7 monographs EVERY photographer MUST own

You asked for it - by popular demand here's my monograph book picks for the year.
Ababilis "Deeper Pixels" Jacket and Hoodie on Kickstarter
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Ernst Haas :: Color Correction
Luigi Ghirri :: Kodachrome
Saul Leiter :: Early Color (and older one but essential)
Irving Penn :: Centenial
Flor Garduño :: Trilogía
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And I also picked two viewer submissions:
Tom Barr :: Shetland OO www.shopkdd.com/shetland-oo
Bastiaan Woudt :: Morokko www.bastiaanwoudt.com/b-o-o-k-s/
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Ted Forbes
The Art of Photography
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My name is Ted Forbes and I make videos about photography. I’ve been making photographs most of my life and I have a tremendously deep passion for photography that I want to share with you on KZbin.
The Art of Photography is my channel and I produce photography videos to provide a 360 degree look into the world of making images. We all want to get better so lets do this together!
I make videos covering famous photographers, photography techniques, composition, the history of photography, philosophy and much more.
I also have a strong community of photographers who watch the show and we frequently do social media challenges for photographers to submit their own work. I feature the best and most interesting on the show when we do these so come check it out and get involved!

[@kazoo_7654]

My vote is once a month and a January assignment. Thanks for all that you do!

[@PeterEvansPeteTakesPictures]

For those who missed out on Ernst Haas's Color Correction, I can strongly recommend the recently released 'New York in Color 1952 - 1962' by Prestel. Beautiful work, and perfect to enjoy with some black coffee and some Brubeck, Art Blakey and Davis on the speakers.

[@AlanRuic]

YES to the monthly schedule. I think all the analog guys will love monthly photo assignments. I also believe that making them monthly will help all of us come up with better ideas before we actually go out and shoot!

[@theartofphotography]

I agree, we get good work but I'm curious to see what monthly looks like.

[@lous.6779]

Would love to take part in a monthly challenge!

[@michelerussell7957]

I think a monthly photo challenge assignment would be great

[@gloriakuo1929]

Alan Ruic ;

[@kcashon]

love the idea of monthly rather than every 2 weeks for the assignments

[@mitchfusco399]

I'm a member of a forum (FADU) that has a picture exchange. It is run once a month most of the year except Christmas and summer holiday time. When it is extended to two months this allows members to take part , giving them time to do all the other stuff as well. I will add that all the exchange prints have to be produced in the darkroom. So your idea of monthly for your assignment is inspired.

[@SynthesizerPlanet]

I had to stop in the middle of this video episode to thank you for this content you have been so faithfully presenting us. I have gone from an occasional viewer to a “hooked” viewer in a short amount of time. I love the look and discussion of gear but what this show has that no other show brings us ( along with a knowledgeable and genuine person as a host!) is this discussion of “the art of photography “, thank you so much for being an oasis in the world of photography techland.

[@markandrewfenton]

Yes to monthly photo assignments!! Been meaning to jump in on the photo assignments, mostly for pushing my photographic creativity, and monthly will make it easier for me to join in! Thanks for all the work you do on this channel!

[@kenhayward3257]

I love the idea of a monthly schedule! I also would love a January assignment

[@nillohitbarman5760]

I love how you used to take a single photograph and analyze it, maybe you could do more of those.

[@morecontentforearth2045]

I vote monthly! February is good to start.

[@carmenb1059]

Hi Ted - I think once a month is a good change to photo assignments - not as rushed and really gives us a chance to think through it. Looking forward to another great year - love the video's!

[@angelinaminor6194]

Monthly photo assignments are a good idea! I'm still working on last year's but I love the process. Thanks for such great content!

[@ralphvandergeest]

Yes, a PA once a month would be great and yes, one for January would be great too. and congratulations on 10 years of an amazing show! At least a few times ten years more OK? All the best!

[@jenethompsonart]

Congratulations, happy youtuberaversary! I agree, monthly is better.

[@theartofphotography]

Thanks Jennifer!

[@ajmunayco1]

Congrats on the 10yr anniversary that's awesome, I've learned a lot so far from your channel keep it up, monthly photo assignments sounds good too and I'm for the January start up 🤓🤓

[@tiffanypages5389]

I saw your video on Irving Penn and when I heard that there was an exhibition in Paris about him, I was very curious to see the prints. So I travel to Paris quite especially for this expo and I absolutely loved it, very inspiring! And that's because of your channel! Thank you so much for your show and the quality of the content!

[@katievonline9099]

Happy 10 year anniversary! Thank you for all the effort you put into the show, my partner and I love it. I vote yes to monthly photo assignments and to starting in January. I think it would be cool to have an image per month to celebrate 2018 and the anniversary of your show.

[@qbnscholar]

Epic deeper pixels! Yeehaw! Wait until February, give you a break. I like the monthly assignment idea.

[@jamesmurphy2288]

Congrats on 10 years! Wow. Also, you’re only 10 away from 400k! So cool. Yes to monthly photo assignments with a video from you halfway through the month with direction tips, examples etc... let’s start in January

[@dean314videos9]

Once a month and let’s start with this month

[@mariacolomeet9737]

Monthly is a great idea. I vote also for this month. Thanks for your work that you doing for us!

[@KungFuTigresse]

1 photo assignment a month would be great!

[@jeffcarroll6959]

Congratulations on 10 years. Yes to monthly schedule and starting in February sounds a better plan.

[@RobertFGardner]

Love the channel. One a month is absolutely perfect! It gives us and you more time! January works for a start month fo’sho!

[@dylanpickett-fallis8210]

Yes to art assignment in January, starting Art Assignment is my New Years resolution, let's get started.

[@markthomas366]

Monthly photo assignments please. And start with January. Thanks for all you do.

[@gigifastphotos6647]

Yes! One photo assignment sounds like a swell idea!

[@Bastiaanwoudtofficial]

Thanks Ted for the support. My new book will be out in February, will send you a copy!

[@theartofphotography]

Thank YOU sir!

[@Bastiaanwoudtofficial]

Tom Barr Thanks Tom. Appreciate it!

[@gregmc1270]

I definitely vote for monthly assignments, announce the assignment, maybe give three weeks to submit, then the last week to check the work and assemble the video.

[@photobookcafe7440]

Great selection of books. Luigi Ghirri is one of my all time favourite photographers.

[@hopeyonekenobi]

HAPPY 10 YEARS!!!! I dig the monthly photo assignments, that would be much easier for everyone :)

[@ChrisPearceAustralia]

Congrats on making it 10 years mate! Love your videos! Your passion and enthusiasm is inspiring.

[@florian_kopr]

BIG YES to monthly schedule, this way it will be possibleto ,more easily participate with small budget and analogue photography! Love the Idea!

[@GideonSmit]

I loved your book choices. You introduced me to Saul Leiter in 2017 (I really like his work and philosophy), and so much more. This is what sets you apart in my mind - the fact that you promote the work of other great photographers.

[@Muscaaria]

Happy New Year,Ted, and happy You Tube anniversary! Yes for monthly photo assignment, I think it is perfect. I'd like having the January one as well.

[@horaciomillan4181]

I always follow your recommendations on photo books, and thanks to you my library is getting so much better in terms of quality. My favorites are the Irving Penn catalog, the Saul Leiter, the Lartigue, The Radical Camera and The Decisive Moment. Thank you very much!

[@monjue4459]

Monthly is great and starting in Feb is great too. Tbh Ted, you do a lot of work.. i used to be a video editor and i know how much time goes into making videos. Thanks for even doing these!

[@wolfgangkreusche5716]

Yes monthly assignment would be great and will is the chance to concentrate more on quality even for full day working people! Start in February is fine. Cheers Wolfgang

[@saschahenschel8304]

You run one of, if not my most, favorite photography channel on youtube, but I would like to see more of your videos in following categories (sorted in order) on a regular and more constant and for us consumers known schedule, maybe every 5 days one ;-) Categories 1. History of photography 2. Photo Assignments 3. Artists / Books presentations 4. Styles / Types of photography 5. Some gear reviews / tips and tricks for editing 6. Trips to exhibitions / Travel I can only imagine that each episode is a lot of work for you, but just take this as some kind of feedback / wishlist from me. Keep up your excelent work. Greetings from Hamburg/Germany

[@omanuelsa]

the man is back!

[@wendylorimer5663]

Monthly lots better here, through the winter I barely see daylight, also better for film people. Happy Anniversary !! Another 10 years please pretty please :-)

[@christoombes7875]

Yes to the monthly photo assignments, great idea. Happy to start in Feb which would make more sense.

[@Inkwellish]

Somewhat new viewer...monthly sounds great! I have limited time to shoot assignments, so the new schedule sounds awesome! I love what you do, keep up the awesome content. Unlike most KZbin photography channels, you actually challenge me.

[@TheRastarina]

Congratulations for the milestone, Ted! Monthly challenges and January included, as well. Not sure about others, but in monthly challenges, I let my ideas marinate and try to produce something towards the end of the month.

[@MKaseke1]

I co-sign the once a month assignment schedule Ted! And YES a January assignment is NEEDED.

[@paulwesterfield2252]

Love the books ❤ And please yes...one photo assignment a month will keep us going!

[@harukazelegouge4727]

YES, I'm on board with starting photo assignments off with January. Can't wait for what's coming up next

[@PeterJensen1359]

TED thank you for the ten years of hard work. Your videos are great and useful to wwatch. I learn something new every time. Cheers friend.

[@ressikanflute]

Wow... those are some amazing photographers.

[@keithmayoh3070]

Thanks, Ted. Once again your example inspires me to deepen my pixels.

[@danfiore8130]

Ted - great update. Monthly Photo Assignments works and starting in February is a good idea. Sorry I missed you during your NYC trip but as always, thanks for your information and inspiration.

[@MichaelWellman1955]

Thank you for doing photo assignments. I have a pretty busy work schedule so I don't always get to play along, so the idea of making it monthly works much bettr for me and it sounds like for you too. I'd be up for a Jan assignment Thanks again.

[@TheRbStore]

I would definetly opt for a january assignment! Happy new year Ted! Keep making your awesome show :)

[@vicaustyn]

Monthly Photo Assignment definitely is better. Lets do one in January! Looking forward to it!

[@sbai4319]

Congratulations on 10 years of The art of Photography! Have a great Year and thanks for everything!

[@SalamAlYahya]

Great idea to do monthly assignments. And lets start January

[@SirRoundsoundRecords]

nice one to put some the mailtime favorite books as your favorites of 2017, monthly would be better I would think.. congrats with the anniversary and wish you all the best for the ones to come!

[@celticbadger]

I vote monthly! February is good to start.Looking forward to another great year

[@mamaik33]

Thank you, Ted, I think monthly assignments will be much easier to follow (at least for me!). Also, as much as I am rearing to go, it's fine to wait until February for the next photo assignment. Cheers.

[@photobrit5660]

Happy New Year !! monthly sounds like a great idea

[@owainshaw]

Hello Ted. I'm a new subscriber. I've been doing photography for a little longer than you've been doing youtube videos, but have only just started tapping into youtube for inspiration which makes me quite late to this particular party but it seems to still be in full swing. I'd like to join in with the assignments and monthly sounds like a nice schedule as I'm currently studying for a Masters but within each month I should be able to find enough time. I love that you still do letters so I will try and send you one this week and introduce myself if nothing else. Congratulations on the big milestone, I look forward to this next year, your eleventh.

[@Thejohnventura]

I’ve always wanted to join the photo assignment but I always miss out! So I think this type of schedule will allow me to join!

[@samugindert3042]

Happy new year, and happy 10th year on the platform! :) You are a great inspiration to me, and one of the reasons I want to learn photography at a university. P.S I agree with the monthly timing. I have only participated in one photo assignment, but I'm looking forward to do more of them. :)

[@NotDoneB4]

I like the monthly schedule. If there was one for January, I didn't know about i t because I didn't get notified about this video until today - 2/1.

[@sniper-sim]

Monthly assignment is good! 👍 Yes to January assignment.

[@duncandavies1966]

+1 for the monthly assignments. Suggest doing one for January so there is a full set of 12 for the year.

[@TomReichner]

The monthly photo assignments seem like a perfect interval. YES to a January assignment - I'm extremely busy April thru November, so there are only a few months I could do each year ..... I'd hate to lose one of those months.

[@KevinPatrickJr]

Yes, monthly is good. I'd wait until February were it me. As a newbie, I'm looking forward to participating.

[@yonniesimon5847]

I like the photo a month idea. Sounds good to me!

[@Maxburn09]

In our world where we perceived real as surreal, and vice versa. Ted thanks for all your videos, hope we can meet and have coffee someday.🙂 Keep going dude...

[@aboutthatpicturelife6279]

Huge happy new year and congratulations on meeting this milestone... Absolutely love your channel. Sorry did I miss the assignment for January? I'm not sure there was one set but would be eager to know!! Many thanks.

[@deeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

YES to January assignment. Also monthly mode is the first real chance for me to participate in assignments.

[@thirsklast438]

Wow Ted, happy anniversary. Time has flown by still here, still watching!

[@larsmouret6814]

Happy new year, monthly assignments sounds great...

[@Ja92fy]

Yes, monthly assignment is way more convenient. Especially for those of us who don't get much time to go out in a week.

[@ExploringTampa]

Bring on that January challenge! I'd like to hop on this one.

[@2x45min]

Monthly photo assignment? Great! As a father, its always hard (but manageable) to find some ten minutes to think about the assignment and do some photos... Having the opportunity to do it maybe 3-4x for 10 minutes will improve quality for sure!

[@bedoboy1278]

Congrats on your tenth year! I agree that once a month is good. It gives more time to think about and plan a photo. I think an assignment in January would be nice... perhaps a choose your own assignment. We can choose an assignment from the past and either redo to make better or a completely new one that was enjoyable to create.

[@CoraJohnson80]

I've never done a photo challenge but I've always wanted to so I think that once a month would be a lot more doable! Congrats to 10 years!

[@antcar06]

love your channel mang

[@stevedigby883]

I like monthly assignments strting with January. Thanks for the videos!

[@kncheese]

Great ideas, no complaints here

[@george_KC1TQF]

YES, monthly is a better time frame. I am just getting back into photography after taking a many year hiatus. Just starting to get out of auto and learning as I go. The Photo Assignments is just what I needed to get out and shoot with a purpose, instead of just 'taking snapshots'.

[@joeycarter1096]

Lovely episode Ted. I love photo assignments so having only one a month is a bummer but it does make more sense that way. It will also probably improve the work you get sent in as well. More time to think and review ideas.

[@andresduran9902]

Hey Ted, I live in Fort Worth as well and I think it’d be pretty cool if sometime this year you could organize a photo meet/ photo walk around Fort Worth. Downtown, The Modern, stockyards, or anywhere else 😎

[@NadjaNiemann]

Yes, monthly. Perfect idea, good re-structuring. :) And yes, January as well, - make it a full year.

[@MeanGreeny]

One of the main reasons I've never attempted the photo assignments was the waaaaaaay-too-fast schedule. Once a month would be much more preferable. Happy Anniversary, here's to the next ten!

[@peterpearce8851]

HNY, Ted! Monthy sounds perfect & let's start NOW 😃.

[@briancollins3995]

Happy new year and congrats on the anniversary! I often see your assignments and want to get involved, but get pulled away by something, so monthly would make it easier for me to participate. Also, I often can think of a shot I already have that would fit a category. I know you want to make it about getting out and shooting, but I wonder if it might be worthwhile allowing older shots to be included somehow. Perhaps a separate category?

[@asamcqueen3673]

Going to have to say I would like to see a January photo assignment. I've actually been working on trying to take at least one shot a day during the new year. Some are junk, others have been pretty neat.

[@spectrus7]

1. I think the one assignment per month is a great idea! 2. Would love one for January too (AND the totally cool one for February)!

[@KeithTomlinsonPhoto]

Once a month is great for me as they're usually over before I get a chance to watch the videos. Start in February. Give yourself a break!

[@JayGrapherTh]

Love the idea of the photo assignments on a monthly bases. Even uploading on a different day is totally cool. Possibly doing some podcast of critiquing the images or technical skills and what makes photos amazing. I seem some of the images and have always seen that photos look great but i dont know what makes them great which makes it very difficult how to learn from them to improve. So a longer form video talking about images podcast, minimum editing. Then the usual video that you do at the end of every photo assignment. Good luck for 2018, on a side note, really want you to do some collaboration with Jared Polin from FroKnowsPhoto in their RawTalk Podcast or any other photography topics.

[@mdibrahimmohammad5640]

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[@timblass4811]

Color photography icons for me: Herzog, Eggleston, Hass, Ghirri, Leiter, Meyerowitz, Sternfeld, Callahan.

[@PeterSprokkelenburg]

Happy new year one and all. YES to the monthly schedule. Looking forward to 2018

[@ceejay8928]

The monthly schedule sounds great! definitely a smart move!

[@StephenBridgett]

Congrats on 10 years Ted! Thank you. I vote for January and please remind me (us) how/where to submit.

[@SkeletonHammoudeh]

I guess once every month is good for photo assignments, and if you can try to fit in more submissions it would be great, i mean because its a month not a week, its logical to have more submissions, that way photographers will have enough time to focus and work and get the best for the assignment, and they will have a better chance of getting their work featured. i submitted my work twice so far, looking forward to submit to every assignment now! and i wish to produce good enough images to be featured in the final video. Thanks Ted!

[@woodbutch4]

Yep, monthly assignment sounds good. Of course, I haven't participated yet so my opinion might not carry much weight, but I plan on it this year.

[@jantielens]

Yes, a longer assignment time would be great. Feel free to vary the time too. (e.g. more complex assignments can take longer)