, Horner presents strategies to inspire students to collaborate, explore, and internalize photographic principles and concepts. From step-by-step instructions that explain how and why to flip a photography classroom, to hands-on exercises and activities to help students take charge of their learning experience, the insightful practices in this book reimagine traditional teaching methods in favor of a dynamic, teacher-guided, learner-centered approach.

Lighting master Joe McNally has a distinctive way with words, which is at the fore in this insightful book. Using his own photos to illustrate a wide range of techniques, McNally reveals invaluable tricks and tips, while sharing the stories behind each shot and the challenges inherent in different types of assignments. A second book by McNally, Sketching Light: An Illustrated Tour of the Possibilities of Flash , is available as an e-book, allowing you to read and learn on the go.

A former assistant for Arnold Newman, Gregory Heisler is one of professional photography's most respected portraitists. In this first-ever showcase of his work, Heisler shares 50 iconic portraits of celebrities, athletes, and world leaders, along with fascinating, thoughtful, often humorous behind-the-scenes stories about how the images were made.

This practical manual combines the building blocks of digital photography technique and workflow with insights from contemporary image makers and photo industry pros, to help you think through your process and improve your technical know-how. Batt, Dobro and Steen explore photographic practice together with nine guest photographers, covering everything from Photo tips to what professionals think about as they look through the viewfinder, and how they work with clients.

Author, photographer and educator Angela Faris Belt combines an instructional guidebook with inspirational images meant to push photographers to improve both their technique and their photographic vision. Featuring the work of more than 40 photographers, the book is extensively illustrated with more than color photographs, ranging from commercial photography to fine-art landscapes.

She wrote this book to show you how, aiming to help you develop inspiration using exercises based on your everyday surroundings. After introducing readers to her creative process, Shaden shares tips on how to plan, compose, and shoot the colorful, atmospheric, fairy-tale-like fine art photographs that are her hallmark, so you can adapt her methods to your own photographic style. Revised many times since initial publication in the early s, these photography classics are more relevant than ever for photographers eager to embrace analog processes over the ubiquitous digital realm.

Michelle Bates has been a fan of plastic cameras since first discovering the Holga in These low-tech tools are not only fun, they offer a way of seeing the world from an entirely different perspective. In , Bates authored the book Plastic Cameras , a comprehensive guide to this offbeat subject, now in its second edition. Starting with a history of these cameras and an explanation of where they come from, Bates goes on to offer extensive tips about subjects to photograph and how to deal with a variety of shooting situations.

From prepping the camera to advanced camera modifications to working with flash, long exposures, infrared film, filters, and more, she covers the field. For a visual treat, images by 49 photographers, including 30 artist portfolios, illustrate the depth and range of what you can create for yourself. This comprehensive technical and aesthetic resource for alternative photography covers historic processes and contemporary innovations, adaptations, techniques, and art. Each chapter introduces the history of a technique, an overview of the process to be covered, a review of the chemistry involved, followed by practical and easy-to-follow image making guidance.

A revised opening and concluding essay discuss the rapidly changing nature of the medium, how photography is being redefined due to digital technology, and how alternative processes are becoming a new wave for those dedicated to handmade art. Written by alternative processes expert Christina Z. Anderson, this two-part book on gum bichromate provides a step-by-step description of the gum printing process, while also showcasing full-color images by more than 80 contemporary artists.

From setting up the "dimroom" no darkroom required! The featured images represent a variety of genres, including still lives, portraits, nudes, landscapes, cityscapes and more, ranging from monochrome to colorful, and from subtle to bold, to masterfully illustrate the myriad ways in which gum is conceptualized and practiced today. In , Tom Persinger founded F, an international group of image makers seeking to push the boundaries of photographic practice through the intentional use and combination of photographic process and technique.

From to , the organization held regular symposia, as well as lectures, workshops and exhibitions, as an inquiry into contemporary photographic practice. Culling from these events, Persinger selected 20 artist lectures to create this book. These featured essays reveal the thoughts and methods of leading contemporary photographers, each of whom employs alternative, historical, or handmade processes and techniques.

They also share a comprehensive view of the medium, believing that the choice of photographic process is just as important as the selection of subjects. While other books concentrate solely on process, or theory, or artistic intent, this title focuses on works in which these decisions are considered inseparable. Often referred to as the "bible" of the industry, this seventh edition features updates on social media in photojournalism, shooting video on smart phones, and the use of drones to cover the news. Updated chapters on audio and video are joined by a revised and expanded business chapter, which outlines how to make a living in photojournalism.

New interviews and case studies, including many from international locales, bring readers on assignment with industry greats, whose experiences provide guidance for how to take your work from a hobby to a profession. Leading night photography expert Lance Keimig provides photographers with a thorough introduction to the nocturnal realm in this comprehensive reference on image making after dark. For beginning photographers seeking to explore photography after dark, this book by Gabriel Biderman and Tim Cooper offers an accessible introduction to the subject.

In this hardcover tome, award winning photographer Dan Winters shares his journey to becoming a photographer, recounting key moments that shaped his career. Along the way, he touches on everything from his photographic influences to creating a visual language to his own working methods to the need for key characteristics such as curiosity, awareness, and perseverance. At nearly pages, and filled with memorable images by Winters, and many other photographers, Road to Seeing is both a personal memoir and an ode to artistic inspiration rolled into one.

In this page-turning memoir, renowned conflict photographer Lynsey Addario describes her journey from an eccentric youth in suburban Connecticut to navigating the front lines of virtually every major theater of war in the 21 st century. Her candid and personal narrative is illustrated by remarkable images that document the complex lives of her subjects, often in their most extreme moments. Heavy enough to use as a doorstop, this definitive reference to all things photographic charts the trajectory of photographic processes and trends, plus contemporary applications, and new and evolving digital technologies.

Produced by a team of world renowned practicing experts, headed by an eminent Rochester Institute of Photography professor, this encyclopedia features detailed descriptions about core concepts and facts relative to everything photographic, to provide the most accurate technical synopsis of photography—both historical and current—ever compiled. Let us know in the box below. I read the book "It's What I Do: It is a page turner, intermixing the love of photography to the terrors of war, terrorism, pride, love. Hi Alexandre, thanks for writing in.

The images and essays she shares are absolutely riveting. Happy reading, and thanks for spending time with the Explora blog! Thank you for posting this link Donna C, however Christina Z.

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Skip to main content. Recommended Reading for Photo Fans: A Basic Manual, 3rd revised edition By Henry Horenstein A staple of Photo classes for more than 40 years, Henry Horenstein published the first edition of this black and white photography primer in the analog era, shortly after graduating from Rhode Island School of Design, where he is now a professor.

Understanding Exposure, 4th Edition: From Film to Pixels. Finding Your True Path. Understanding the Business of Entertainment: Tools for the Imaging Educator. The Photography Teacher's Handbook: Photography secrets from one of the world's top shooters. Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer. Learning the Technical Art of Digital Photography. Available for the first time in a compact edition, the ground-breaking Magnum Contact Sheets presents a remarkable selection of contact sheets and ancillary material, revealing for the first time how the most celebrated Magnum photographers capture and edit the very best shots.

The reproductions of the photographs in this book are of outstanding quality. You want to learn the same techniques that Joe McNally shares in his seminars and lectures in a book. In The Moment It Clicks , Joe McNally breaks new ground by blending the rich, stunning images and elegant layout of a coffee-table book with the invaluable training, no-nonsense insights, and photography secrets usually found only in those rare, best-of-breed educational books. It will help you understand photography and the art of making great photos at a level you never thought possible. Every turn of the page has a compelling photo which is the subject of the lesson.

Some lessons are technical such as how-to on lighting, while others are lessons on approach, demeanor or attitude. It is a must for amateurs through to pros. Photographers of every experience, style and age will gain huge value. Beautifully produced and presented in an attractive landscape trim, Ansel Adams: The photographs are arranged chronologically into five major periods, from his first photographs made in Yosemite and the High Sierra in to his work in the National Parks in the s up to his last important photographs from the s.

The photographs are reproduced with the fine attention to detail, shadow and contrast that Adams would have demanded. Even though the book could have been just a little bit bigger, it is a nice size to fit on your lap without breaking your arms.

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Powerful, moving and vivid images of many kinds of people from all over the world, all taken by Magnum photographer Steve McCurry. Portraits is a series of photos that will inspire you to get out there and shoot. All the faces tell stories, the eyes of these people speak volumes. The Decisive Moment by Cartier Bresson.

The Decisive Moment is a reprint of the book that launched Cartier-Bresson to international fame, adorned with a collage cover by artist Henri Matisse, making it beautiful to behold whether open or shut. The book has influenced generations of photographers. The title defines the notion of the famous peak in which all elements in the photographic frame accumulate to form the perfect image. The work of Cartier Bresson needs to be re-examined several times to really get a feel for what he was trying to capture in his imagery.

This is one of those beautiful photography books that is intended to stay out of your bookshelf and on your table top, allowing you to come back to it time and time again. A Photographer Found by John Maloof. You want to explore the full range of work by American photographer Vivian Maier. I have the other 2 books by the same author.

This is by far the best book to date. The pages are larger than any of the other volumes, and the quality of the images is much better than those in the other volumes. Universally acknowledged as a photobook classic, Diane Arbus: On the surface, these photographs represent a cross-section of fringe society, with all of its inherent complexity and grit. But they become quite revealing about her psyche during the period she was creating this amazing body of work. You want to emulate tried and tested female posing for your swimwear and boudoir photography. Not merely a book crammed full of eye-candy, The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit book is an invaluable reference for any photographer who shoots women for a living.

This anniversary edition features star athletes in swimsuits, never before seen outtakes and of course, all the iconic Sports Illustrated covers. There are lots of pictures that made the cut, plus a lot of extras and behind the scenes pictures to give the reader a more personal, in the moment feeling of being there at the shoot. The pages are thick paper and the ink quality is high. Very sharp colours and hardly any blurring throughout the book.

Definitely a nice book to have on your coffee table. Best Photography Books — Books on Creativity for Photographers Remaining creative in your photography is a challenge, but by reading regularly, our minds can be kept freshly stocked with new ideas. Gaining creative inspiration for our photography does not mean we are limited to only reading books on photography of course. This section highlights the books recommended by photographers that have inspired them in some way to create better photography.

You want to visualize your work, and the world, in a whole new light by developing your photographic vision. Learning to See Creatively is the definitive reference for any photographer looking for a fresh perspective on their work. Fully revised with percent new photography, this best-selling guide takes a radical approach to creativity by explaining how it is not just an inherent ability but a skill that can be learned and applied.

Using inventive photos from his own stunning portfolio, author and veteran photographer Bryan Peterson deconstructs creativity for all level of photographer. Buy This Book If: You want to be put in touch with your artistic side and not feel guilty about borrowing to find inspiration. When Austin Kleon was asked to address college students in upstate New York, he shaped his speech around the ten things he wished someone had told him when he was starting out. The talk went viral, and its author dug deeper into his own ideas to create Steal Like an Artist.

The result is inspiring, hip, original, practical, and entertaining.

And filled with new truths about creativity: Nothing is original, so embrace influence, collect ideas, and remix and re-imagine to discover your own path. The author describes ten basic principles to boost your creativity. The book is stuffed with practical tips that you can adopt. Filled with illustrations, quotes, stories, and examples, Show Your Work! You want to spark up your creativity and discover your creative potential. Elizabeth Gilbert is no stranger in the world of inspirational and empowering writing. With previous works like Eat, Pray, Love she has set the bar high, but Elizabeth nails it again.

Creative Living Beyond Fear is a must-read for all photographers looking to awaken their dormant creative side. She boldly asks us to abandon our fears and embrace our curiosity. The author writes in a playful and conversational tone, but with no sugarcoating. She cuts straight to the point, creative people should accept their role in the society. There is no need to burden yourself with other things, you should write books, make art, create music, etc. Never have I ever thought about creativity in this way, I always approached it systematically, but Elizabeth encourages us to be playful and open about it.

Big Magic changed my outlook on the creative process itself, thought me to enjoy it a lot more and most importantly uncovered a whole new part of me. You want to get an honest and straightforward talk about creativity and how to uncover it. Hugh MacLeod is a young and versatile writer. He covers a wide range of topics, from marketing to the meaning of life, but one may say that his expertise is talking about creativity. In his book, Ignore Everybody and 39 Other Keys to Creativity , MacLeod uses a bit cynical and witty tone to deliver powerful messages about creativity.

Reading it felt like a breeze. I am a photographer and I always look for new ways to spark my creativity and Ignore Everybody did just that for me. This brutally honest and at times funny book helped me realize a couple of things. First, nobody gets suddenly discovered, second progress is slow and painful, and my favorite thing Hugh says is that there is no miracle.

There is a lot more in this book, but I will leave it for you to discover. Just know that this book is a breath of honest air compared to other books that tell you to jump and believe. The better you are at business, or more specifically marketing, the more successful you can be as a professional photographer. By using the advice in these books, many photographers have achieved a growth in their photography business.

You are a young entrepreneur that is looking to learn every aspect of marketing for small businesses. This updated and expanded edition of the s bestseller has become a bible for all small entrepreneurs and business owners. More than 30 years ago Levinson started to revolutionize marketing strategies for small businesses, including photographers.

In this fourth iteration of Guerilla Marketing , Levinson gives us strategies for marketing on the internet, tips on how to use new technologies, and much, much more. Running a successful small business is a lot harder without reading this edition of Guerilla Marketing.

A must-read for all the people who want to learn the basics of marketing strategies for small businesses. You will not only learn cheap ways to market your studio, shop or any type of business, but you will also understand the fundamentals of marketing. You want to learn the secrets of having a successful photography business. Instead, the book gives you all the information you need to successfully interact with your clients, negotiate projects, and organize your business operations.

Photography is like any other business and if you want to be successful, you will need to overcome issues that every photography business faces today. Best Business Practices for Photographers is a must-read for all struggling photographer that need advice on running their business. You will learn a lot from this versatile page-turner, like how to reach clients, nail down negotiations for deals, fulfill all your business owner duties, and much more.

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You want to learn all nooks and crannies of running a successful photography business. There is no doubt that Lara is well-established and highly competent to write on the topic of the photography business. She states in her book that the photography is a highly competitive business and if you want to succeed, you will need to plan out every aspect of your business. Lara uses her photography business website, Photomint. Very informative read for all photographers looking for ways to build their own business. Luckily, we have Lara. She really managed to nail everything down in a way that it makes sense, even for a newcomer to the industry.

Lara talks in great details about what to do and what to avoid when building your photography brand. You are looking to start or improve your photography business. The author acknowledges this from the start and focuses on giving valuable advice on how to build your brand, create business and marketing plans, use social media to maximum potential, and much, much more.

After you finish this book, you will be able to tackle every business problem that comes your way. After I have finished the book, I can say with most certainty that he is. Prepare for everything and leave nothing to chance, otherwise, your business will go down sooner than you think. Certainly, a must-read for up-and-coming photographers. You are looking for a step-by-step advice on building a successful photography business. Start a Successful Photography Business in 34 Days is aimed at photographers who are stuggling to stay profitable in their business.

Instead, Amanda talks about a business side of photography and does that in a very easy-to-understand manner. The first part of Start a Successful Photography Business in 34 Days focuses on preparing and planning out your finances, legal obligations, branding, etc. In the second part, marketing becomes the focus of her writing. Learn how to create a month marketing plan that will keep you busy all year round. The sad reality is that there is no bulletproof plan for running a successful photography business, but the author gives a lot of tools and shares her knowledge, so you have a better chance of success.

You want to learn how to build a bulletproof photography business in the 21st century. Dane Sanders is a well-known photographer and speaker that has a couple of great photography books under his belt.

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It is no secret that the photography business has never been more competitive and fierce. In Fast Track Photographer Dane acknowledges this situation, but also states that there is no point in looking what other people do. Instead, each photographer should focus on themselves because they are the most powerful resource they have. In this book, you will learn how to avoid mistakes other photographers make, discover your unique talents, and create a financial plan that suits your lifestyle.

He is able to reach in you and make you believe in yourself and your talents. This book has a business side of it and it is very helpful, but what got me hooked was a more personal message of being the best possible version of yourself. Know your weaknesses and work around them, always emphasize your strengths and grow them.

These are just some of the many lessons Dane talks about in his book, so if you want to learn more definitely pick it up. You want to learn how to book more clients in a smart and modern way. More Brides focuses mainly on wedding photographers, but it is easily applicable to other parts of the profession. The popular ebook goes through all modern techniques for building and sustaining your client base.

Modern Marketing Techniques for the Smarter Wedding Photographer , is a hell of a book and definitely a must-read for all photographers, but especially for wedding ones. He goes over every possible way of building and sustaining a successful photography business, but does so in a light and understandable manner. Mark talks about the importance of keyword research, SEO link building, social media, referrals, and a lot, lot more. Wedding photographer or not this book is a gold mine of valuable business information.

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Best Photography Books — Books on Productivity for Photographers Photography technique combined with excellent marketing skills can create a very successful photography business. However, unless you remain productive, all this will be in vain. Productivity is an important topic particularly for anyone who is self-employed. For photographers whose work consists of a lot of editing, marketing and other deskbound work, remaining productive can often be a challenge. Here are the best books on productivity that are the most popular amongst the photographers interviewed for this article.

You are looking to learn more about creative productivity and how to increase it. Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus, and Sharpen Your Creative Mind , had to be included in this list of the best photography books because it teaches you how to accomplish everything you plan without wasting time or stressing yourself out. She features more than 20 creative people in her book, sharing their thoughts and knowledge on this topic. I thoroughly enjoyed every page of it and went through it like a hot knife through butter.

It is very easy to read and understand, making it a perfect audio book for running. On top of that, it has a great message and lesson on how to deal with stress. It teaches photographers to look at the bigger picture and not stress about little things. Sometimes these little things are helpful for our productivity. A must-read for all photographers who are struggling with stress! You want to understand how successful individuals run their life and what drives them. Tools of Titans is certainly one of the best business books Tim Ferris has written.

Ferris has a long-running podcast in which he interviews successful people from all parts of the industry. After more than guests Tim decided to compile all the things he learned into one easy-to-read book, creating an instant hit and a bestseller.

In Tools of Titans , he talks about what drives these people, what is the secret of their success, what are their business tactics, and much more. The book is full of life-changing lessons that are applicable to every type of business, including photography. You want to learn different creative business strategies from 21 incredible minds. Established author Jocelyn Glei returns once more to teach young creative people how to generate more opportunities, make bolder decisions, build valuable relationships, and much, much more.

Maximize Your Potential sums up knowledge of 21 creative minds that have made a huge impact in their respective industries. If you want to bounce back up from recent failure in your photography work and spark your creativeness once more, then this book should definitely be a part of your collection. First of all, it offers advice from 21 very different creative people. They all have their own take on creativity and how to best use it. The second thing that makes it different, is that this book is a straight how-to guide.

You will get detailed guides on strategies that you can implement right now, or try them in the future. A must-read for everyone. You are looking to learn all the basics of starting a fresh business in the creative industry. Jocelyn Glei comes up a lot on our list, but frankly it is well-deserved. She is one of the best authors when it comes to building up confidence in creative minds.

This time she focuses more on a business side of the industry. Again she takes wisdom from many leaders of creative industry and compiles them in one easy-to-read book. Make Your Mark will teach you how to take the wheel and ride your photography business or any other start-up to success. Learn what makes a good product, how to polish it, how to inspire your team, and ultimately, how to create something meaningful. It has the perfect length and tone, making it fun and easy to read. For me, it served its purpose. It taught me the basics of a start-up business and motivated me to make a move.

Definitely a recommended read for all creatives in the photography industry. In it, he discusses the principles of intuitive navigation and information design in a very practical, witty, and easy-to-digest way. You are looking to learn the fundamentals of great design. Since then much has changed and the author has made sure everything is addressed and updated in this 4th edition. This book is still very much an introduction to the fundamentals of great design, but this time she uses updated visuals, examples, and projects for you to try.

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Why is a design book in a list of the best photography books? As a young and self-taught photographer, I was always looking for ways to improve my skills and talents. The book is an easy read and has taught me a lot about design, which in return improved my photography composition.

Her techniques and principles are neatly illustrated and explained on before and after pictures. Best Photography Books — Books on Philosophy for Photographers I thought twice about including this final topic in this list of the best books for photographers. I must admit that philosophy particular in work is not a topic that interested me before writing this article.

However, I chose to include a section on the best books on philosophy for photographers since the topic cropped up so often among those interviewed. It seems that many photographers place an importance on maintaining the right frame of mind to conduct their photography work more efficiently, and no doubt, more creatively. You want to uncover your inner potential and free your mind from doubt. Philosophy books on creativity are usually hard to read and filled with overcomplicated words and phrases, but not The War of Art.

This practical and engaging guide to succeeding in the creative industry will show you how to avoid obstacles and achieve greatness. Regardless if you are a writer, painter or photographer, The War of Art will help you break all the chains that hold you back from reaching the highest level of creativity. The whole premise of the book is that there is a part of us that helps us achieve our goals and a part of us that prevents us from doing so.

If you want to be a successful photographer you will have to overcome the suppressing side of your mind and the only way to do this is through hard work. You want to learn the art of persuasion and how to deal with clients and people in general. How to Win Friends and Influence People had to be on the list of the best photography books, simply because of how important client interactions in photography business can be.

At first glance, there is not much in common between this book and photography, but if you dig a little deeper, you will realize that running a successful photography business and the art of persuasion have a lot in common. You will learn essential techniques in handling people, six ways to make people like you, twelve ways to win people to your side, etc. Essential reading for photographers who spend a lot of time with their clients, e. Some might say that learning how to manipulate and influence people is unnecessary, but if you are a young photographer on the rise, you will need all the knowledge to make it in this competitive business.

You will learn about honesty, criticism, emotions, and a lot, lot more. You want an easy-to-digest guide on how to succeed in business and life in general. This beautifully written book has helped a number of creative minds reach their highest potential. Learn to overcome the impossible, create the unthinkable, and solve all your life problems. Boy did this change a lot in my mind. The book is super easy to read and digest, so there are no excuses to skip it!

You want to learn the secrets behind the biggest success stories of brilliant individuals. The Story of Success is a brilliantly written book that will keep you entertained from the first page to the last one. In this book, the author shines a spotlight on the so-called outliers that are, in fact, people who are the most successful and the brightest in their area of expertise. The question he asks i: What is the key ingredient? In short, he concludes that we pay too much attention to what they are really like, and no attention on where they came from, what drives them, etc.

Learn what it takes to become a great musician, artist, photographer, etc. This whole time we are told that hard work pays off and that we need to be smart if we are to achieve any success, but the author of Outliers has a bit different view. He writes about how important the day and age you are born into are and how your potential is limited by the factors you have no control of.

Sure, in the second part of the book, Gladwell acknowledges that the only way to success is through hard work, but he also shows us how to manipulate the system that is holding us back. A truly enlightening read and frustrating at times, but definitely worth every penny. Creativity is in a lot of ways connected to our state of mind. It is a great wake-up call for all the people who are living in false positivity. As the blunt author states, there are only so many things we can care about, so focus on what matters to you and realize your potential in the most honest way.

As photographers, we sometimes need to learn to stop being entitled about our proffession. It will help us work harder and improve ourselves. I was one of those people that worried too much about everything until I lost the track of what I was set to accomplish. The wake-up call that came right on time in my life, helped me toss aside all the crap and focus on my true passion, photography. Again, thank you Mark, and if you are a photographer like me give this book a chance.

I guarantee you it will enter your best books on photography list, or at least, look badass on your book shelf!

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