Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of People" by Henry Carroll is a must-read for street photographers who want to unleash their artistic prowess. Carroll's guide offers practical tips and techniques that will elevate your street photography game.

Abbott’s decision to cover the excellent-value Affinity Photo alongside Photoshop meets the subscription/ non-subscription preferences of image-editing software buyers and widens the scope of the book. The clue to the organisation of the book lies in the title. Individual photographers are each assigned to a ‘Master of…’ chapter – for example, Flash (The Bragdon Brothers), Urban landscape (Sally Davies), Noir (Giacomo Brunelli) and Hidden stories (Melissa Breyer) – and contribute six images. En la parte un poco negativa del libro, que no considero que sea realmente malo, pero por poner el contrapunto a la review, el libro se hace tremendamente corto. Son pocas páginas y las descripciones y análisis de las fotografías son bastante cortas. Ésto es algo que se puede hacer tremendamente ameno para algunos y algo frustrante para otros. Eso ya cada uno tendrá que valorar su punto de vista, a mi me hubiera gustado poder analizar algo más en profundidad algunas fotografías. Best for Beginner to intermediate-level users of Photoshop and Affinity Photo can’t fail to improve their editing skills after reading this.I enjoyed reading this book because of the simpatic and relatable language Henry Caroll used while writing about the different photographers and their Pictures. While explicitly describing the techniques of the Photographers he managed to build in humor to distract from the books statistics but still remaining with the same theme. Mylio Photos – Access your photos from anywhere, without the cloud! Easily showcase your photos on-the-go, resolve duplicates, find faces and look for those stunning locations.

Now that everyone is a photographer, thanks to camera phones, the photographic portrait is more popular than ever. Por otro lado muchas veces se muestra una sola fotografía de toda una colección y eso es algo que puede llegar a descontextualizar en exceso algunas obras que en su conjunto podrían llegar a tener muchísimo más valor. Interviews with the photographers within each chapter allow the readers to get an insight into their artistic missions and working methods, while image thumbnails at the close of each chapter contain at-a-glance technical information. You’ll often find yourself doing a photo shoot in less-than-ideal situations – what can you do? Well, that’s the answer that you’ll find in this book. The authors present you with the ten worst situations and help you to overcome them. 52. Sketching Light. An Illustrated Tour of the Possibilities of Flash Lastly, I recommend that you learn how to communicate with your images. This involves finding a photographic genre that interests you, developing a creative style, and executing it.This is one of the best photography books for beginners because it’s dedicated to people with minimal equipment and shooting in a garage or some other unconventional location. Six continents, 40 countries and some of the most remote corners of Planet Earth feature in this collection of night-sky images – all of which makes The World at Night a great introduction to astrophotography. But anyone curious about the origins and development of the form should treat themselves to a copy of this book. The author is a curator and art historian who has worked at London’s National Portrait Gallery but ‘Face Time’ is anything but a stuffy treatise about photo portraiture. B&H – B&H is a world renowned supplier of all the gear photographers, videographers, and cinematographers need and want to create their very best work.

Siguiendo la tónica de la colección "Lea este libro si desea tomar buenas fotografias..." éste se centra en las fotografía de lugares. Sin entrar mucho en la parte técnica sobre la que ya se habla en el primer libro de la colección, éste se centra más en la fotografía hablando por la parte artística y de encuadre. Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs is ideal for the new wave of snapshooters using DSLR, compact system and bridge cameras, looking for top photography tips. Absolutely. Many famous or successful professionals are self-taught photographers. This doesn’t mean that you can’t learn from others. You can use many resources, such as books, video tutorials, and podcasts. Of course, there’s great value in attending a photo school. Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs is part of the internationally–bestselling 'Read This' series, which has sold over half–a–million books worldwide and has been translated into over 20 languages.

The Flash Book: How to Fall Hopelessly in Love with Your Flash and Finally Start Taking the Types of Images you Bought it for in the First Place He gives you key compositional concepts; from leading lines and framing, to rule of thirds and depth of field. Really making you think about your photographs while helping you develop your photographer's eye. There is an excellent chapter on light which every photographer should be thinking about constantly. Solid state physics Quantum theory Chemical bonds SCIENCE Physics Condensed Matter Física do estado sólido Mecânica quântica If you plan to make a living from photography, you must also learn how to create and grow your business. You’ll find a few books on this topic here on the list as well. You need to know how to use your camera. This way, you’ll learn to measure the light and control all the settings. Getting the correct exposure is just the first step. Then, you’ll learn how to use those settings to achieve your desired results.

Every teacher has their method, and every student has different needs. However, there are some things that every beginner photographer should learn.Yes, books are a great way to learn. This doesn’t mean that it’s the only way, though. You can complement your reading with online tutorials or by attending workshops. Please remember that any resources you use need to be put into practice. The best way to learn is by doing. There are some stunning pictures throughout which exemplify all the points made in the book which I found inspiring. They were helpful in solidifying the different concepts in my mind. As he notes in his introduction, “post-production can make the difference between a good image and a great image,” and the remaining 11 chapters show you how to turn your photos into great ones. With chapter headings like ‘Me, Myself and I’ and ‘Death by Selfie’ setting the tone, ‘Face Time’ is a compelling exploration of this type of photographic practice, and the selection of images – stretching from the Victorian period to the present day – is always engaging, fun – and insightful. Carroll's focus on capturing authentic moments and telling stories through your lens resonates deeply with street photographers. He encourages readers to observe their surroundings, connect with subjects, and convey the vibrant narratives of everyday life. With a straightforward and accessible writing style, Carroll's insights are easy to grasp and apply.