One of the best ways to expand your ideas, opinions and knowledge of the medium of photography, is to read about it. The history of photography is short compared with many other art forms, just as the market for it is also relatively young. The process of becoming informed, inspired and educated on the subject is therefore far less daunting than you may think.

This guide aims to help you discover which artists, era or sensibility appeals to you. Exploring books on or about photography can be a wonderful way to develop and educate your own personal photographic 'eye'. It will help you to focus, edit and select from the many photographs which you will see in your travels and explorations, and eventually to decide which ones will end up on your wall!

Many wonderful photographic books were originally published in small numbers and are now out of print. We are happy to source any titles that are of particular interest, or to help you put together a collection to complement your photographic prints.

Please follow the links to:

Commonly asked questions

Simple glossary of photographic terms

Recommended reading

We encourage you to contact us with any questions that may arise during your research, and hope you'll enjoy the rest of our guide to collecting:

EXPLORE! - our visual guide organised by subject and genre

ABOUT HACKELBURY - who we are and how to reach us

ARTISTS - find an artist by name, with an image and a short description of their work

SERVICES - details of the many services we provide as a gallery, including sourcing, framing, private and corporate advisory services.

For all enquiries please contact: katestevens@hackelbury.co.uk