Infrared Photography by Laurie Klein & Kyle Klein

In reading the about the authors section I learned that Kyle is Laurie's son and think it's awesome that he was able to learn from her and then they write a book together. Anyway the book goes pretty in-depth with what infrared is, how it works, and what to use to photograph it. They talk about how specific things or scenes will look in infrared and the results one can typically expect. After that there is a section on processing with a section just for retouching eyes which often appear alien in infrared photos. There are several images at the end of the book with an explanation of the thought process behind them. This is a great read especially if you've read her other book on infrared and the female form.

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Mastering Exposure by Mark Chen

This is a great book to start with for the beginning photographer. He talks in depth about each camera setting, how they work and how to use them, and how they relate to each other. Then there is an entire chapter devoted to all of the qualities of light including adding in flash. The final chapter covers processing images. There are also several exercises throughout the book to get you thinking. A solid book for those new to photography.

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On-Camera Flash by Neil can Niekerk

This book is about learning how to use your speedlite to its fullest to create great looking portraits. He covers what options there are for speedlite modifiers, what camera settings and what flash settings to use and different lighting techniques. He then gives a variety of example situations and how to achieve the lighting you want. A good book to get you comfortable with your speedlite.

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Mastering Infrared Photography by Karen Dorame

This is an in-depth guide to getting started in digital infrared. She explains what infrared is, the history of infrared and the benefits of permanently converting a DSLR to infrared. She also spends time discussing the unique shooting challenges of infrared. She talks about lighting, subject matter and processing techniques. There is also a collection of infrared images in the back of the book to inspire your own images.
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iPhoneography Pro by Robert Morrissey

This is an extensive guide to what you can do with your iPhone and with the advances to phone cameras achieving good results is getting easier and easier. There are descriptions of numerous apps for controlling camera functions and applying effects. He discusses basic photography skills and add on equipment such as lenses and led lights. Then he describes how to use this knowledge in a variety of real life settings. With the advances to phone cameras achieving good results is getting easier and easier.
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Wildlife Photography by Joseph Classen

This book is for those who are serious about truly wild wildlife photography. He covers the research and planning for such shoots. He gives lists of the necessary equipment not just for taking the picture itself but also what you need to survive in the wilderness. He goes very in depth with these items and the other necessary skills of tracking, camouflage, and calling which enable the amazing wildlife images in the book. He also stresses keeping safe and legal in all activities. He also states right from the start you should already have the photography knowledge behind you. This is not a book about f-stops and shutter speeds but it is a great read for those wanting to take their wildlife skills to the next level.
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Foundations of Posing by Pierre Stephenson

This is one of the most in depth books on posing I have read. He covers everything from head to toe literally. He discuss posing differences for men and women, for flattering different body types, and an entire section on how to correct for some common issues. He also goes through posing for groups. This was a very complete guide.
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Black & White Artistry by Chuck Kimmerle

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It isn't like most out there. It is more so about why a photograph was taken and the vision behind it than the technical details of achieving it. He does go over the technical details of a few images but largely he explains his vision for an image or why he manipulated an image to show how he envisioned a scene. I also enjoyed that in his author's bio he states he doesn't apologize for centering his subject - he creates his art for him not the critics.
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Digital Black & White Landscape Photography by Gary Wagner

He starts with a short overview of how his process from shooting to editing. Then he gives the exact process used in creating some of his favorite images. If it was an image that he put together from multiple exposures he includes thumbnails of each image used which is rather helpful. He goes over what software he used and more specifically what features and settings he used within that software. His images are outstanding and have an Ansel Adams feel, who he sited as one of his inspirations.
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Portraiture Unleashed by Travis Gadsby

This is a book to spark your imagination when you're in a bit of a rut. The 60 different ideas for adding a little oomph to your images are divided into sections. Some of these ideas are fairly common but there were definitely some that surprised me or were being used in a different way than what I had seen before. It's a good book for a little bit of inspiration and of course has numerous sample images.
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Portraiture Unplugged by Carl Caylor

Carl talks about the basics of photography and how he built his natural light studio. Then he provides numerous samples of his work both indoors and out. Each image's lighting is explained as to why he did what he did and sometimes how he would have improved upon the image. He also has a diagram with each picture which I always like. It's a good book to help push your natural lighting skills further.
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Photograph The Nude by Peter Bilous

I think this is a good book for the beginner nude photographer. He talks through working with the models, lighting options and poses for a variety of different situations. His biggest lesson is to just experiment to see what you like and to do this with the collaboration of the model to create some great pieces of art.

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Fine Art Nudes by Stan Trampe

This book has some interesting compositions as well as locations. About half the images were done in a studio and the other half were done on location. One of the most interesting images was a woman lying outstretched on a diagonal ledge on a brick wall. Having the images be B&W takes out the distractions and allows you to see the images for themselves.
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Sexy Curves by Tammy Warnock

I loved the variety of poses she has in this book. She makes it look super easy to pose curvy women in a flattering way. Which after reading her tips I hope I find it that easy in the next session I do. Her tip for hand placement so a large bust doesn't move toward the face was super easy but very effective and one that I will file away for future use. I think overall this was a great read for those pursuing this niche.
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Loved this book

Boudoir Photography Cookbook by Jennifer Rozenbaum was excellent. This book is full of amazing images covering a wide variety of lighting and posing styles. Each image has a diagram for how it was made and the settings used. I'm always a fan of this. All of the women have very different looks but all of them have the same confident feel that Jen stands for. I'm excited to try out some of her 'recipes'. I think I'll be going back to this book often for inspiration.
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Nudes On Location by Bill Lemon

This book has good tips for photographing nudes outdoors such as bringing a carpet sample for the model to sit on if need be. It has posing suggestions and lighting tips as well. Not all of the photographs are fully nude either. Many of them use partial nudity with clothing or just pieces of fabric draped around the model. There are some very lovely, classic photographs in this book.
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The Big Book of Glamour By Richard Young

There is definitely a ton of info in this book. There are 200 tips just like the cover says and they cover pretty much everything from working with nude models to lighting to the business side of things and a bunch more. Almost all of the tips can be applied to other areas of photography as well but the book is geared toward nude photography.
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500 Poses for Photographing Full Length Portraits by Michelle Perkins

Of course there are some great images in this book. I think it'd be great for when you feel like you're in a posing rut and need some inspiration. It covers a lot of different portrait areas too. It has bridal, vintage, senior, mens, glamour, maternity, etc. It doesn't include kids but she has a whole other book for that anyway. There is a section at the back on basic posing guidelines as well and bios on all the photographers.
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Loved this Book

Stylish Weddings By Kevin Jairaj
The images in this book are absolutely stunning. I am truly blown away by this guy's talent. He talks about the story behind each image and how it was made. He also has some great ideas for fine tuning some of the typical shots like rings to make them stand out and coming up with just plain fun images of the wedding day. It was a quick read too which is always nice.
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The Essential Photography Workbook -The Beginner's Guide to Creating Impressive Digital Photos by Stephen & Joan Dantzig

This is a very in depth book definitely geared for the beginner. I liked that he went back to how film works and explains that first before talking about digital. He includes 45 detailed assignments to help you understand what he is talking about. I think this would be very helpful to the beginner. Excellent place to start if you have no or very minimal photo knowledge.
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