In Search Of: Basics of Photography website

[dreilly]

Hi All,
I'm looking for online guides to the basics of photography: light, basic camera controls, composition, etc.

Especially useful would be anything focused on travel photography.

We send 200 students a year abroad, all of them with cameras, very few of them with any clue of what to do with them.

I'd like to put together a list of resources and start working on our own Travel Photography guidebook.

Thanks!

doug

 

[RML]

IIRC lonely planet had at one time some such book.
NatGeo also has a few handy guides.

 

[GeneW]

The 'Learn' section of photo.net has several useful tutorials:

http://www.photo.net/learn/

Gene

 

[DougK]

Fodor's also has an excellent introductory guide located here:

http://www.fodors.com/focus/

 

[dreilly]

Oh, those are very good. Thanks!
doug

 

[anandi]

I have this and between the basics, images and spotlight on individual photogs' tips, find it both a great book.

National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Secrets to Making Great Pictures (Paperback)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0792274989/102-6199707-9052100?v=glance&n=283155


Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Written by two National Geographic writer/photographers, this fairly comprehensive introduction to taking photographs details basic equipment (cameras, lenses, and other gear), film, light, composition, exposure metering, electronic flash, subjects for 35mm photography, special situations (underwater and aerial photography), and computer imaging. But perhaps the most interesting and informative sections of the book are the profiles of Sam Abell, William Albert Allard, Annie Griffiths Belt, David Alan Harvey, James L. Stanfield, Michael Yamashita, and other notable photographers. The book concludes with helpful information on travel, photography publications, websites, and other resources. As one would expect, it is amply illustrated with exquisite, high-impact, color images made on location. This substantial book aimed at photographers looking for practical advice from the pros is highly recommended for public and academic libraries.
-Raymond Bial, Parkland Coll. Lib., Champaign, IL
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description


Burian and Caputo share the secrets to making great photographs in this engaging and informative guide.

* Making photographs of people, landscapes, and wildlife
* How-to tips from ten of National Geographic's top photographers
* Charts for selecting the right film, filter, and exposure
* Cameras, lenses, and maintenance
* Using existing light and flash
* Tips on effective composition
* Computers and photography
* Travel tips and gear
* Photography Web sites

 

[FPjohn]

Ilford B&W

Ilford B&W

Hello:

If you want basic information on darkroom procedures go to the Ilford web site's B&W pages.

Ilford and others' materials are covered.

yours
Frank