Best Book On Photography?

[BUCKO]

I'm looking for the best photography instruction book out there. I need something that will make me a good enough photographer to justify the money I spent on my camera. Any suggestions?

[allrightnow]

National Geographic Photography Field Guide

Beyond that, forget the book and shoot! It's the only way to make the photographer you want to be.

The book is a good one though if you want something small enough to throw in your bag.

[Big Mark]

The one I hear most commonly is "Understanding Exposure (http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-Photographs-Digital-Updated/dp/0817463003/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-3235040-1713461?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1180870132&sr=8-1)" by Brian Peterson. I bought it about a week ago and am about halfway through it. It's great about covering the "building blocks"

[LarryD]

I'm looking for the best photography instruction book out there. I need something that will make me a good enough photographer to justify the money I spent on my camera. Any suggestions?

what are you hoping to learn?

what do you already know?

what kind of camera did you buy?

[BUCKO]

what are you hoping to learn?

what do you already know?

what kind of camera did you buy?


I know just enough to know that I don't know much. I think I have a decent eye for determining what would make a good picture. But for some reason, when I take a picture it just doesn't look that good.

I'd say I'm a slightly above average "joe average" photographer. I want to be better than that.

The camera I bought is a Canon EOS digital rebel XT. It came with an 18-55mm lens and a 75-300mm lens. I also bought a wide angle lens with a macro.

[Mrs. Click]

honestly, the manual that came with your camera. It's a dry read, but if you read it while you have your camera out, you will learn a lot about your camera. 2nd place: understanding exposure, bryan peterson.

[Mrs. Click]

one more thing you might could look into...

Jodie Coston's free lesson...scroll down a smidge

http://www.morguefile.com/archive/classroom.php

[Big Mark]

Great link - thanks!

and welcome, by the way. Make yourself at home.