PhotoFidelity

The last book I reviewed, Creative Black and White: Digital Photography Tips and Techniques, did a superb job of covering all aspects of black and white photography.  The book I’m highlighting here, … (more)

Advanced Digital Photography: Techniques and Tips for Creating Professional Quality Images

is a small book of 144 pages book published in 2007.  It is divided into two main sections, first, Digital Imaging Principles… (more)

Judging from Amazon readers’ reviews, it appears that Tony Worobiec and Ray Spence consistently author high-quality books.  Their 144 page collaborative work, Black & White Photography in the… (more)

I just finished reading The Complete Guide to Black & White Digital Photography by Michael Freeman (Paperback - Nov. 3, 2009) and was impressed with its build quality. The slightly oversized book… (more)

Black and white photography is far more than just color photography minus the color.  It requires a different artistic eye, a few additional rules, and some post-processing knowledge to create the… (more)

Harold Davis is becoming one of my favorite authors.  His work is consistent, his writing is clear and engaging, and his photos are visually interesting.  As I’ve written previously… (more)

Harold Davis, author of Creative Landscapes: Digital Photography Tips & Techniques, has the remarkable ability to write books faster than I can read them. The ink is barely dry on this one, and he already… (more)

You may have heard it said that the last thing fish would discover is water, simply because they are always surrounded by it. Similarly, humans tend to notice only what is new or uncommon,… (more)

Are you looking for a good, well-rounded, in-depth book on exposure?  If you are, then get your hands on Digital Exposure Handbook .  This book is destined to be a classic reference… (more)

Scott Kelby’s, The Digital Photography Book: The step-by-step secrets for how to make your photos look like the pros’!is the bestselling digital photography book in history, according to Scott’s site. The… (more)

The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2is the sequel to Scott Kelby’s bestselling digital photography book, The Digital Photography Book: The step-by-step secrets for how to make your photos look… (more)

Though the book’s title, Edge of Darkness, may sound like the title for a soap opera, it’s attached to a book which contains… (more)

Having reviewed a number of black and white photography books recently, I decided it was time to  cover one devoted to color.
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Are you using a film camera?  Do you love black and white photography?  Are you interested in learning how to use the Zone System?  Then have I got the book for you! (more)

Have you ever wished you could take a travel photography how-to book along with you on vacation, just don’t have the extra space in your carry-on? Or, if you’re just starting out in landscape… (more)

Take a look at this image of the front cover of Fil Hunter and Robin Reid’s Focus On Lighting Photos book.  Guess what. That photo was shot using only an on-camera flash! (more)

What does it take to make a really great image? By the frenzied discussions on camera rumor sites, you might think it’s all about owning the latest and greatest camera equipment. Talk… (more)

“Photography is extremely good at getting straight to the point. Perhaps too good. There’s something in front of the camera; so shoot and you have an image of it, with or without any thought.” (more)

The Kodak Digital Photoguideis designed to be the professional photographer’s ready reference when taking both color and black-and-white digital pictures. It’s also very useful for… (more)

Photography books usually fall into one of two categories, either inspirational or instructional.  Light: Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lightingfalls decidedly into the latter.  This… (more)

The usefulness of many photography books decreases rapidly when they are tied to technology or software, such as to the latest camera models or Photoshop version. By contrast, photography books that teach basic principles can retain their value for many, … (more)

When it comes to night photography, many photographers have been guilty of the shot in the dark technique.  As author, Lance Keimig, explains, they used “…whatever film they might have… (more)

What skills are required to produce high-quality close-up photography?  What equipment do you need to be successful, and what should you know before attempting this photography…  (more)

What focal length lens accurately captures what we see?  That seems to be one of the most asked questions in photography forums lately.  And you know what?  After reading this book, you will come…  (more)

If you’re like me, you probably have less time for books than you’d like.  And since the sheer number of photography books available can be a little overwhelming, I try to limit myself to books…  (more)