What are some good recommendations on books (physical or digital) on photography I can read to become a better photographer?
I have had my Nikon D3200 for about a year now and am having lots of fun with it. Now that I will soon have some time off from work, I want to improve my skills and become a better photographer.
I have learned and now understand the basics of the exposure triangle and how to use these settings to create different effects as desired.
What I think I need the most is to become better at composition and finding the right angles that give a shot its depth.
What literature would you recommend I read during my time off to become better?
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I appreciate any advice you have for me.
Have you read “stunning digital photography” by Tony and Chelsea Northrup? It might be a little bit geared towards the novice but I seem to remember quite a few advanced tips in there too. Might be worth a skim or a check out from the library?
Search for a “rule of thirds tutorial”.
I am well aware of the rule of thirds. I was hoping to deepen my knowledge and skills a bit beyond putting the subject on the third-lines. Thank you for your suggestion though :)
Or maybe the rule of thirds is deeper than I thought? I am no expert…
I am no expert either. I have just looked through ~10 of your posts and got the impression: that’s one of the most obvious missing things.
Ansel Adams‘ „The Camera“ and „The Negative“ contain some very valuable information.
Two short non-technical books that are well worth a read:
On Being a Photographer: A Practical Guide - Bill Jay and David Hurn. Written well before the digital age but still very relevant
Art and Fear - David Bayles andTed Orland. Aimed at anyone involved in creative fields, it explores your relationship with what you do