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Reference Desk > Pathfinders > Photography
Photography
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Photography is an exciting and popular hobby that allows you to capture memories and share them with those you care about. With the current popularity of digital photography, it is easier than ever to take great pictures, print them out, and share them with families and friends, all in a cost-effective way.
 
 
 

Books:

 

Click: The Ultimate Photography Guide for Generation Now

by Charlie Styr with Maria Wakem

Teens love to take pictures of their friends, their families, their dogs, their noses... Now they can get serious with Click, the first how-to photography book written by teens for teens.

 

 

 

Digital Photography 1, 2, 3: Taking and Printing Great Pictures

by Rob Sheppard

This is exactly what photographers venturing into the digital world for the first time have been looking for: an easy-to-follow, well-illustrated manual that shows them how to take great photgraphs.

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Photography for Dummies

by Julie Adair King

This updated guide to taking great pictures with a digital camera - whether you're shooting for fun or for profit - delivers up-to-the-minute advice on everything from selecting the right camera to using advanced image-correction techniques, all written in clear, concise terms and presented with easy-to-follow steps.

 

 

 

Kodak Guide to Digital Photography

by Rob Sheppard

This authoritative text helps readers choose the right camera, understand the workings of the camera's sensor, master exposure measuring techniques, and determine the best shutter speed and aperture combinations for shooting various subjects. 

 

 

 

 

 

Mastering Black and White Digital Photography

by Michael Freeman

This guide begins with a discussion of visualizing in black and white, then addresses color converstion into grayscale, processing the image digitally, editing the image, and finally making the print itself.

 

 

 

Mastering Color Digital Photography

by Michael Freeman

Photographers will find expert guidance on sensitivity, color temperature, exposure, and invaluable advice on making the most of color as a design element.

 

 

 

National Audubon Society Guide to Nature Photography

by Tim Fitzharris

Focused on digital photography, this is a how-to book on nature photography featuring many illustrations, advice, tips, and analysis appropriate for both novice and experience photographers. 

 

 

Rick Sammon's Field Guide to Digital Photography: Quick Lessons on Making Great Pictures

by Rick Sammon

Check out this easy-to-carry, quick reference to tips and tricks for the digital photographer on the go, inspired by Rick Sammon's popular workshops given around the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adobe Photoshop Express Beta Pocket Guide

by Jeff Carlson

Adobe Photoshop Express Beta is a free Rich Internet Application that allows users to store, sort, and display digital photos with eye-catching effects. In this handy guide, the author walks you through the key features of this exciting new application.

 

 

 

 

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book: The Complete Guide for Photographers

by Martin Evening

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom has been designed from the ground up with photographers in mind. This book guides you through its powerful editing features, offered in a streamlined interface that lets photographers import, sort, and organize images. 

 

 

 

DVDs:

 

Learn Photography: Film and Digital 

This DVD is the starting point to any person wanting to learn the fundamentals of photography. It includes the 38 key concepts of basic photography.

 

Websites:

American Photography - This PBS site explores the history of photography in America and includes a Century of Images.

Flickr - Upload, organize, and share your photos with a free basic account.

National Geographic Photography - Get photography tips, view National Geographic photos, and submit your own.

Photobucket - Upload photos and videos for free, then share them with family and friends.

Smithsonian Photography Initiative - Explore the Smithsonian's photographic exhibitions and enjoy interactive online programs.

SnapFish - Visit this site for online digital photo printing, photo sharing, and personalized photo gifts.

 

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