| If you love a photographer, then you'll want to print | | | | photographic vision, specifically where people, places, |
| a copy of this list. These are the most wished for | | | | and cultures are concerned. A personal book full of |
| books on Amazon. This means there is probably a | | | | real-world wisdom and incredible images, author David |
| book or two on this list your photographer would | | | | duChemin (of pixelatedimage.com) shows you both |
| love. Save yourself some time by using this list as a | | | | the how and the why of finding, chasing, and |
| shopping list. Your photographer will love you for it. | | | | expressing your vision with a camera to your eye. |
| 1. National Geographic Image Collection by National | | | | 5. The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design |
| Geographic, Michelle Anne Delaney, Maura Mulvihill (5.0 | | | | for Better Digital Photos by Michael Freeman (4.6 out |
| out of 5 stars) | | | | of 5 stars) |
| Behind National Geographic's worldwide reputation as | | | | Design is the single most important factor in creating |
| a powerhouse of photography lies one of the finest, | | | | a successful photograph. The ability to see the |
| most extensive, and most unique graphic resources | | | | potential for a strong picture and then organize the |
| on Earth: the National Geographic Image Collection. | | | | graphic elements into an effective, compelling |
| For the first time ever, readers will plumb the | | | | composition has always been one of the key skills in |
| fascinating depths of this immense archive from the | | | | making photographs. |
| earliest photographs collected in the late 19th century | | | | 6. The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2 by Scott |
| to the cutting-edge work of today. | | | | Kelby (4.6 out of 5 stars) |
| 2. The Digital Photography Book, Volume 3 by Scott | | | | In Volume 2, Scott adds entirely new chapters |
| Kelby (4.3 out of 5 stars) | | | | packed with Plain English tips on using flash, shooting |
| This book truly has a brilliant premise, and here's how | | | | close up photography, travel photography, shooting |
| Scott describes it: "If you and I were out on a shoot | | | | people, and even how to build a studio from scratch, |
| and you asked me, 'Hey Scott, I want the light for | | | | where he demystifies the process so anyone can |
| this portrait to look really soft and flattering. How far | | | | start taking pro-quality portraits today! Plus, he's got |
| back should I put this softbox?' I wouldn't give you a | | | | full chapters on his most requested topics. |
| lecture about lighting ratios, or flash modifiers. In real | | | | 7. The Moment It Clicks: Photography Secrets From |
| life, I'd just turn to you and say, 'Move it in as close | | | | One of the World's Top Shooters by Joe McNally (4.2 |
| to your subject as you possibly can, without it | | | | out of 5 stars) |
| actually showing up in the shot.' | | | | Joe McNally, one of the world's top pro digital |
| 3. VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in | | | | photographers, breaks new ground by doing |
| Photography by David duChemin (4.9 out of 5 stars) | | | | something no photography book has ever |
| A book for any photographer who's ever felt | | | | done-blending the rich, stunning images and elegant |
| compelled to combine their craft with the world of | | | | layout of a coffee-table book with the invaluable |
| commerce and make the transition to becoming a | | | | training, no-nonsense insights, and photography |
| vocational photographer. More like a sketchbook of | | | | secrets usually found only in those rare, |
| ideas and wisdom than it is a system to get rich | | | | best-of-breed educational books. |
| quick on photography, VisionMongers takes a look at | | | | There are 3 more fantastic books on |
| the changing landscape of professional photography | | | | BestSLRCamera.org. So make sure you head over |
| and the various journeys that can be taken to get | | | | there to get the complete list. I'm sure you'll find |
| there. | | | | something your photographer will love. And guess |
| 4. Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic | | | | who gets the credit... you. |
| Vision by David duChemin (4.8 out of 5 stars) | | | | "I just love it. How did you know? |
| A book about finding and expressing your | | | | |