Here is a list of all the books I have read related to photography, videography and for inspiration in no special order. I discarded books I did not like so picking any from this list should be instructive.
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Good for everyone
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Time-Lapse Photography: A Complete IntroductionI really can’t believe that this book is so cheap, it is 100% worth every single penny. I enjoyed this book a lot, it covers everything important for making great Time Lapse video. From framing, setup, gear, avoiding flickering, post processing and much more. |
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The Photographer’s EyeThis book assess each component of a picture, one at the time and explain its impact on the overall picture. Would it be framing, aspect ratio, color contrast, etc. This book will stimulate your creativity. It can be technical, and even esoteric at some time, but it is always good. |
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The Photographer’s MindNeed to boost up your creativity? This is the book you need! The author explains how to train your brain to recognize creative opportunity and how aim for beauty, what ever the subject is. |
Videographers only
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Wedding Videography from start to finishWant to start shooting wedding? You better read this first. |
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DV Rebel GuideWant to make an action movie but dont have a budget? This is the book for you. It was written with DV Cam in mind but it is still relevant now, even more so. |
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Master ShotEvery time I am the DP for a shoot, people compliment me about my original composition and ideas. Well, here is the secret: I got most of my inspiration from this book! |
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DSLR CinemaThis book covers pretty much everything you need to know to shoot movies with your HDSLR. My biggest recommendation for anyone who is starting out. |
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From Still to MotionThis book is similar to DSLR Cinema in its topic but it is more targeted toward photographers moving to video (as the title implies). |
Photographers only
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Trick Photography & Special Effects 2nd EditionThis e-book is great for everybody but especially if you are without ideas what or how to shoot, this book will help you bring something unexpected and amazing into your photos, bring your photos to WOW effect and impress all people around you and internet, only your imagination is limit, this book just reveals how to do very interesting and amazing stuff. |
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Rabari – Encounters With the Nomadic TribeThis e-book is good for adventures people, travelers that want to see how to take photos in limited conditions with less equipment possible. Read review (Feb 2012). |
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Understanding Shutter SpeedEver shot in Tv mode? Probably not. Most people focus on the Av mode and shutter speed is only seen as a way to offset the available light. This book shows you how to use the shutter speed as a creative tool. |
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Understanding ExposureThis book is a classic and must read for anyone who wants to shoot in M mode. While all of its key principles work for both video and stills, I placed it in the photographer section because it does not cover the exposure limitations when shooting video. |
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Portrait PhotographyPortrait photography is more than shooting with the lens wide open or playing in the Strobist team. While the content may be already known to most experienced photographers, for the others it is like gold. A must have for anyone who just purchase his first camera. |
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Transcending Travel – A guide to Captivating Travel PhotographyAt heart, I am a travel photographer. It is natural for me to get good pictures when I am visiting another country. I always found it easy to do so but looking at some of my friends travel pictures, I understood that not everyone is good at it. That is where this book comes in. It is simple and will improve your travel photography by a few factors. |
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Photo nuts and boltsThis book is good for anyone who wants to know how camera works and what the various function do. It will not teach you how to take good picture but will teach you how the various parts of the camera interact to create the picture. |
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Photo nuts and shotsThis is the complementary book to Photo nuts and bolts. Targeted at photography novice, it will teach you the basis required to take well composed and interesting pictures. |