One of the benefits of participating in the project “Virtual Album – The Municipality Through the Lens” is the enrichment of the library’s collection with books on digital photography. Young photographers are already expanding their knowledge, but we also invite everyone interested in photography. Below we present the titles we have purchased.
- The Digital Photography Book: The Secrets of the Masters. 195 Shots by Scott Kelby – Scott Kelby
The book contains tips that will help us take very good photos. We will learn how to ensure sharpness and how to correctly photograph various objects, situations, and people. We will also discover the secrets of using the possibilities of digital photography, including printing high-quality prints.
- Digital Photography for Teens – Marc Campbell, Dave Long
This book is a manual that can begin an adventure with digital photography not only for teenagers. Step by step, from choosing the right camera to making full use of its capabilities. We will learn the rules of composition and the principles of photographing various subjects and motifs, transferring photos to a computer, cataloging and describing them, and digital editing. We will also find information about publishing photos on the Internet.
- Digital Photography: An Illustrated Guide – Anna Owczarz-Dadan
Another edition of a book by an excellent author of many photography manuals. The information included will help us decide when buying a digital camera (compact or DSLR), how to find the ideal model for us, and then how to use its capabilities. We will learn how to achieve proper sharpness and depth of field, control exposure, and use flash. We will become familiar with the best ways to take various types of photographs, as well as methods of rescuing less successful shots and storing them.
- Composition: Photography Workshops – Blue Fier
This book is a unique guide through which we will learn all the basic rules and best methods of composing shots of various types, from portraits to macro photography. The exercises included will not only improve technique but may also inspire the discovery and development of one’s own photographic style. From subsequent chapters we will also learn what compositional elements appear in every photograph, how depth of field affects composition, and how to use light, filters, and color to strengthen the message.
The books can be borrowed from libraries in Bobrowniki Małe, Mikołajowice, and Wierzchosławice.