Bethadilly’s Bookshelf

during my journey as a photographer, i have read a lot of different books and many of you have asked what they are.  i have a lot of different books on my photographer bookshelf, from help with client interaction, to help with inspiration, to help with learning editing software.  i have read some of these books from cover to cover, some of them i have just browsed, some of them i refer to as needed, and some are patiently waiting for me on my bookshelf to start reading.  below you will find the books that are on my bookshelf.  if you have a book about photography that you just love, please tell me title and why you love it in the comments section, i love adding new titles to my bookshelf!

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Bethadilly’s Bookshelf

Bethadilly's Bookshelf | Bethadilly Photography

please note, the books below list the exact editions that are on my shelf.  however, be aware that there may be new editions out so please be sure that you are purchasing the latest release for each title.  happy reading!

the design aglow posing guide for family portrait photography | lena hyde  i read this book from cover to cover and loved every single page.  this book gives tips for achieving certain poses and interacting with clients.  plus, the photography inspiration among these pages is well worth the purchase.  halfway through this book, i went online to purchase any and all books written by this author.  i would definitely recommend that you purchase this title.  it is one of the best books on my bookshelf.

the design aglow posing guide for wedding photography | lena hyde  this book is actually on the mail truck, on it’s way to my house.  i wanted to include it though because this author is really good!  it is just like the previous book, but covers different types of photography.  and, like i said, i was so impressed with the first book that i bought this one immediately!  while i do not do wedding photography, this book also covers engagement photography so i am excited to get some tips and tricks for my couples!

your family in pictures | me ra koh   so far, i have only read the introduction but i am already in love with this book.  this book is going to tell you how to capture the everyday moments with your children whether it is during breakfast or during a sporting event.  even though i have briefly browsed this book so far, i am already certain that i will purchase the rest of me ra koh’s books.  because this covers more personal and everyday photography, i am setting it aside until after my busy fall season is over since right now i am focused mainly on client interaction and inspiration.  however, i am so excited to get the chance to sit down with this book and a glass of wine after the busy fall season is over.

a beautiful mess photo book idea | elsie larson + emma chapman   this book just arrived last week and i am already in love.  while i haven’t read it yet, i have definitely browsed through the pages and i am swooning over the inspiration.  it seems as though this book covers all types of photography and has a great variety of tips.

photographing families: tips for capturing timeless images | michele celentano   this book contains inspiration for how to pose families of any ages.  when i opened this book and browsed the pages, i was instantly inspired by the photographs and the posing.  i have only browsed this book so far, but intend to read it from cover to cover since it also includes tips for client interaction during family sessions.  there is also some tips about composition and creative cropping that i am anxious to read!

adobe photoshop cs6 classroom in a book   i read this book from cover to cover and did all of the exercises.  this book really helped me to learn the software and all of its features.  i would recommend this book to anyone who needs help learning photoshop.  the lessons in this book really help you to learn the features because you are actually practicing in the software.

adobe photoshop lightroom 5 classroom in a book   i read this book from cover to cover and did all of the lessons.  i can honestly say that i understand lightroom so much better because of this book and the exercises inside.  i bought this book right after i purchased lightroom and after i was done reading it, i immediately started editing all of my sessions in lightroom and i feel very comfortable navigating the software.  if you need help learning lightroom, i would recommend giving this book a try!

adobe photoshop cc classroom in a book   i also read this book from cover to cover and completed all of the exercises.  while i only use photoshop for certain editing tasks, i learned so much about the features of the software because of this book.  i also do reference this book if there is something that i want to do in the software that i am not sure how to do.  it is really nice to keep on hand for reference on some of the basic tools.

david busch’s nikon d600 guide to digital slr photography | david d. busch   if you need help learning all of the functions about your camera and you don’t want to go cross-eyed reading your manual, see if david busch has a book on your camera model.  i have read about half of this book and i have tabs all over!  i reference this book all the time if i have a question about a button or if i want my camera to do something specific.  this book is a great guide for my camera and is written really well.

aperture 3 | dion scoppettuolo   while i don’t use aperture to edit my photos anymore, i want to add it to this post because this book was really helpful when learning the software.  when i first started with photography, i used aperture to edit my photos and reading this book from cover to cover really helped me to learn the software.  so, if you use aperture and want to learn more about the software, i would recommend giving this book a try.

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  • Uniquely Monique Keogh - I love The Unforgettable Photograph by George Lange, 228 ideas, tips and secrets for taking the best pictures of your life!
    As an amateur hobby photographer, I am inspired by books with big shiny pictures, ( because I am right-brained!) and ideas to help me find my creative style!ReplyCancel

  • Uniquely Monique Keogh - I love The Unforgettable Photograph by George Lange, 228 ideas, tips and secrets for taking the best pictures of your life!
    As an amateur hobby photographer, I am inspired by books with big shiny pictures, ( because I am right-brained!) and ideas to help me find my creative style! I also have A beautiful Mess Photo Idea book!ReplyCancel

  • Uniquely Monique Keogh - I love The Unforgettable Photograph by George Lange, 228 ideas, tips and secrets for taking the best pictures of your life!
    As an amateur hobby photographer, I am inspired by books with big shiny pictures, ( because I am right-brained!) and ideas to help me find my creative style! I also have A beautiful Mess Photo Idea book!
    ReplyCancel

  • Beth Lane - Thank you so much for sharing! I am adding to my Amazon wish list as I type. I was perusing Barnes & Noble the other day on my lunch break and almost picked up A Beautiful Mess Photo Idea Book. I am regretting not picking it up as I have been seeing it everywhere!ReplyCancel

  • Candace Howe - I’ve ordered 2 out of your list an I’m anxiously waiting do you mind if ask a random question? When you export from LR what size do you format to?ReplyCancel

  • April Ward de Abarca - Your link for the Beautiful Mess book doesnt work. Love thier blog so I’m sure I’d love the book too!ReplyCancel

  • you ask, i answer. volume 2. » beth a-dilly - […] what do you do to build your business during the off season?  i’m on long island and with the cold temps no one is thinking photo sessions.  like you, we have really cold winters so the inquiries are a little less than during the rest of the year.  i usually get less family inquiries during the winter after the holidays, but do get more newborn and engagement inquires during the off season.  i always tell photographers to work even harder during the off season.  during the slower season, i do a lot of behind the scene maintenance, such as perfect my website, update contracts, training/research, etc.  by training, i mean that i take the time to read through all my photography books and read photography tips on blogs.  i take advantage of the slower season to improve my skills and become a better photographer for my clients, whether i am improving my camera skills or taking the time to learn more about my editing software.  all of these little things, in the end, really do grow my business because i am eventually offering more.  to read more about what photography books i am reading, be sure to check out what books are on my bookshelf. […]ReplyCancel

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  • how i learned how to pose my photography clients » beth a-dilly - […] to read more about what other photography books i have, check out my post about what books are on my bookshelf! […]ReplyCancel

  • 10 TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING A LIFESTYLE NEWBORN SESSION » beth a-dilly - […] to learn a little more about what posing guides have really helped to inspire my newborn photography and family sessions, be sure to check out my post about how i learned to pose my clients.  and to see what other photography books i love, check out what is on my bookshelf! […]ReplyCancel

  • Kaitlin Spooner Taylor - I just completed Lightroom Classroom in a Book and am about to move on to Photoshop. I noticed that some of the Photoshop book uses Adobe Bridge. Is this a must, especially if I’m using Lightroom for organization? I was just excited to get started on Photoshop and don’t know if I need to get a different book!ReplyCancel

  • 10 gift ideas for photographers » beth a-dilly - […] a photography book  now, i know i am making this really easy for you…but asking me to choose just one […]ReplyCancel

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