Alex Ramsay Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Have just been asked for advice about an 'Introduction to Photography' book for a 12 year-old with her first camera - anyone got any suggestions? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyab Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I got into photography around 16 so a bit later but there is an amazing book called understanding exposure. It's brilliant with lots of pics, helps you understand settings in a creative way. I posted the message you have written on talkphotography.co.uk years ago and some kind sole sent it to me for free. Iv since passed it on, anyway it's great. Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Quist Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure" Revised Edition is probably better for a sixteen-year old than a twelve-year old. Without knowing it could be more in this region: http://www.amazon.com/reader/081740502X/ref=rdr_sb_li_sims_3&state=01111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Towers Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Alex, in my experience 12 year olds don't read books, its old fashioned! I would suggest becoming a member to one of the many photography magazines in circulation where online lessons are available for free. And apps available to peruse on smart phones so the learning is as fast or slow as the pupil desires. Hope this is helpful, regards Davey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Try Michael Freeman's Photo School series. His Digital Editing is a good introduction to everything that comes after the click of the shutter. For picture taking I would want to know more about the person. I would concentrate on his/her interests and start from there. Not from the tech side. wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpics Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 You could try this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Photography-Basics-Principles-Techniques-Practice/dp/0500289786/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1452088347&sr=1-1#customerReviews Both authors were lecturers at the London College of Communication. It features quite a few pictures taken by students. Some are mine. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I don't have a better idea, but we might be aiming a bit high for a 12-year-old. I for one don't remember looking at a photography book before college. (Then, of course, it was Michael Langford- who else?) The online resource idea is a good one but I can't help with that either- after my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 HOW TO PHOTOGRAPHY EVERYTHING Simple Techniques For Shooting Spectacular Images from the editors of Popular Photography Edit: Just looked it up on Amazon and it is $27. It scored a 4.7 average rating out of 5.0. I would rate it a 5. http://www.amazon.com/How-Photograph-Everything-Popular-Photography/dp/161628806X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452093261&sr=8-1&keywords=HOW+TO+PHOTOGRAPHY+EVERYTHING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I agree with Wim's suggestion, the Michael Freeman books . . . and here's why: Freeman combines text, photo samples, and illustrations to make his points, meaning he explains what to do, shows samples of the results, and includes a diagram showing where lights or reflectors or whatever might be placed, where a window is, and so on. I have several of his earlier books on my shelves. Okay, the down side: I've not looked at any of Freeman's newer digital books. He tends to put out lots of books dealing with various aspects of photography. Sounds expensive and not basic enough? It may well be both. You'll have to take a look yourself to see if there is a useful beginners' volume that suits your needs. A warning: never buy a color how-to book for a Kindle, unless you'll be viewing it on an iPad or a Kindle Fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 How about National Geographic Kids Guide to Photography: Tips & Tricks on How to Be a Great Photographer August 4, 2015 The Kids' Guide to Digital Photography: How to Shoot, Save, Play with & Print Your Digital Photos May 3, 2011 Click Click Click!: Photography for Children October 21, 2011 Cameras for Kids: Fun and Inexpensive Projects for the Little Photographer August 30, 2009 Photography for Kids!: A Fun Guide to Digital Photography May 11, 2011 Cheers, Philippe The old National Geographic one was mainly analogue, so I would check if it's digital only now. Not to much US centered? I would try not to go for an older edition than say 2013 (which means it's been written in 2012: the stone age for a 12yr old). 12yr olds still learn by doing. And they learn most from each other. So a club is best. However most will still love doing what you do. Take them along. Do a portfolio review. What works? What does not work? What would you love to be able to do? That sort of thing. Send them out on assignment. First one an hour. Only within the house. Go over the entire shoot. Discuss what they have looked at (for them still the most important) and how. Have they missed anything? Have good examples ready. Do the same assignment yourself (and be prepared to learn ;-)). wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 At the age of 12 I joined a photo club at school. It was run by an enthusiastic teacher, but we probably learned more by just getting involved and from each other. Not sure that I possessed or read any books on the subject at that time, that came much later. None of us had an exposure meter, and I recall weird and wonderful tables, and rules of thumb,for estimating exposure, and much discussion about camera settings when out and about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inchiquin Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Alex, in my experience 12 year olds don't read books, its old fashioned! For that very reason I would encourage them to read books! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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