What hasn’t changed? Good grief!
Well, the title today is in reference to my photography. A friend recently asked about my photos, and wanted to know what’s really changed. New camera, new software, the Keebler Elves working for me….what?
It’s not the camera. Many of my climbing shots are taken with my old EOS 10D. Several other photos that are up on Dreamstime were shot with my SD550. So, what really changed?
The answer is simple. Books. Not that I have room for them in the Airstream, but there’s the short answer. What have I read on photography in the past few months?
- “The Digital Photography Book,” by Scott Kelby. Not only is this a great starter book, but the author has a sense of humor. It was a fun and easy read, and I carried it around with my camera for a while. If you want one book on digital photography, this is it (starter book at least).
- “Canon EOS 30D Digital Field Guide,” by Charlotte K. Lowrie. This book works for my 10D as well, only a few major features have changed. Great guide for all the features of your camera, and how you can leverage them.
- “The Photoshop CS Book for Digital Photographers,” by Scott Kelby. Oh yes, I told you, I really like this guy’s books. You want to know how much I like them? Read on……
- “The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Book,” by Scott Kelby. Oh, good grief, 3 books by the same guy. Hmmmmm……maybe he’s worth a read???
There you go. That’s what’s changed. The first book really got me thinking about how I shoot, the rest helped me work with the tools I have on my camera and computer. 85% of the change is book #1, 15% are the rest. 
Oh, and no, I don’t know Scott Kelby, so I’m not selling books for him or anything.
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November 8th, 2007 at 10:04 am
Ok, I am sure these other books are nice and helpful, but….
Buy Rich’s book!
I’m on Chapter 2, and I have learned things about Itunes that I never knew. [Amazing]And I have so many more chapters to go! Think of the possibilities!
Oh, and if y’all like the photography, buy some postcards/prints! Postcards make great thank-you notes! And the people who got them from me love the photography too!
November 8th, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Rich…the Keebler Elves BAKE things (I have them at employ at my house anyway) they’re not so into photography…
I personally think while the books helped you focus differently. or helped with a bit of technique…it’s your raw talent and the way you see the things in your world…your own unique view that makes you such a good photographer…
November 8th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
i suppose i ought to toddle off to the neighborhood barnes and noble to take a gander at said books!
November 9th, 2007 at 8:07 am
The Keebler Elves are into everything. They’ve got folks out there in almost every industry…..
The books are fantastic, and I still look back into them several times a week. Good stuff. Plus Scott Kelby makes me laugh.