Can someone suggest some good literature or websites for me to start learning more about photography techniques, 'rules' and styles.
I have been learning alot off here (365project site) about things, which is great, but I often don't get alot of time to peruse the boards to really learn things, or I read a thread and don't get a minute to put it into practice and forget about what I have read!
I have a book by Jeff Revell in the "from snapshots to great shots" series that i quite like as it is quite simple... it is espcially for the type of camera i have, but i imagine there may be other in the series that might appeal...
Gavin Hoey is always worth a look: www.gavtrain.com
He's also on YouTube. Both he and Bryan Peterson (who @mikehamm just mentioned) are currently doing videos for Adorama TV on YouTube.
I've picked up more than a few types from both.
Another good source is learnmyshot.com.
Kelbytraining.com it costs but well worth the money. I get a lot of great ideas and inspiration from these guys as well as made some friends with some of the instructors.
@kellieem Improve photography good general stuff Ken rockwell really good reviews of gear and some really good articles. Love how he writes, even if he is a nikonian :P
I love a good photography book, and Chris Orwig's 'Visual Poetry' is the best I've ever read. I couldn't recommend any book more then his!! if you want a creative and artistic guide, this is for you :) I don't have it, but I get it from the library often. if you want something a little bit more basic rules, then Scott Kelby's book 'The Digital photography book' is great.
those are just a few I've read :)
also, I suggest you find a few photographers who's work you LOVE and follow their photo blogs. this is very inspiring for me, as I can then see a lot of fresh work that way!
"Bryan Peterson's Understanding Exposure is a great book" I agree with Mike - this book is great - especially if you are grappling with the exposure triangle!
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He's also on YouTube. Both he and Bryan Peterson (who @mikehamm just mentioned) are currently doing videos for Adorama TV on YouTube.
I've picked up more than a few types from both.
Another good source is learnmyshot.com.
Its a great place to start, also free :)
Improve photography good general stuff
Ken rockwell really good reviews of gear and some really good articles. Love how he writes, even if he is a nikonian :P
those are just a few I've read :)
also, I suggest you find a few photographers who's work you LOVE and follow their photo blogs. this is very inspiring for me, as I can then see a lot of fresh work that way!
this website really helped me a lot when I first got into photography and I still like it. there are a lot of good articles and tips. here is just a random article that I came up with when I was looking for the site. ;) http://digital-photography-school.com/incredibly-simple-2-step-program-for-better-photos