Looking to take your zootography to the next level? We've begun to compile a list of our favorite books to get you going. We own and use each of these books so we can honestly recommend them as good resources, and using the links below will help support Zootography.com.
Wildlife Photography
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Wildlife Travel Photography by Andy Rouse
This is a wonderful first introduction the the field of wildlife photography. Andy discusses his gear selection, planning and researching an animal shoot, technical elements that need to be mastered for wildlife photography, and specific guidance for photographing different types of animals, large and small.
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100 Ways to Take Better Nature & Wildlife Photographs by Guy Edwardes
This book contains 100 photography tips covering nearly every aspect of wildlife photography including fieldcraft, technical considerations, lighting, composition, seasonal ideas, and digital post production. Each tip is around 500 words and is illustrated with wonderful, inspiring examples.
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Practical Manual of Captive Animal Photography by Michael Havelin
This book contains the best collection of tips, tricks, and techniques ever published for setting up photo shoots of animals in controlled environments. It contains superb techniques for shooting through glass, fences, and other barriers. Especially helpful are the chapters on planning, building, and lighting location sets for animal close-ups.
General Photography
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The Practical Illustrated Encyclopedia of Digital Photography by Steve Luck
This book is the perfect do-it-yourself master class in digital photography. It provides complete coverage both of the technical and artistic aspects of the craft, broken down into short two page essays.It's a wonderful self-study course and will remain a lasting reference as you grow your knowledge and skills.
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The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby
This is the number one selling digital photography book of all time. It reveals nearly 200 secrets used by professional photographers that you won't find anywhere else. It's written in an easy going, jargon-free style that makes you feel like you have a pro mentoring you personally. Your photos will improve dramatically after reading this book.
