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Top 7 Photography Books

If you love a photographer, then you'll want to print a copy of this list. These are the most wished for books on Amazon. This means there is probably a book or two on this list your photographer would love. Save yourself some time by using this list as a shopping list. Your photographer will love you for it.

1. National Geographic Image Collection by National Geographic, Michelle Anne Delaney, Maura Mulvihill (5.0 out of 5 stars)

Behind National Geographic's worldwide reputation as a powerhouse of photography lies one of the finest, most extensive, and most unique graphic resources on Earth: the National Geographic Image Collection. For the first time ever, readers will plumb the fascinating depths of this immense archive from the earliest photographs collected in the late 19th century to the cutting-edge work of today.

2. The Digital Photography Book, Volume 3 by Scott Kelby (4.3 out of 5 stars)

This book truly has a brilliant premise, and here's how Scott describes it: "If you and I were out on a shoot and you asked me, 'Hey Scott, I want the light for this portrait to look really soft and flattering. How far back should I put this softbox?' I wouldn't give you a lecture about lighting ratios, or flash modifiers. In real life, I'd just turn to you and say, 'Move it in as close to your subject as you possibly can, without it actually showing up in the shot.'

3. VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography by David duChemin (4.9 out of 5 stars)

A book for any photographer who's ever felt compelled to combine their craft with the world of commerce and make the transition to becoming a vocational photographer. More like a sketchbook of ideas and wisdom than it is a system to get rich quick on photography, VisionMongers takes a look at the changing landscape of professional photography and the various journeys that can be taken to get there.

4. Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision by David duChemin (4.8 out of 5 stars)

A book about finding and expressing your photographic vision, specifically where people, places, and cultures are concerned. A personal book full of real-world wisdom and incredible images, author David duChemin (of pixelatedimage.com) shows you both the how and the why of finding, chasing, and expressing your vision with a camera to your eye.

5. The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos by Michael Freeman (4.6 out of 5 stars)

Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph. The ability to see the potential for a strong picture and then organize the graphic elements into an effective, compelling composition has always been one of the key skills in making photographs.

6. The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2 by Scott Kelby (4.6 out of 5 stars)

In Volume 2, Scott adds entirely new chapters packed with Plain English tips on using flash, shooting close up photography, travel photography, shooting people, and even how to build a studio from scratch, where he demystifies the process so anyone can start taking pro-quality portraits today! Plus, he's got full chapters on his most requested topics.

7. The Moment It Clicks: Photography Secrets From One of the World's Top Shooters by Joe McNally (4.2 out of 5 stars)

Joe McNally, one of the world's top pro digital photographers, breaks new ground by doing something no photography book has ever done-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.

You don't want to miss out on the rest of the list. Check out http://bestslrcamera.org/photography-books/10-best-photography-books. I'm sure you'll find something your photographer will love. And guess who gets the credit....you.

"I just love it. How did you know?"

About the Author

Debbie Lattuga is a photography enthusiast encouraging people to express themselves through photography. To find out more about SLR cameras, check out her blog at
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Nikon D5000 or Canon T1i? Easy 10 points!?

I would classify myself as a late beginner photographer. I've been doing it for a year, and I've almost got the hang of Manual on my digital camera (it has other settings as well).

I want to get a DSLR now, and I'm torn between the Nikon D5000 and Canon EOS D500 (rebel T1i).
I pretty much know the pros and cons of each from a bunch of reviews, but I still can't make up my mind.

The two things I enjoy taking pictures of the most are nature shots (close-ups of flowers, animals, etc.) and regular family/friend shots.

I've heard the Canon is better in general for movies, ISO noise level, etc. But what really got me for the Nikon was the LCD that you can swivel. I wouldn't have cared that much, but my nature photography book says swivel LCDs are really great for getting good focus especially in nature shots.

Anyone who has tried both cameras and wants to give their opinion? Easy 10 points. :)

There were several tests including this one (http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Nikon_D5000/verdict.shtml)
which indicated that Nikon D5000 produces superior image quality overall to EOS D500.
Based on the photography subjects that you've mentioned above noise levels won't be an issue (especially with all the noise reduction software we have available today). Obviously, Nikon people will encourage you to get Nikon and vise versa. I suggest, if you haven't done so yet...go to the local store and actually hold both of these cameras and you'll probably be able to decide then and there which one you like more.

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Digital Photography Benefits for Beginners

It is no wonder that digital photography has caught on in popularity. You can instantly review the pictures you took and delete the bad photos. In the old days, you would be wasting money developing pictures that turned out bad because you didn't know it. This is no longer the case these days as there's no film to develop. Sure you can go to your local picture developing shop and print off photos from the memory card but why would you? Instead of printing off a few copies of the same photo to send to family members, you can now just email them the photo instead. Talk about cost savings! And this leads to a saving of physical space as well. Where will you put all the thousands of pictures you took? You can save your digital photo album on CD/DVD discs and free up much needed space on your coffee table and book shelves.

With all these benefits of digital photography, you would think that digital camera costs would be high for beginners or that they would be complicated to operate. This is not the case at all as in order to bring digital photography to the masses, camera companies have lowered their cost drastically. Furthermore, with the technological advancements, a lot of the technical aspects of picture taking has been automated. You can now get very good beginner point and shoot digital cameras for very reasonable prices.

So what should people look for when they are shopping for a beginner digital camera? If you're looking to take pictures of family and friends, then a digital camera with 2x or 3x optical zoom is quite sufficient. Also, look for other functionality in the digital camera as well. It is very common nowadays that digital cameras can also take short video clips. This is a wonderful feature to have in addition to static images.

Taking pictures and video is great but there is nothing worse when on a family outing than to run out of batteries or memory capacity. Get nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries as they are great with devices that require lots of recharging. This will save lots of money with these batteries capable of recharging 1000s of times. For memory storage, get extra memory cards/sticks that are at least 1 GB in storage. The prices keep on dropping in memory cards/sticks as well with the advancements in technology.

The financial entry into digital photography is not that steep for a beginner photographer. The important thing to keep in mind is to know your needs and do the research accordingly.

About the Author

Mariam Ma writes for Picture Creative, a digital camera store specializing in Nikon camera accessories. For cheap Nikon SB-800 flash for sale and discount Nikon D300 camera body, visit our site.

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Which is the best digital photography book every beginner should read?

One of the best books to start with is 'Understanding Exposure' by Bryan Peterson.

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