Top 10 Photography eBooks

Trick Photography eBook and Video Course

Take better photographs today with this instruction manual that includes 295 pages of instruction and 9 hours of how-to video tutorials. You’ll also be getting over 300 creative photographs by some incredibly talented artists from all over the world. This diverse mix of perspectives and techniques goes above and beyond any typical photography manual.

Learning all these tricks in one place saves you a lot of time and effort, so you can skip ahead to the good parts. The sooner you master the technical skills, the sooner you can establish your personal style. You can jump straight into being an accomplished photographer with a competitive portfolio.

You can purchase this ebook here for $97.

Essential Camera Skills eBook

Extremely Essential Camera Skills is a downloadable multimedia tutorial with all the essential camera skills you’ll need. It’s compact and easy-to-understand, so you won’t have to worry about unfamiliar photography jargon. Since it is a multimedia tutorial, the combination of photos, videos, illustrations of text ensures a better understanding of the topics. Download it and you’ll start learning immediately, whether you’re listening to it on the way to work, or you’re watching it on your HDTV at home. Did we mention it’s FUN, too?

If you’re looking for a complete tutorial with all the essential skills you’ll need to control your camera, this ebook is for you. If the 89 PDF pages aren’t enough for you, there are also 7 videos linked within the tutorial to further explain the various sections.

Don’t think that it’s going to be an 89-page long snoozefest because it’s written in a casual, “real speak” manner. It won’t feel like reading a textbook, but more like talking to an old, enthusiastic photographer friend. Worried about complex ideas that you may have trouble visualizing? That’s what the illustrations are for. You’ll also have an incredible selection of example photos to guide you along. This guide can be viewed on any computer or even your iPad. The interactive navigation allows you to quickly scan through the contents again and again.

You can purchase this ebook here for $49.95.

Portrait Tips and Techniques eBook

Struggling with portraiture? You’re not alone. This ebook was created for those would like to polish their skills and techniques in order to produce extraordinary portraits. Learn how lighting conditions can enrich the overall effect of the photo, and how facial recognition can enhance the way you present your subject. Also included in this ebook are chapters on subtractive lighting, window lighting, finding suitable locations and many more exposure and composition techniques. Stunning images adorn the pages, which double as examples and inspiration to the viewer. Charts are also included to help demonstrate what to look for and how to do it.

You can purchase this ebook here for $19.95 (normal price is $24.95).

Simple Wedding Photography eBook

Simple Wedding Photography is a downloadable ebook that outlines everything you need to know about photographing weddings and even the business behind it in one extensive manual. You’ll get a 200-page long PDF that’s bursting with practical information and over 220 photos for a better understanding over the concepts in action. The ebook also includes examples and diagrams. View it on any computer or on the iPad if you want to take this manual along with you when you’re on-the-go.

You can purchase this ebook here for $39.95.

Shooting Stars eBook

Are you enchanted with the beauty of the night sky? Every wished you could capture its beauty with your camera, but don’t know how? Do you not even bother because it’s going to take a lot of expensive equipment? The Shooting Stars ebook addresses all those concerns and more. What’s great about this is that you’ll only need your DSLR and a tripod, so there’s no need to be discouraged before you even get started. Discover how to shoot stunning images of the moon and the starts in no time at all. Recommended camera settings for each style of night sky photography are even provided, so that you won’t ever have to miss a shot just because you couldn’t get it right.

Shooting Stars provides an exhaustive discussion on the finer points of shooting in low light conditions. It’s a resource that you are going to keep coming back to because even professional photographers have room to learn new things about their cameras, especially when it comes to using them at night.

You can purchase this ebook here for $19.95 (normal price is $24.95).

Trick Photography and Special Effects eBook

Remember those amazing photos that have stood out to you through the years and try to figure out how they were executed. Would you be able to do it? If your answer is no, but you’d like to learn how, the Trick Photography and Special Effects ebook could be the answer. Learn how to create photos that people will talk about for years and years. Be so memorable that people will want your photos on their walls for other people to appreciate. If this is the effect you’re trying to achieve, this ebook is for you.

You can purchase this ebook here for $47.

Nikon D5100 Experience eBook

Learning how to use your DSLR quickly and efficiently can take some time. In a lot of ways, it’s trial and error until you’ve used it long enough to know all of its strengths, weaknesses and quirks. In some cases, people give up on their cameras entirely because they could not master it. Don’t let this be you! The Nikon D5100 Experience ebook is for those who wish to learn how to better control their cameras so that they can produce superior images. This Nikon model is a complex imaging device, which is why many would benefit from having a comprehensive guide that takes the user through its full capabilities. It covers the various controls, functions and settings of the D5100, along with how, why and when to use them for your photography. It focuses mostly on still-photography, but also includes a brief section on recording videos as well.

You can purchase this ebook here for $10.99.

Canon 5D Mark III Experience eBook

The 5D is a remarkable camera if you know how to use it. Sadly, many of its users are not even aware of all of its features. Experienced photographers who are upgrading from the 7D, 60D, 5D Mk II, etc., will learn tons of new information in this guide. It explains the camera in excellent detail, so you don’t have to waste another moment with only half of its potential. Included in this guide are chapters on all its Modes, Area Modes, AF Case Presets, Menu Options and the new 61 Point Autofocus System. You will also learn about the in-camera HDR and Multiple Exposures features, as well as the new camera and video controls.

You can purchase this ebook here for $14.99.

Simple SLR Portrait Lighting eBook

Simple SLR Portrait Lighting is an outstanding guide that will enable you to produce portraits at incredible speeds without sacrificing quality. Uncover simple lighting techniques that will yield extraordinary results by using only the most basic equipment. Those who wish to know more about using speedlights effectively will learn a lot from this guide. As it is a starter guide, Simple SLR Portrait Lighting comes bundled with Portrat Recipes VOLUME 1 as well. These guides can enhance your lighting skills like no other. Its pages are bursting with how-to diagrams and valuable information with actual portrats by Andy Lim. It’s concise, so you don’t have to worry about combing through pages upon pages. Where else can you find tips and techniques of a wedding and portrait photographer at such a reasonable price?

You can purchase this ebook here for $18.88.

Timeless Portrait Photography

Wayne Radford and his 26 years of experience as a portrait photographer give you this ebook called Timeless Portrait Photography. Images and diagrams ensure that there is no confusion when it comes to creating natural light portraits. Also included in the ebook is how he plans portrait sessions ahead of time.

You can purchase this ebook here for $14.95 (normal price is $19.95).