If you are looking for the best books to buy to help you as a digital photographer, here you go. We have compiled, what we think, are the best books and what readers think are the most essential. This includes books on how to take the best digital pictures and how to edit digital photos with photoshop. You can also find books to help you start a career as a freelance digital photographer, and teaches you how to sell your pictures online. Of course we also give you links to where you can purchase these books at a decent price. Remember that online isn't the only place with information, get reading!
Digital Photography Books
Here is our list of great books you can buy on the subject of digital photography.
The Digital Photography Book, Volume 1
Scott Kelby
This entire book is written with a brilliant premise, and here's how Scott describes it: "If you and I were out on a shoot, and you asked me, 'Hey, how do I get this flower to be in focus, but I want the background out of focus?' I wouldn't stand there and give you a lecture about aperture, exposure, and depth of field. In real life, I'd just say, 'Get out your telephoto lens, set your f/stop to f/2.8, focus on the flower, and fire away.' You d say, 'OK,' and you'd get the shot. That's what this book is all about. A book of you and I shooting, and I answer the questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I've learned just like I would with a friend, without all the technical explanations and without all the techno-photo-speak."
Purchase for 13.99
The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2
Scott Kelby
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, including loads of tips for landscape photographers, wedding photographers, and there's an entire chapter devoted to sharing some of the pro's secrets for making your photos look more professional, no matter what you're shooting.
Purchase for 14.99
The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book for Digital Photographers
Scott Kelby
Each year Scott trains thousands of professional photographers on how to use Photoshop, and almost without exception they have the same questions, the same problems, and the same challenges and that's exactly what he covers in this book. You'll learn:
- The sharpening techniques the pros really use.
- The pros tricks for fixing the most common digital photo problems fast!
- How to get great looking prints (that actually match your screen!)
- A whole chapter on the latest, most requested Photoshop special effects!
- How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat.
- How to process Raw images, plus how to take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS3!
- The portrait retouching secrets only the pros know about!
- How to add real automation to your work.
- How to show your work like a pro!
Purchase for 31.99
Camera Dollars
Not Exactly a book, more like an online continuous flow of Information
How to ensure you are getting the best fee possible for each photo you upload online, don't get taken advantage of, find out here how to ensure you are paid what your photos are really worth. How to put yourself in a buyer's shoes and always shoot to sell, find out what buyers are looking for and the easiest ways for you to deliver exactly what they need.
Sign up for 39.97
Easy Photography Business
Not Exactly a book, more like an online service
The nationwide shortage of individuals to perform these simple photographic "services" is huge! If you are dependable, can follow simple instructions, possess basic photographic/computer skills, and want to earn a real income with your camera, I currently have over 100 NATIONWIDE COMPANIES that would love to hear from you.
Download for 37.00
Digital Photography: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks
Gregory Georges
You already know digital photography basics. Now you'd like to go beyond the basics with shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster. And because you learn more easily when someone shows you how, this is the book for you. Inside, you'll find clear, illustrated instructions for 100 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach time-saving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you a more productive digital photographer.
Purchase for 13.99