Focus and Filter is a new book from Andrew Darlow. It is written to help enthusiast photographers step up their technical and artistic game. [Read more…]
Photography Q&A: 100 Questions and Answers with Zack Arias – New Book
Photography Q&A: 100 Questions and Answers is a new book that is the product of Zack Arias’ Q&A tumblr, on which he has answered more than a thousand photography-related questions. The book culls down to more than 100 of the top questions he’s answered.
Photography Q&A: 100 Questions and Answers retails for $29.99; however, it is currently available for pre-order on Amazon for $16.80.
The Photograph, 2nd Edition – New Book
The Photograph, 2nd Edition is a new book from photographer Harald Mante.
“The Photograph: Composition and Color Design, 2nd Edition is a unique book geared toward intermediate to advanced creative photographers who want to push their images in new directions. Also, anyone practicing, studying, criticizing, or administering in the visual arts are sure to find this book an invaluable resource.”
The Photograph, 2nd Edition retails for $49.95; however, it is currently available for $26.34 on Amazon.com.
Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Composition Field Guide – New Book
Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Composition Field Guide is a new book from from the author of the wildly popular Understanding Exposure.
“In this handy, take-anywhere guide, renowned photographer, instructor, and bestselling author Bryan Peterson frees amateur photographers from the prejudices of what is “beautiful” or “ugly” so that they can instead focus on color, line, light, and pattern.”
Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Composition Field Guide retails for $22.99; however, it is currently available for $12.63 on Amazon.com. It is also available in a Kindle Edition.
Lighting for Digital Photography by Syl Arena Due Next Month
Lighting for Digital Photography is Syl Arena’s next book, which is due out at the end of October. Syl wrote the excellent Speedliter’s Handbook on Canon Speedlites last year and I expect him to nail this one as well. (You can read my review of Speedliter’s Handbook here.)
Lighting for Digital Photography will go beyond just the Canon Speedlite system and also dig into lighting with Nikon speedlights, bigger strobes and continuous lights. Additionally, the book will cover use of light modifiers such as umbrellas, softboxes, flags and gels.
Syl is a great teacher and Speedliter’s Handbook proved he knows how to teach in written words in addition to the workshops he’s known for.
Lighting for Digital Photography is currently available to pre-order for $14 on Amazon.com. This book would make a great stocking stuffer this holiday season for the photographer in your life.
Mastering the Fuji X100 – New Book
Mastering the Fuji X100 is a new book from photographer Michael Diechtierow. As the title implies, the book covers the features and capability of the X100 with an aim to help the reader maximize the potential of the camera.
Mastering the Fuji X100 retails for $29.95; however, it is currently available for $19.37 on Amazon.com.
Ten Photo Assignments to Develop Your Photographic Skill – New Book
Ten Photo Assignments is a new book from Amanda Quintenz-Fiedler. “This book provides real-world assignments that guide prospective photographers to a true understanding and mastery of the craft. Each assignment includes a list of goals, detailed instructions, illustrations, and examples. Individual assignments build on one another, allowing your mastery to grow as the book continues.”
Ten Photo Assignments retails for $19.95; however, it is currently available on Amazon.com for $13.29. It is also available on the Kindle for only $7.99.
The Art of Photographic Lighting – New Book
The Art of Photographic Lighting is a new book from photographer Eib Eibelshaeuser. From the description, “In this book you will learn how light and shadow can be used to compose photographs. Example images and diagrams illustrate lighting concepts and demonstrate how different sources of light affect a subject.”
The Art of Photographic Lighting retails for $44.95; however, it is currently available for $24.52 on Amazon.com.
Try Out the New Forum & Win a Copy of Strobist Photo Trade Secrets
Want a free copy of Strobist Photo Trade Secrets? (Read the review of these cool books.)
I’ll be handing out a couple copies of these books to active members in the new and improved Photography Bay forum.
Just sign up for a free forum account and start talking to your fellow Photography Bay members. You don’t have to say anything about the giveaway in the forum, just be there and be active (don’t be spammy though).
I’ll notify the winners at the end of this week via personal messages through the forum. So, check in to see if you are a winner. If I don’t get a response from the winners by Monday, I’ll notify another forum member instead.
If you miss out on this one, stay tuned for more ways to win more cool stuff…
And, don’t miss out on a chance to win the Photography Bay Swag Bag if you haven’t entered yet
Win a Copy of Strobist Photo Trade Secrets Vol. 1
Want a free copy of Strobist Photo Trade Secrets Vol. 1? (Read the review of these cool books.)
Leave a comment below and I’ll pick a winner on Tuesday, March 1.
Be sure to put your email in the comment form though – I need a way to contact you.
Respond quickly to your email because I’m mailing it out on Wednesday. If you don’t respond when I email you, I’ll have to pick someone else.
If you miss out on this one, stay tuned for more ways to win more cool stuff…
And, don’t miss out on a chance to win the Photography Bay Swag Bag if you haven’t entered yet.
[UPDATE: Entries are closed. A comment was chosen at random. Congrats to Brian Hochmuth on winning! Your book should be arriving in a few days.]