New Blog Post: Photo How-To Books That Don't Suck and One That Does

I was recently contacted by a photographer who can't fit a photo workshop into her schedule but wants to improve her skills and knowledge of her camera's operation. I promised her I'd write a blog post about all the photo how-to books I found helpful. I published "Photo How-To Books That Don't Suck and One That Does" this morning.

I invite you to check it out and leave a comment if I didn't include your favorite book or if you have an opinion about any of my suggestions.

An interesting list, Brad, but I'm going to post my additions here, rather than to your blog, for the convenience of the passerby. I'm also more interested in avian photo books..

I like Anon and Anon, Photoshop CS4 for Nature Photographers a lot. Useful, lucid explanations, and focused - sorry - on the parts of the Photoshop toolbox that are useful to nature photographers.

Tipling, Bird Photography is pretty useful, and has excellent tips on cold- and hot-weather bird photography.

If you use Aperture, rather than Lightroom, the best is Long, Harrington and Luna, Aperture 2.

Books I didn't think were so useful: Simmons, National Geographic Photographing Birds and Tipling, The Birdwatchers Guide to Digital Photography.

Bret, I would suggest adding this one to the useful list.

Jim D: I've seen that Photoshop book on the shelf at the bookstore and it does look like a really good one. Haven't used it, though. Thanks for adding a few to the list!

Jim E: I have no doubt that's an awesome book given the contributor list. I didn't include it only because I don't own it and didn't read it. Maybe I should try to pick up a copy and write up a detailed review on my blog. Hmmm...

Thanks to both of you for the additional suggestions. Good ones!

Jim: I have the the earlier Book by Ellen Anon and Tim Grey (the CS3 version, maybe?). It is an excellent book. Is there enough difference in the CS4 version to acquire it now that I have upgraded to CS4?