http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/ Let me recommend some books that I actually use. en Copyright 2008 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:53:34 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Another inspirational, rather than technical, book. It's like reading an hour-long conversation between two photographers who have done a lot of teaching, reviewing, advising. http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/on-being-a-photographer.html http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/on-being-a-photographer.html Photography Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:53:34 -0700 A classic begginer's guide to n ature photography, filled with the beautiful images Shaw is known for. Discusses equipment choices, exposure techniques, fill-in flash, composition and a starter text on close-up photography. http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/john-shaws-nature-photography.html http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/john-shaws-nature-photography.html Photography Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:48:35 -0700 No, you are not too old to make art. No, you don't need to sell everything and move to an unheated garret in France to make art. No, your fourth grader teacher was wrong when she said you couldn't make good art. A twelve week program to shut down the inner critic and get started making the art you were meant to. http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/the-artists-way.html http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/the-artists-way.html Photography Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:43:15 -0700 This is not a lighting cookbook. Instead the authors discuss the fundamentals of physics of light and optics, and then apply that knowledge to a variety of typical and commercial photographic problems. Gear tips and tricks abound, but in the context of the principles of lighting choices. Buy this at the same time you buy your first flash. http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/light-science-and-magic.html http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/light-science-and-magic.html Photography Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:36:24 -0700 Outdoor Photographer, Galen Rowell describes his thinking during the image making process, and more mundane realities, like how to pack gear to survive a pack burro fall. Even though his examples discuss color film, his reasons behind his film choices are very relevant for the digital shooter. ]]> http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/inner-game-of-outdoor-photogra.html http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/inner-game-of-outdoor-photogra.html Photography Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:27:25 -0700 Down-to-earth, encouraging, observations about art-making, like this quote: "It is about committing your future to your own hands, placing Free Will above predestination, choice above chance. It is about finding your own work." http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/art-and-fear.html http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/art-and-fear.html Photography Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:19:38 -0700 Elements of Style. Take the rule of thirds to the next level in photographic composition with the principles in this book, or just wander through it for inspiration.]]> http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/geometry-of-design.html http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/geometry-of-design.html Photography Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:11:12 -0700 Unlike most Photoshop books, which assume that the photo has already been captured, this book links the shooting and post-production processes. Lots of examples are from the fashion industry, which is the author's focus, but the content is relevant to a wide range of Photoshop applications. http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/photoshop-for-photographers.html http://www.anntorrence.com/shop/2007/04/photoshop-for-photographers.html Photography Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:03:45 -0700