Books Recommended by David McCammon
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In David McCammon’s words:
There are so many books I have read that gave me wonderful insight about what I was experiencing at the time. It becomes a part of me and my process – a long slow build if you will. Early on 2 photography books grabbed me by the collar and tossed me around. Ansel Adams' "The Camera" and "Images 1923-1974" and Yousuf Karsh's "Faces of Our Time" both showed me what I wanted to do with my life. They set the bar incredibly high for technique and expression. There have been many others since who stand beside them.
11 books recommended by David McCammon
The Obstacle is the Way
by Ryan Holiday
This book is great for anyone who cares to take a good look in the mirror and own your stuff. Early on Ryan states, “The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition.” Holiday… Read the full quote
This book is great for anyone who cares to take a good look in the mirror and own your stuff. Early on Ryan states, “The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition.” Holiday consistency challenges the reader to look at problems from a different perspective. A great read for entrepreneurs and those in pursuit of personal growth alike.
Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion
Crush It speaks with Vaynerchuk’s typical enthusiasm to selling yourself online. Fundamentally important in today’s business world.
Little Red Book of Selling: 12.5 Principles of Sales Greatness
A business book I have referred to frequently over the years is Jeffrey Gitomer’s “Little Red Book of Selling”. It’s full of simple, straight forward sales ideas many of which can take on a different degree of importance at different points in one’s career.
Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation
I was teaching at the time and Palmer provided insight into reaching my students with empathy and authenticity. I was facing life challenges of my own as well. Palmer’s book gently gave me pause to consider where I wanted to go from here without imposing… Read the full quote
I was teaching at the time and Palmer provided insight into reaching my students with empathy and authenticity. I was facing life challenges of my own as well. Palmer’s book gently gave me pause to consider where I wanted to go from here without imposing the how. Let Your Life Speak reminded me changing direction is a great choice throughout one’s life. I revisit this book at least once a year.
Looking at Photographs: 100 Pictures from the Collection of The Museum of Modern Art
“Looking at Photographs” lets us begin to understand the language of photography and how we can talk about our images. And we must know how to talk about our work or find someone else to do it for us.
Portrait in Light and Shadow: The Life of Yousuf Karsh
The Karsh book gives great insight into how a very successful photographer worked. There are some wonderful stories from how he created his famous portrait of Churchill to some excellent business ideas.
The History of Photography: From 1839 to the Present
There are other history books, but Newhall’s a great overview of the early days up to the 1950’s. It’s a beginning.
Ways of Seeing
by John Berger
Ways of Seeing goes beyond photography and will continue to develop your language around images.
