Basic knowledge of photography books. If photographers want to fundamentally improve their skills, they must first lay a good theoretical foundation. Besides listening to some online courses, you can also buy some books on the basic knowledge of photography. These books are recommended to everyone.

Basic knowledge book of photography 1

1, "Nikon D90 digital SLR photography from entry to mastery"

Shenlong photography people post and telecommunications publishing house

"Nikon D90 Digital SLR Photography from Beginners to Skillful" introduces the photography knowledge and creative ideas step by step from the camera setting, basic operation and shooting skills of Nikon D90 to shooting and post-processing, and explains the rich and effective shooting skills in detail through a large number of examples, telling readers how to realize their shooting intentions and gradually form their own unique style. We believe that as long as you finish reading this book and practice it, your photography level will improve rapidly and enter the door of artistic creation. (Recommended: If you like SLR, you can have a look. It is very detailed and makes you a professional photographer! )

2. "Perfect shutter speed: the key to taking good photos"

Liyuan photography organization electronic industry press

Perfect shutter speed: the key to taking good photos

Aperture and shutter are two major factors that determine whether a photo is exposed accurately. Understanding the principle, structure and function of shutter, as well as the division of shutter speed and its relationship with other photographic elements, is the only way for us to start our photographic journey. "Perfect Shutter Speed" deeply analyzes the role of shutter speed in photography, so that you can know how to set the shutter speed behind the photo. (recommendation: introduce you to the key to taking good photos! )

3. Quick Introduction to Black and White Photography

Hualin Beijing Art Photography Publishing House

A quick introduction to black and white photography

It covers almost all technologies and information related to black-and-white photography, from basic skills to advanced theories, from shooting process to post-retouching, and we even include many amazing black-and-white movies. More importantly, in the last chapter of A Quick Introduction to Black and White Photography, we also found two influential photographers in the field of black and white photography-Jonathan Crickley and Larry Louis, and interviewed them. You can read the interview in the book.

4. 30 Days for Novice Photographers

Shirley town China travel publishing house

The simplest photography method guide book specially prepared for those novices who don't know how to operate the camera! If you take a photo every day for 30 days, then you can learn all the related skills about photography from beginning to end! It is easy to understand from the basic operation method of the camera to the principle, components, settings and flexible materials of the photos. (Recommended: Recommended for beginners who are interested in photography! )

5. Flexible use of lens encyclopedia.

Japan photographer's editorial department Beijing Art Photography Publishing House

The encyclopedia of flexible use of lenses is written for the needs of beginners and intermediate photographers. The basic knowledge and skills of interchangeable lenses are explained in detail, including lens terminology, methods of distinguishing lenses, types of lenses, lens maintenance, how to use lenses from different angles, methods of using lenses according to different subjects, and analysis of lens application skills.

6. Basic knowledge of camera language

Chen Zongheng China Photography Publishing House

"Basic knowledge of camera language" starts with the basic principles, and analyzes the basic design principles, structural characteristics, software settings and matters needing attention of various cameras for you, so as to help you give full play to the advantages of cameras, seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and easily shoot your own ideal works. (Recommended: Basic principles, starting from the basics! )

7. "Shooting a magical little world"

Davis World Book Publishing Company

Shooting a magical little world analyzes every step of macro photography in detail, from the choice of camera, lens and tripod to how to apply light, workflow and post-output technology. The author is in charge of the whole book from the shooting concept. Besides the basic theory, he has many years of shooting experience and experience in photography education. The language is plain, from shallow to deep, as if chatting face to face with readers. The book is rich in illustrations, trying to deconstruct the shooting process and restore every shooting detail.

8. "When the camera meets a trip to the countryside"

Dafeng dongfang publishing house

When the camera meets a trip to the countryside, there are explanations of photography professional knowledge, such as photo composition, exposure compensation, background blur, "white balance" and so on, but the language is simple and easy to understand, so that readers can see at a glance and master it easily. (Recommended: professional and easy to understand! )

9. Digital photography from entry to mastery

Taste new world publishing house

"Digital Photography from Beginner to Mastery" comprehensively and meticulously explains the photographic equipment and shooting principle. It not only explains the professional terms such as aperture, shutter and lighting in detail, but also captures the shooting techniques of people, landscapes, flowers, night scenes and other different shooting objects or themes, as well as the post-processing of digital photos.

10, digital SLR photography from entry to mastery

Chen Dandan People's Posts and Telecommunications Publishing House

"Digital SLR Photography from Entry to Proficiency" uses easy-to-understand words and exquisite works to let readers who are new to SLR learn the most basic knowledge of photography, such as aperture, depth of field and shutter speed. Then enter the camera operation link and tell readers how to control the camera in their hands; Then it analyzes and explains the five most important problems in photography: photographic light, photographic exposure, photographic composition and the application of photographic color and lens perspective.

Basic knowledge of photography book 2 aesthetic theory course

1, about photography

It is an unavoidable classic theoretical criticism work in the world photography history. It is susan sontag's work, which deeply analyzes and thinks about the photography industry and the significance of photos.

2. "Look at the photos and see what"

This is a book about viewing and commenting on photos. This paper introduces the steps of viewing and evaluating photos and the skills of writing comments, and lists many cases.

3. The story of the photo

It is a short biography of famous Japanese photographers in modern times, including personal style introduction and appreciation of representative works. Including masters such as Daido Moriyama and Nobuyoshi Araki.

Album category

1, genesis

It's a collection of photographs by salgado, a master photographer. There are 200 original geographical works in the book, which were acquired by photographers in 32 expeditions in 8 years, which is very shocking.

2. National Geographic125th Anniversary.

Understand the world scenery and the wonderful visual feast of people from all over the world.

3. Our generation

It is a representative portrait collection in China. After more than ten years, photographer Xiao Quan has photographed literary and artistic works of an era such as Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Jiang Wen, North Island and Cui Jian, which is worth watching and collecting.

4. "new york Photography"

The last recommended book is a must-have book for many photographers. From beginning to end, it covers the invention, structure and lens of the camera, as well as the introduction of later retouching, film photography skills and printing.