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Beginning Photography
National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Secrets to Making Great PicturesNational Geographic Photography Field Guide: Secrets to Making Great Pictures by Peter K. Burian
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A good introduction to photography in a compact size that you can carry when out with your camera! Half of the book is devoted to the work of some of the National Geographic photographers.
The Digital Printing Handbook:A Photographers guide to creative printing techniquesThe Digital Printing Handbook:A Photographers guide to creative printing techniques by Tim Daly
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Digital photography is so much more that just looking at your photos on your computer :-)
Composition in ArtComposition in Art by Henry Rankin Poore
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Light and composition are the two most important elements of photography. This is the best book on photography that I own... and it's an artists book!
The Photographer's Guide to FiltersThe Photographer's Guide to Filters by Lee Frost
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Filters may not be so important to a digital photographer... but I still believe in understanding film photography processes, and filters play an important part in that.
The Master Printer's Workbook: A Professional Guide to Black and White Darkroom TechniquesThe Master Printer's Workbook: A Professional Guide to Black and White Darkroom Techniques by Steve MacLeod
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Another film photography book. Rotovision books are always exceptional, and the black and white images in this one are inspiring.
The Camera (New Photo)The Camera (New Photo) by Ansel Adams
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Understanding your camera is vital. Ansel Adams is a superb teacher. Everything you need to know about the film camera is here.