Best Digital Camera Books for Beginners

1. The Digital Photography Book, Volume 1, by Scott Kelby

This is an excellent non-technical book with many tips and guidelines for improving your photography. If you could have only one book on the subject this may be the book to have. Every tip is illustrated with a color picture.

2. The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2, by Scott Kelby

Compliment your Volume 1 with this book, or if you simply want down-to-earth information without the pretentious fluffs, pick this book up. It’s an easy, fun and quick read. Plus the information can be digested and put to use immediately.

3. Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies by David D. Busch

The book ha

s the basics of what you need to decide on which DSLR you want..and even some idea about which lenses to buy. This book can kind of drag on for the more experienced photographers, since it does go over a lot of topics. But as a newbie to this area, you will greatly appreciate all the information

4. Digital Photography For Dummies, DVD + Book Bundle by Barbara Obermeier, Mark Justice Hinton

The new Dummies book and DVD on digital cameras and photography is excellent for those of us who are not professionals. The book has color photos which truly enhances a volume on color photography.

5. Complete Digital Photography, Fourth Edition by Ben Long

This book is for the person who is willing to commit to learning all the aspects of digital photography. It can be a bit overwhelming, especially compared to point-and-shoot photography.

6. The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world’s top shooters by Joe McNally

This book inspires, challenges and informs. But perhaps most importantly, it will help you understand photography and the art of making great photos at a level you never thought possible. This book is packed with those “Ah ha!” moments—those clever insights that make it all come together for you.

7. The Betterphoto Guide to Digital Photography by Jim Miotke

This is one fine book for beginners and even those more experienced in digital photography. It is easy to understand and the author gives some solid tips and illustrations.

8. Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera by Bryan Peterson

This book is excellent for the novice photographer or one who just needs to re-familiarize themselves with key photographic elements. Bryan Peterson truly breaks down the most difficult terms with his unique style of teaching.

9. Exposure Photo Workshop: Develop Your Digital Photography Talent by Jeff Wignall

“Exposure Photo Workshop” is a wonderful reference book to have available when you’re determining how to handle any shooting situation