Although we do not quite live in the world Ray Bradbury envisioned in his novel Fahrenheit 451, printed books are not as popular as they once were. Our digital devices now provide instant access to a wide range of media, including photographs.
People read far fewer books today than in the past, so books are also less commonly included in household contents insurance arranged through Pricewise. Even so, landscape photographers can benefit from reading a few books, including the selections below.
Masters of Landscape Photography
If you are looking for a book featuring images by some of the world’s leading landscape photographers, this may be the one for you. In this book , you will find images by photographers including Art Wolfe, Jonathan Chritchley, Lars Van De Goor, Tom Mackie, and Valda Bailey. It is filled with stunning landscape photographs, and each photographer offers insight into their work in a question-and-answer interview. It is the kind of book you will likely return to again and again.
The Earth From the Air
Before drones, the only way to make good aerial photographs was to go up in a helicopter. This massive book is a collection of aerial images made over five years across five continents and sixty countries. Although The Earth From the Air contains a wide variety of photographs, its landscape images truly shine. Some were made from altitudes that drones can only dream of reaching.
The Art of Landscape Photography
There are many books about the technique of landscape photography, but few are as good as this one. The book begins with the fundamentals of equipment and quickly moves into important lessons on composition. Its chapters are short and easy to read without sacrificing detail. With sections on light, balance, lines, and even the rule of odds, it offers something for almost everyone. It is also packed with inspiring images.
The Causeway Coast
If you have ever watched one of Steven Hanna’s YouTube videos, you know how passionate he is about his local landscape. That makes The Causeway Coast an easy recommendation. In the book, Steven takes readers on a photographic journey along Northern Ireland’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Causeway Coast. It is a beautiful collection of seascapes that should inspire any landscape photographer to experience the pleasures of this remarkable location.
#IPHONEONLY
Although it may be the smallest book on this list, it is certainly not light on content. This excellent book by landscape and advertising photographer Julian Claverley is a collection of landscape photographs made entirely with an iPhone. It clearly demonstrates Julian’s keen eye for the landscape around him and shows that the person behind the camera matters more than the camera itself. If you think your camera is limiting your photography, this book may change your mind.
