Thread: Free Photography eBooks

Originally Posted by kyteflyer

Just found another (I'm on a mission)

The Shy Photographer's Guide to Confidence (sounds like something I need)

Sue, thank you very much for this one I'm a pretty shy person too, I just read through the whole thing as soon as I saw your link I'm afraid it doesn't give me a magic fix and it'll take a lot of work, but there're definitely some valuable tips in there that I can work with. So again, thank you!

Originally Posted by kyteflyer

MARK, geez...! For those of us who are not street photographers, and who find it intimidating, his stuff is just fine. As are his photographs. Given that he himself admits that he's only been doing it for a couple of years, and actually doesn't hold himself up as an expert, but rather, "heres what I do, it might help you too, or not" rather than Weeks' "this is what you must do because I said so and I *AM* an expert and you are just a fool if you dont pay attention"... I like Leuthard. So there (but then, my photographs are also average, at best).

I've read Thomas's books. Been in and out of that street community for what, probably close to two years now. Take the info you find valuable Sue and remember that if it really makes you uncomfortable or you fear someone might get angry, then respect them and move on. That is the one sketchy rule that street photographers seem to have, the "It is legal and therefore my right" but I think your rights stop when you invade another person's space close enough that they protest. If you like street photography you might also want to read Eric Kim's Blog. Eric Kim Street Photography Blog | Workshops, Inspiration, and Community He has a lot of lessons/advice on his blog. Again take what applies to you and discard what does not. Even Eric will tell you that you have to do what is right for you AND even Eric.. gets all gung-ho when he tries something new. You'll see his opinions fluctuate but that is because as he is learning and exploring he is sharing that experience as he does so. Like his flash phase. ;) I don't agree with everything they do [and it's better to learn from them what NOT to do] but they have a lot of good advice and overall seem to be good guys.

Anyway thanks for sharing the other links, I will peek at those since I haven't seen most of them.

So I finally got back to that link and I had a lot of them! Some I recall and others I must have downloaded with intent and just hadn't read them yet so more to absorb. :)

Originally Posted by Isoterica

So I finally got back to that link and I had a lot of them! Some I recall and others I must have downloaded with intent and just hadn't read them yet so more to absorb. :)

LOL I didn't have them, and some I don't want, but following links led to others and still more!

Look forward to having a look at them, thanks for sharing the links

Originally Posted by stillshunter

Rajiv, mate these installments, like most quality photobooks, don't translate well to the electronic medium. Honestly do yourself a favour and buy them in the form the photog intended - tangible and oh-so-real and ever-present paper. No need for calibration of monitors and experience the wonderful high only achieved by inhaling deep on the smell of a book.

Oh I agree totally. I have taken to printing out my images lately, and it's a different kettle of fish.

Thanks Sue - Ive downloaded all of them ,- now I just need time to read them!!

Originally Posted by nikki

Thanks Sue - Ive downloaded all of them ,- now I just need time to read them!!

This is a very big issue. Time. ah well, in time. I've managed to read 3 1/2, its a start.