Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Vincent Laforet may not need an introduction, but his first book does. In case you’ve never heard of Vince Laforet, he is considered to be one of the most accomplished story telling photographers of his generation. Laforet was commissioned by international publications such as the New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, Sports [...]
Do I really need to introduce David duChemin? Canadian assignment photographer, author and workshop leader, David’s main focus has been humanitarian projects. He has written several truly inspiring books and leads photography workshops in such exotic locations as Laos and Ethiopia. Photographically Speaking is the fourth book of the Vision trilogy… No, it’s not a [...]
I’ve always preferred black and white photography to color. Landscapes take a more dramatic look, portraits become timeless. B&W images can also look flat and boring and it’s all up to you to create magic in the digital darkroom. It’s a daunting task for some but, with a little training and lots of practice, you [...]
Composition, From Snap Shot to Great Shots is part of a series published by Peachpit Press geared towards beginner to intermediate photographers. It’s a great way to start your education if you want to learn to take better photos. First a few words about the author, Laurie Excell. Although her name may not sound familiar, chances [...]
The Portrait Photography Course – Principles, practice, and techniques: The essential guide for photographers by Mark Jenkinson – Published by Peachpit Press – Book Review Mark Jenkinson has enjoyed a 25 year career as a pro photographer shooting a variety of genres including portraits and fashion as well as assignments as a photojournalist. He also [...]
Chasing the Light – Improving Your Photography With Available Light by Ibarionex Perello. Published by New Riders Chasing the Light is not just a ‘how-to’ book, it’s an inspiration! I became familiar with the author, Ibarionex Perello, while listening to hours of his podcast The Candid Frame. Thanks to him, I discovered dozens of amazing photographers, [...]
I could not find the word ‘digital’ in Lee Frost’s book – 500 Composition Hints, Tips and Techniques for Photographers. Anywhere … and then it popped up in a chapter on the type of camera you should use. There, the point is made that “it doesn’t matter whether you shoot digitally or expose film, the [...]
Today D. Travis North from Shutter Pro shares his review on a new photography book – The Photographer’s Survival Guide: How to Build and Grow a Successful Business by Amanda Sosa Stone and Suzanne Sease. It is difficult for many to turn a hobby like Photography into a business. The business side of photography is [...]
From the mountains of feedback that Digital Photography School generates there appears to be a skill division in visitors: there are those who are well up in digital imaging and those who could politely be described as ‘well down’. For the ‘well down’ Digital Compact Cameras: Great Photos Every Time by Arnold Wilson is a [...]
Mastering High Dynamic Range Photography This book naturally follows on Michael Freeman’s other book on night and low light photography, but I have to admit that I approached it — and the subject of HDR — with quite a degree of apprehension. For me the whole topic of HDR and the results it produces are, [...]
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