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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Aug 17 2010 : 08:49:17 AM
I need book titles for basic picture taking techniques. I'm on my own on this, as I have not found others to join my chapter. I've even sent a msg to another nearby chapter, and have not rcvd any answers back. A bit sad about this. Anyway, would love to hear what you have read or are reading for the intermediate badge in "shutterbugs" - thanks.
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - May 01 2011 : 08:05:43 AM
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Originally posted by Kevin
Hi Kristina,
Maybe I can offer you some advice on this. The thing with most basic photography books is they all have essentially the same information, if that's all you need you can probably find a decent enough book at a used book store or local library. If you like though I have a couple friends who are both teaching photo courses at different universities and I can ask what book they're having their students read. There are a few books that I really enjoyed when I first started shooting as well: "The Tao of Photography," by Philip Gross and S.I. Shapiro, "The Mind's Eye," by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and "Truth Needs No Ally," by Howard Chapnick. Chapnick's book is focused more on photojournalism but "Tao of Photography," and "The Mind's Eye," are both excellent reads for novice to professional photographers. I will say though that none of them really deal with any of the mechanics of photography but focus more on the approach. Anyways hope this helps, enjoy working on your badge.
-Kevin
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
-Robert A. Heinlein
I could only find one of these books at one interloan library. I'm not sure it's in our area, but will try to order it anyway.
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| justbe |
Posted - Aug 23 2010 : 09:13:00 AM
Kristina-
I'm a professional photographer and would be happy to walk you through, virtually any photo help you need. I also teach a few photo basic classes. I have been working on putting together a online class so in helping you it will spur me to make it happen. As far as books, Kevin is right they are all about the same. Let me know if I can help. www.krishundt.com
Kris
Farmgirl #1761
“Not all those who wander are lost.”
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| Wende |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 05:05:35 AM
The Apron Gathering in Kansas City is having a photo contest for farmgirls.
Farmgirls of the Heartland.
September 18, 2010.
Photos must be in by Sept. 16.
Wende
www.farmgirlsoftheheartland.blogspot.com
You know your a Farm Girl when...
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| Kevin |
Posted - Aug 17 2010 : 10:06:32 AM
Hi Kristina,
Maybe I can offer you some advice on this. The thing with most basic photography books is they all have essentially the same information, if that's all you need you can probably find a decent enough book at a used book store or local library. If you like though I have a couple friends who are both teaching photo courses at different universities and I can ask what book they're having their students read. There are a few books that I really enjoyed when I first started shooting as well: "The Tao of Photography," by Philip Gross and S.I. Shapiro, "The Mind's Eye," by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and "Truth Needs No Ally," by Howard Chapnick. Chapnick's book is focused more on photojournalism but "Tao of Photography," and "The Mind's Eye," are both excellent reads for novice to professional photographers. I will say though that none of them really deal with any of the mechanics of photography but focus more on the approach. Anyways hope this helps, enjoy working on your badge.
-Kevin
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
-Robert A. Heinlein |
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