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submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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What are some good recommendations on books (physical or digital) on photography I can read to become a better photographer?

I have had my Nikon D3200 for about a year now and am having lots of fun with it. Now that I will soon have some time off from work, I want to improve my skills and become a better photographer.

I have learned and now understand the basics of the exposure triangle and how to use these settings to create different effects as desired.

What I think I need the most is to become better at composition and finding the right angles that give a shot its depth.

What literature would you recommend I read during my time off to become better?

You can see my journey in my posts here on Lemmy, or for a more easily digestible format, check out my Mastodon account.

If something needs more information, just ask, and I'll reply.

I appreciate any advice you have for me.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Search for a "rule of thirds tutorial".

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I am well aware of the rule of thirds. I was hoping to deepen my knowledge and skills a bit beyond putting the subject on the third-lines. Thank you for your suggestion though :)

Or maybe the rule of thirds is deeper than I thought? I am no expert..

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

I am no expert either. I have just looked through ~10 of your posts and got the impression: that's one of the most obvious missing things.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Have you read “stunning digital photography” by Tony and Chelsea Northrup? It might be a little bit geared towards the novice but I seem to remember quite a few advanced tips in there too. Might be worth a skim or a check out from the library?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Ansel Adams‘ „The Camera“ and „The Negative“ contain some very valuable information.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Two short non-technical books that are well worth a read:

On Being a Photographer: A Practical Guide - Bill Jay and David Hurn. Written well before the digital age but still very relevant

Art and Fear - David Bayles andTed Orland. Aimed at anyone involved in creative fields, it explores your relationship with what you do