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Commercial photographer Lou Jones divulges secrets from his 30-year career in Travel + Photography: Off the Charts (Focal Press, $30), a 13-chapter introduction to taking pictures while traveling that includes a bevy of ideas and tips on how to prepare for a photographic journey, from health and security precautions to language prep and clothing selection. His most important tip? "Ingratiate yourself into the culture. That's when the best photography happens." For lessons on more technical aspects, Tom Ang's How to Photograph Absolutely Everything (DK Publishing, $40) provides a comprehensive manual for digital shooters at all levels. Skills are acquired through step-by-step instructions, and various types of images (portraits, landscapes, animals, architecture, events) are broken down into in-depth explanations about color, light, space, and the more difficult concepts of exposure, framing, and focus. Ang's vivid shots of iconic landmarks, cityscapes, and wildlife from more than 45 countries are an added bonus.—Sarah Kantrowitz
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