Photography and Digital Imaging Books from Amazon.com Hundreds of books are available on photography and digital imaging. Finding the best ones can be difficult. Try your library first for lots of photography books. You'll find lots of material, and besides all that, our libraries need your support. In addition, many great books are available from Amazon.com, world's largest on-line book dealer. Great discounts are often available. On this page I list a few favorite books along with a search engine in case you don't find what you want from my selection of favorites.

The National Geographic Photography Field Guide was Betty Sederquist's class text for many years. The second edition is now out. In simple language, this book offers an all-around and thorough introduction to photography. Order National Geographic Photography Field Guide

Scott Kelby writes clearly and with humor about the complicated subject of Photoshop in a book geared toward photographers. Although this book is not a comprehensive look at Photoshop CS, there are nevertheless some cool and easy tricks here, especially if you do portraiture. Order The Photoshop CS2 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter)

Co-authors David Blatner and Bruce Fraser have written the classic, definitive reference book on Photoshop. This edition provides in-depth, "under-the-hood" looks at this complicated software and has been the textbook for advanced Photoshop classes. Strongly recommended. Order Real World Adobe Photoshop CS.

Author Ben Willmore offers an in-depth, creative look at Photoshop CS. The section on layer blending modes is superb. This is one of the better books out there. Order Adobe Photoshop CS Studio Techniques

Scott Kelby does it again with another book on gee-whiz Photoshop CS techniques. Although not as comprehensive as The Photoshop CS book (left), there is still lots of great stuff. This book is more oriented to graphic designers. Order Photoshop CS Down & Dirty Tricks.

John Shaw is one of the finest nature photographers around, especially noted for his meticulous close-up work and landscapes. If you're interested in going into this as a business, take note of John Shaw's Business of Nature Photography: A Professional's Guide to Marketing and Managing a Successful Nature Photography Business. Order Business of Nature Photography

George Lepp provides lots of very specific technical instruction on many aspects of outdoor photography. A columnist for Outdoor Photographer magazine, he is most thorough...Order Beyond the Basics

Deke McClelland is a prolific author of computer how-to books. The Photoshop "Bible" series are considered classics and are extremely thorough. This is an excellent, useful book that every Photoshop user should have on his or her bookshelf. Order Photoshop CS Bible.

Landscape photographer William Neill has made Yosemite National Park his special place. This beautiful book is a marriage of technique and spirit. Landscapes of the Spirit includes 75 images from Yosemite and elsewhere. Order Landscapes of the Spirit

And more from George Lepp. Great hands-on technique in Beyond the Basics II Order Beyond the Basics II

Looking at both film-based and digital worlds, author Niall Benvie presents his take on making that great image.Order The Art of Nature Photography: Perfect Pictures in Camera and in Computer

Rohn Engh's book, Sell and Resell Your Pictures to a World of Markets a Mailbox Away (4th Edition) has become a classic. It gives practical tips for carving your niche in the competitive market of stock photography, plus much more. Order Sell and Resell Your Pictures

William Neill shares his sensitive and inspirational images of nature's continuous evolution. Written by Pat Murphy and Paul Doherty, this book, published in October 2000, was partially sponsored by San Francisco's Exploratorium. Order Traces of Time

Master wolf and wildlife photographer Jim Brandenberg set himself a challenge: take only one photograph a day for 90 days in the fall and winter woods around his northern Minnesota home. This book chronicles his challenges and triumphs. Order Chased by the Light

Rohn Engh, who wrote the classic Sell and Resell Your Photos, does it again with this photography marketing book on how to use the Internet to compete with the giant stock agencies.Order Sellphotos.com

Interested in doing close-up photography of flowers or insects? Then this book is for you, even though it's slightly out of date because of all the advances in digital. Exquisitely illustrated, this includes lots of hands-on technique from one of the great masters of the genre, John Shaw. Order Closeups in Nature

Tim Fitzharris is a prolific writer specializing in how-to subjects. This book, Nature Photography: National Audubon Society Guide, will get your started.Order Nature Photography: National Audubon Society Guide

Art Wolfe produced this book that captures Alaska in its intensity and majesty. Order Alaska

John Shaw explains difficult concepts clearly and carefully, making his books valuable for advanced amateurs and professionals alike. Here's his Nature Photography Field Guide (Revised Edition), published in October, 2000. Order Nature Photography Field Guide

I've not read this book, but I really trust B. Moose Peterson, who is very practical, hands-on, and my students tell me, a "really nice guy," but the book also goes beyond basic material. So, if you're interested in animals, give this book a try. Order Wildlife Photography: Getting Started in the Field

Want to know EXACTLY where to get those great professional travel photos in Northern California? This book provides lots of tips and color photos.Order PhotoSecrets

The late Galen Rowell is regarded as one of the most articulate writers about outdoor photography. This book is based on his long-running column in Outdoor Photographer magazine. Order Inner Game of Outdoor Photography

Essentials of Nature Photography, by Milton Heiberg, covers tools and tricks of the trade. Order The Essentials of Nature Photography