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VIVEK RECOMMENDS
If you read only these…
6 books from the collection that I keep coming back to. A one-line note on why each one matters.
Street Photography Now – Sophie Howarth & Stephen Mclaren
Book that changed my perspective on streets!
Forms of Japan – Michael Kenna & Yvonne Meyer-lohr
Minimalist landscape work that touched my soul!
Black & White Photography – Michael Freeman
Transformed my black & white photography work!
Minor White – Manifestations of the Spirit – Paul Martineau
Abstract photography book I keep returning to.
Context and Narrative – Maria Short
Rarely has it been explained with such clarity.
The Heart of the Photograph – David duChemin
Photography, seen through a deeply human lens.
WRITTEN REVIEWS
Book Notes & Reviews
In-depth notes and takeaways from books I’ve read and found quite useful. This may help you decide whether to pick one up or just get the essenece of it.
How ‘Art & Fear’ Helped Me Unlearn 10 Lies About Being an Artist
Read my reflections on Art & Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland, unpacking ten myths that quietly limited my artistic expression. The book reminded me that fear, imperfection, and uncertainty are not obstacles but essential companions in the creative journey.
Creating Photographs by Albert Watson
A distilled reflection on the key lessons that I learnt from Albert Watson’s Creating Photographs—a masterclass in thinking, seeing, and creating photographs with intent. The book also unearth creative clarity behind some of the most enduring images in photography.
Creative Photography 02-Context and Narrative
My detailed personal notes highlighting the key learning and insights from this book. I always thank myself for having read this book and would always revisit this for the depth with which it is written.
Street Photography Now Sophie Howarth & Stephen Mclarenw
Before this book, I did not know what street photography actually means. In this post, I have highlighted the key street photographers and their different perspectives, flawlessly covered in this book.
MY WISHLIST
Books I Want to Buy
These are some photography books I haven’t added to my collection yet—but they absolutely deserve a place on my shelf. Which photography book are you planning to pick up next?
LEGENDS
- Chema Madoz
- Bill Brandt
- Hiroshi Sugimoto
- Josef Sudek
PORTRAITS
- Richard Avedon
- Mario Testino
- Helmut Newton
- Jimmy Nelson
- Steve McCurry
- Gregory Heisler
WILDLIFE
- Frans Lanting
- David Yarrow
- Nick Brandt
- Dereck Joubert
- Anup Shah
- David Doubilet
- Ernie Brooks
LANDSCAPE
- Rachael Talibart
- Charlie Waite
- Eliot Porter
- Peter Lik
- Marc Adamus
STREETS
- Ernst Haas
- Mark Ellen Mark
- Alex Webb
- Elliott Erwitt
- Josef Hoflehner
- Hans Strand
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