Photography (8th Edition) -- Barbara London, John Upton -- $92.00
A comprehensive introduction to photography. This text has been through eight editions and remains popular. The emphasis is on film photography, so digital photographers are not given the latest information. However, students who are new to photography will want this text on their bookshelves. ISBN 0131896091

John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide -- John Shaw -- $24.95
An updated version of a classic. Explains photographic technique with the aid of John's beautiful photography. ISBN 0817440593

The Art of Bird Photography: The Complete Guide to Professional Field Techniques -- Arthur Morris -- $23.00
Basic photographic information and excellent advice on photographing birds from an expert. ISBN 0817433031

Basic Photographic Materials and Processes, 2nd edition -- Leslie Stroebel -- $66.95
An essential resource for understanding how photography works and for learning the basic scientific principles behind the art. ISBN 0240804058

Photoshop CS2 Artistry -- Barry Haynes & Wendy Crumpler -- $55.00
A comprehensive introduction to Photoshop for photographers. Includes many detailed descriptions of techniques with accompanying images. Explains the basics of digital image production and management. (Includes a CD). ISBN 0321346998

Color Confidence: The Digital Photographer's Guide to Color Management -- Tim Grey, et. al. -- $28.35
Explains the importance of a color management workflow in digital photography and how to achieve a useable workflow. ISBN 0782143164

Real World Digital Photography, Second Edition -- Katrin Eismann, Sean Duggan, Tim Grey -- $49.99
Very broad in scope: choosing and using a digital camera, choosing and maximizing an image in Photoshop, saving and archiving images. Intended for a variety of photographers, such as students, graphic artists, and real estate agents! ISBN 0321223721

The Photoshop CS2 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter) -- Scott Kelby -- $39.99
A major update to a classic by the world's best-selling author of Photoshop books. Scott provides instruction in plain English about topics that will turn Photoshop into a photographer's friend. ISBN 0321330625

How to Start and Operate a Digital Portrait Photography Business -- Lou Jacobs Jr. -- $39.95
Twelve portrait studio owners share their knowledge about all phases of starting and operating a digital photography portrait business. ISBN 1584281715

Professional Marketing & Selling Techniques for Wedding Photographers -- Jim Hawkins -- $29.95
A great book for beginning wedding photographers; a helpful book for those who have some experience. ISBN 1584280530

SellPhotos.Com: Your Guide to Establishing a Successful Stock Photography Business on the Internet -- Ron Engh -- $18.99
Ron's book brings the selling of stock photography into the digital age. Topics include current guidelines for the stock photography business and information about setting up a business on the Internet. ISBN 0898799449

John Shaw's Business of Nature Photography: A Professional's Guide to Marketing and Managing a Successful Nature Photography Business -- John Shaw -- $35.00
Shaw is known for his excellent books on photographic technique. This text discusses the business side of the photography world. One caution: the book was excellent for 1996. Today the information is still very helpful, but the Internet revolution is not discussed here. ISBN 081744050X

Photographers Market Guide to Building Your Photography Business: Everything you need to know to run a successful photography business -- Vik Orenstein -- $18.99
A witty, realistic guide to getting started in the business from a woman who has been there. ISBN 1582972648

2006 Photographers Market (Photographer's Market) -- Donna Poehner -- $24.99
The main resource for guiding photographers to become published -- and explaining where to get paid for doing it. ISBN 1582973954

2006 Writers Market (Writer's Market) -- Kathryn S. Brogan -- $29.99
The main resource for guiding writers to become published -- and explaining where to get paid for doing it. Contains information that photographers will find useful too. ISBN 1582973946

The Photographer's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion -- Maria Piscopo -- $19.95
Maria has been in the business of representing photographers for over 20 years. She honed her skills doing the kinds of tasks she describes in this second edition of her popular text. ISBN 1581150962

The Law, In Plain English, For Photographers -- Leonard D. Duboff -- $19.95
A classic business & legal book that has been updated and expanded. Includes information about digital photography and the Internet. ISBN 1581152256