Browse the shelves
Photography books, classified in the TR range, are located on the 6th floor of Hodges Library. Some oversized books are located on the 3rd floor.
Resources about Photography
Find journals and articles about photography
Photochemical photography
In addition to print books in the stacks, try searching for photography books in our Rare Books collection in Special Collections.
The Manual of Photography by The tenth edition of The Manual of Photography is an indispensable textbook for anyone who is serious about photography.
The Darkroom Cookbook by This book provides the keys to unlocking creativity through the mastery of the 'ingredients' of photography -- namely the chemicals used to develop, fix, stop and tone.
Digital Photography
The Fundamentals of Digital Photography by The Fundamentals of Digital Photography explores the guiding principles of great photography through efficient and effective technique. Easy-to-follow instructions teach you how to work with a digital workflow and develop a solid understanding of materials and processes.
Langford's Starting Photography by Starting with the basics of camera control and moving on to shutter speeds, aperture, zoom and flash, Langford's Starting Photography gives you the only introduction to digital photography you'll ever need.
Langford's Advanced Photography by Langford's Advanced Photography is the only advanced photography guide a serious student or aspiring professional will ever need. From the workings of cameras, lenses, digital imaging sensors and software to new hot topics such as HDR imaging, digital asset management, and even running your own photography business, everything a serious photographer could need to extend their art into professional realms is covered. The book also benefits from a full glossary, charts and inspirational full color images throughout, with summaries and projects at the end of each chapter to reinforce the theory.
Graphics Atlas Created by the Image Permanence Institute at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Graphics Atlas is a sophisticated resource that presents a unique, object-based approach for the identification and characterization of prints and photographs.
George Eastman Museum - The museum holds unparalleled collections—encompassing several million objects—in the fields of photography, cinema, and photographic and cinematographic technology, and photographically illustrated books. The institution is also a longtime leader in film preservation and photographic conservation.
Community Resources
Knoxville Community Darkroom - a traditional B&W wet darkroom offering classes, community education, gallery space and more
Photographers and Research by This ground-breaking book situates research at the heart of photographic practice, asking the key question: What does research mean for photographers? Illuminating the nature and scope of research and its practical application to photography, the book explores how research provides a critical framework to help develop awareness, extend subject knowledge, and inform the development of photographic work.
