Any good book on how to be a good photographer?

brifusg · 14th December 2004

Hi All,

I am looking for a good book teaching ppl how to take a nice shot. If you have read any good book, could you please recommend me?
I need to know:

-title
-author
-bookshop (if any)

Thanks in advance,

catchlights · 15th December 2004

Originally Posted by brifusg

Hi All,

I am looking for a good book teaching ppl how to take a nice shot. If you have read any good book, could you please recommend me?
I need to know:

-title
-author
-bookshop (if any)

Thanks in advance,

There will not be just A good book, you need to READ a lot of books, till today, I'm still keep on searching and reading.

How about start with your camera manual first?

And in our National Library, you may find many useful books on various subjects, and it is free to borrow.

Hope this help.

eikin · 15th December 2004

and always balance information with practice ... information becomes knowledge after practising and real time experience

catchlights · 15th December 2004

Originally Posted by eikin

and always balance information with practice ... information becomes knowledge after practising and real time experience

Yes, yes,

Venom81 · 15th December 2004

Originally Posted by eikin

and always balance information with practice ... information becomes knowledge after practising and real time experience

True.

I'm also practising now.

brifusg · 15th December 2004

Originally Posted by catchlights

There will not be just A good book, you need to READ a lot of books, till today, I'm still keep on searching and reading.

How about start with your camera manual first?

And in our National Library, you may find many useful books on various subjects, and it is free to borrow.

Hope this help.

Hi,

The camera manual I have read already, it is about how to use the camera actually, but when and how to apply all technique are what I really want to know.

I know to be an expert, ppl have to read a lot and practise a lot also, however, can anyone name few good books to start with? I believe you should have some good title on your mind.
Thanks a lot.

nickmak · 15th December 2004

Originally Posted by brifusg

Hi,

The camera manual I have read already, it is about how to use the camera actually, but when and how to apply all technique are what I really want to know.

I know to be an expert, ppl have to read a lot and practise a lot also, however, can anyone name few good books to start with? I believe you should have some good title on your mind.
Thanks a lot.

I recommend National Geographic's 'Field Guide to taking Great Photographs' or something like that. A good book to start with as it covers the basics of photography. You'll find it definitely at Kinokuniya.

Regards,
Nick

catchlights · 16th December 2004

In photography, the are many specialty in different areas, if you looking for general photography, try this http://www.photosecrets.com/bookstore.basic.html, many books list here may suitable for you.

And you may find this book John Hedgecoe's Photography Basics
by John Hedgecoe, in our National Library. It covers various kinds of subject.

yanyewkay · 16th December 2004

maybe can enrol in one of the photography courses offered here. Seems to be many running all the time.

Snowcrash · 16th December 2004

Originally Posted by brifusg

Hi,

I know to be an expert, ppl have to read a lot and practise a lot also, however, can anyone name few good books to start with? I believe you should have some good title on your mind.
Thanks a lot.

"Learn to see creatively" by Bryan Peterson

"How to photograph your life" by Nick Kelsh

student · 16th December 2004

A good photograph is made by a good photographer.

A good photograph is not made by following a set of rules as seen in any book. The guidelines as suggested in books are mostly guidelines on "techniques'. These are important and is the baisis of technical competence.

But you will have to a good photographer to make good photos. This takes time and maturity in the photographic vision.

I hope this makes sense to you.

To help you along the way, I strongly suggest you read and re-read and re-read and re-read this book:

"ON BEING A PHOTOGRAPHER" by David Hurn and Bill Jay.

sebastiansong · 16th December 2004

Photography like any craft is essentially the projection and interpretation of one's consciousness and character. Any book on any subject could enhances one's understanding of the self and the world and benefit photography. Don restrict yourself to just photography books, read widely, visit the galleries, live life and your photography will improve. The public library is a good start...

Student mentioned David Hurn's classic.. a most noteworthy title that unfortunately few know and even fewer read.

karwing · 16th December 2004

Originally Posted by nickmak

I recommend National Geographic's 'Field Guide to taking Great Photographs' or something like that. A good book to start with as it covers the basics of photography. You'll find it definitely at Kinokuniya.

Regards,
Nick

yup, good book. come's with gray card (innner cover) also.

https://bookweb.kinokuniya.co.jp/gue...25676X&AREA=04

brifusg · 16th December 2004

I really appreciate your help, guys.

jonlou · 16th December 2004

hello. u should really just pop by the library and immerse urself with the range of the photographing books they offer there.

pick and borrow what catches ur eye and do intensive reading and experimentation of ur cam.

its all abt reading and reading and reading at the same time playing ard with ur camera. trail and error.

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brifusg Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 60	Any good book on how to be a good photographer? Hi All, I am looking for a good book teaching ppl how to take a nice shot. If you have read any good book, could you please recommend me? I need to know: -title -author -bookshop (if any) Thanks in advance,

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sebastiansong Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 979	Photography like any craft is essentially the projection and interpretation of one's consciousness and character. Any book on any subject could enhances one's understanding of the self and the world and benefit photography. Don restrict yourself to just photography books, read widely, visit the galleries, live life and your photography will improve. The public library is a good start... Student mentioned David Hurn's classic.. a most noteworthy title that unfortunately few know and even fewer read. __________________ www.pbase.com/sebastiansong

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catchlights Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Punggol Posts: 10,782	In photography, the are many specialty in different areas, if you looking for general photography, try this http://www.photosecrets.com/bookstore.basic.html, many books list here may suitable for you. And you may find this book John Hedgecoe's Photography Basics by John Hedgecoe, in our National Library. It covers various kinds of subject.

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student Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,091	A good photograph is made by a good photographer. A good photograph is not made by following a set of rules as seen in any book. The guidelines as suggested in books are mostly guidelines on "techniques'. These are important and is the baisis of technical competence. But you will have to a good photographer to make good photos. This takes time and maturity in the photographic vision. I hope this makes sense to you. To help you along the way, I strongly suggest you read and re-read and re-read and re-read this book: "ON BEING A PHOTOGRAPHER" by David Hurn and Bill Jay.

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jonlou Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SG Posts: 316	hello. u should really just pop by the library and immerse urself with the range of the photographing books they offer there. pick and borrow what catches ur eye and do intensive reading and experimentation of ur cam. its all abt reading and reading and reading at the same time playing ard with ur camera. trail and error.