Book Advice: Technique and Theory in Documentary Photography
Making a photograph of the instant when a real moment in life unfolds is what documentary photography is all about. Staging and editing a scene removes the reality, but learning about photojournalistic techniques and theory like “The Decisive Moment” can allow amateur and professional photographers to master their skills. The following selection of books are filled with these kinds of advice.
01. The Documentary Impulse
“Tank Man” photographer Stuart Franklin explores how we, as humans, are driven to visually document our experiences and the world around us. Looking at photojournalism, war photography and work recording our culture,...
