A guide for anyone wanting to break into the world of photography as a career or hobby covering: career options and possibilities; ideas for finding inspiration; photography trends and markets; grant information; and creative business strategies…. More >>
Photography Your Way: A Career Guide to Satisfaction and Success
What a great find! I am at a cross roads with my photography, and this book has really come in handy. It’s precisely what I was looking for – like talking to a mentor. Highly recommend this book if you are looking for a bit of direction, inspiration or new ideas within yourself and your photographic passion.
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent! A great introduction for someone considering the study of photography. Takes an unusual, sort of psychologically analytical approach to the field, in addition to dealing with the specifics of education, equipment and the like.
It was after reading this book that I finally made the decision to study photography through the New York Institute of Photography where Chuck Delaney is dean. He came across as being a down-to-earth, no-nonsense expert in the field, and his NYIP course bore that fact out. Both his book and the course gave me more than they promised, something that is rare today.
Rating: 5 / 5
The book takes a very holistic view of photography. Though this book isn’t really designed to improve your ability to take a picture, it is aimed more at developing you as a passionate photographer. It ensures how you want to take pictures, develope style, and many of the nuances of photography.
Rating: 5 / 5
I really liked the book. I’m a a NYIP student and it reads real close to the course. It’s not 100% photography information as he also talks about some of his views on life. I subscribe to the same views so it didn’t bother me. Overall, a great book. Lots of information for someone wanting a career in photography.
Rating: 4 / 5
One of the most interesting books on becoming a professional photographer I ever read. No matter if you are interested in becoming a part time freelancer or full time pro. Chuck DeLaney, dean of the oldest and biggest photography school in the U.S. did a tremendous job writing a book that not only covers the standard aspects of the trade, but also includes many topics that are of more peripheral nature, but still of vital importance to become successful in the business.
Showing how he managed to become a pro, covering more or less common traps and pitfalls, psychological and health wise aspects of work and how to solve possible problems, relationship between other fields of fine art and photography, talking about his experience with other professionals and how those people solved problems, makes this a must read book for any aspiring photographer.
When reading I felt like listening to a good old photographer friend telling me about his experience during decades of practical work. The book is crammed full of information, that it might take a bit longer than usual to read it. Definitely a five star book and a must have.
Rating: 5 / 5