A Short Course in Photography

by Barbara London, Jim Stone

This easy-to-use, inexpensive book introduces readers to the fundamentals of photography and suggests ways in which they might create photographs that have meaning. Oriented toward traditional black and white photography, the book also explores digital techniques and web photography resources, equipment, cameras and camera accessories, the exposure and development of film, and the making and finishing of prints. All aspects of the process are explained and illustrated clearly in two-page spreads, each of which addresses a self-contained topic. For those who don't know anything about photography—but want to learn, and anyone who wants to take better pictures than they do now.

Genres: Photography, Textbooks, Reference, Art, School

187 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

About the author

Barbara London (1936-) was a photographer.

Reviews

[Bruce]

Decent text, but a little basic for what I wanted at this point. It didn't go into detail on lighting, using flash, or any of the crunchy subject I'm interested in at this point. It's good for the beginner; I wouldn't recommend it for the intermediate or advanced photographer.

[angel]

i actually read the 7the edition but the info is pretty much the same. concise, easy to grasp information about photography basics that can be used towards film and digital photography (except for the parts on how to develop your black and white film). definitely a text geared towards beginners.

[Artlab]

Photography

[Caolinn]

This is an easy-to-follow book. Tells you all the basics you need to know about the technical aspects. It has a nice relevant terms dictionary in the back that I found useful.

[Leslie Godwin]

Too basic. Can't imagine it is helpful even for very beginners.
Read 7th edition.