I am thinking of starting a local photography book club. What are your suggestions for a book that would be good in a book club setting? The book could be about composition, how to make photos to look artistic, photography techniques, or a combination of these (or a different topic).
I have enjoyed reading:
"Learning to See Creatively" by Bryan Petersen (about composition)
"Creative Nature and Outdoor Photography" by Brenda Tharp (landscape)
Both are well-written, and rely as much or more on the text than the photos. I tend to buy out-of-date editions from Abebooks, and these can be very good value.
I would recommend 'Creative techniques of 100 great photographers' by Paul Lowe ISBN 978-0-500-54462-4. Extremely interesting, comprehensive and very inspiring. Got a copy from my local library and liked it so much I bought a copy. Good luck with your book club
Anything by Michael Freeman gets my vote. Also I have found you can pick them up second hand via Amazon so the library can expand. Always thought about a different form of club where there isn't any competitions just help and friendly discussion. Good luck with it.
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I have some Photo Workshop books: Nature Photography and Composition. You work through it with an assignment at the end of each section.
"Learning to See Creatively" by Bryan Petersen (about composition)
"Creative Nature and Outdoor Photography" by Brenda Tharp (landscape)
Both are well-written, and rely as much or more on the text than the photos. I tend to buy out-of-date editions from Abebooks, and these can be very good value.
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Digital-Photography-step-step/dp/0134385128/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1481928638&sr=8-4&keywords=kelby
They do have the benefit of selling for less than $20 each on amazon.com.