Photography Guide - New Manual of Photography
I have a lot of books on photography, but this is the one I turn to most often. It is as close to a complete reference on photography technique as any other book I’ve seen. There are better books for specialized areas, but this is a great general reference.
It covers a wide range of subjects including:
- Cameras & equipment
- Elements of photography (focusing, exposure, etc…)
- Art & Composition
- Specific case shots (still-life, landscapes, etc…)
- Postproduction
I think it falls down most on postproduction, but that also is a specialty subject. I’ve got some recommendations on books for that, which will be posted at a later date.
Importantly, it is small enough to tuck in a bag - it’s not a giant textbook.