Category: Book Review

Reviews of photography-related books.

From the Bookshelf: “Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual”

Black and White Photography, Third Revised Edition by Henry Horenstein My review rating: 5 of 5 starsThis book has been on my to-read list for quite some time now and now I realize why my photography instructors recommended it. Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual is a very rich, well-organized photography manual. Horenstein gives just enough instruction and detail...

From the Bookshelf: “John Hedgecoe’s Complete Photography Course”

John Hedgecoe’s Complete Photography Course by John Hedgecoe My review rating: 5 of 5 starsI’ve been dragging my copy of this book around with me for nearly 20 years now. It’s a great reference when I want to get back to basics and a source of inspiration when my creative well runs dry. If you can find a copy of...

From The Bookshelf: “The Moment It Clicks”

The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world’s top shooters by Joe McNally My review rating: 5 of 5 starsJoe McNally makes great photography accessible to aspiring professional photographers (or serious amateurs). Every page is filled with great anecdotes of a successful career, as well as a paragraph or two of “how I did it” to accompany...