I have no formal training, no university degree in photography; just a few good friends, a cable connection to the internet, and a vehicle that gets me to the bookstore. Along the way I picked up an education, and while I can’t make friends for you, or do anything about your internet connection, I can give you the names of the books that made a difference in my growth as a photographer/photoshopper. I highly recommend that you buy any of these books as 1) they will help you grow and 2) mine are not available to be lent out. You can read about these books by clicking on the “Books for photographers” tab in the right column or by clicking here.