Fascinating for anyone faintly interested in photographing the night sky (and there’s a ‘how to’ section on p235), and inspirational for those already doing it, The World at Night really is a journey to some of the most far-flung places on the earth. Great book for photographers of all levels. It doesn't have a lot of jargon or technical info. It won't be boring when covering the "basics" (for experts), and it won't scare away beginners with anything too complicated. If you’re a beginner photographer starting to use artificial light, this is one of the best photography guides. Joe McNally explains how to use, shape, and modify flash lighting. It covers everything from the Nikon Speedlights to big flashes. 53. Studio Anywhere. A Photographer’s Guide to Shooting in Unconventional Locations

You don’t need to start your photography training by spending lots of money. There are many free resources online that can get you started.He's best known as the actor behind Hercule Poirot on British television. But leading character actor David Suchet is also one of those celebrities who take pictures. And that gives this unusual autobiography a distinctive hook. I also included books covering many aspects of learning photography, from camera basics to retouching to forming a business. First, she discusses the many things that impact how the person looks in a photo – from focal length to camera angle. Then, she moves on to some posing essentials.

Niall is the editor of Digital Camera Magazine, and has been shooting on interchangeable lens cameras for over 20 years, and on various point-and-shoot models for years before that. Author Adam Woodworth takes the reader through the fundamentals of astrophotography and shows how even using a modest camera setup can yield great results. The authors explain everything you need to know, from choosing the equipment, the lighting, and the posing for a dynamic and exciting portrait. 40. National Geographic Image Collection Mark Wilkinson is an enthusiastic photographer, and Imogen –the model of the titular “one face”– an acquaintance. Their chance encounter spawned not only Europe’s most popular photography YouTube channel Weekly Imogen, but now this book. This book definitely does what it sets out to do. I love photography and I know the tips in this book will help me. Thanks, Carroll.

Shooting in Sh*tty Light. The Top Ten Worst Photography Lighting Situations and How to Conquer Them This book gives a great overview of both the basics and tips to help more advanced photographers. I really liked not only their examples, but also the interspersed technical tips - the latter were very clear, concise, and relevant, without being overwhelming for beginners.