Photographic lighting is a topic that will never go out of style, no matter how sophisticated cameras and other technology get. Even with the most high-tech gear, photographers still need to put a lot of thought and vision into lighting their photographs in order to get great results. This key skill has the power to dramatically and quickly improve photographs. Light Science and Magic provides you with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light, with examples and instructions...
Softbox Lighting Techniques for Professional Photographers
by Stephen A Dantzig
This guide begins with an explanation of the technical aspects that need to be considered, such as the best equipment to use for night and low-light photography, which films to choose, how to ensure correct exposure in tricky situations, and understanding natural and artificial light. Following a subject-by-subject format, the book then covers a range of different themes and lighting situations - from landscapes and portraits to buildings, funfairs and firework displays, to weather phenomena suc...
Learn to achieve the best possible images with minimal lighting equipment Author Bob Davis is a photographer whose high-profile clients include Oprah Winfrey and Eva Longoria, and whose work has appeared in Time, O Magazine, and People. Along with his invaluable professional advice, this beautiful full-color book includes a DVD featuring portions of his workshop curriculum. He covers the elements of lighting and shares his two-strobe technique that will enable you to create studio-quality light...
Award-winning wildlife photographer Heather Angel has created a comprehensive, must-have guide for anyone eager to create amazing nature, wildlife, landscape and macro photos. Through 101 of her best time-tested tips, each one beautifully illustrated, Heather covers everything from packing for a photographic field trip to practical shooting advice, technical tricks and specific gear recommendations. This title features inspirational anecdotes from her years of travelling the world abound and she...
Take a well-timed shot in the dark with this invaluable guide to night photography Shooting in low light and at night is challenging, but it can result in stunning images, so don't put that digital camera away after the sun goes down! Start capturing eerie and intriguing photographs at all levels of light with this information-packed guide from renowned photographer and author Harold Davis. He provides pages of field-tested techniques to help you find the proper exposures, including the best set...
Documenting theatrical and stage events under the often dramatic lighting designed for the production provides a number of specific photographic challenges, and is unlike most every other branch of photography. Theatre & Stage Photography provides an overview of basic photography as it applies to "available-light" situations, and will move both basic and experienced photographers through the process of accurately capturing both the production process and the resultant performance. The book is a...
The only book to fully integrate The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), it offers personalized strategies for achieving academic success based on proven models. Striving for Excellence links current research in individual learning styles with proven study skills to help new and first year college students achieve an optimal learning experience. Using a comprehensive approach that both supports and challenges new students, this evidence-based book provides helpful strategies that students c...
"Beginning underwater photographers may be surprised to find that there are numerous tools--from fully automated cameras, to smart phone cameras, to sophisticated DSLRs--that can be used to create incredible underwater photographs. In this book, author Larry Gates (of Aberdeen, South Dakota) "dives in" to the topic of underwater photography and teaches the skills beginning photographers need to explore saltwater and freshwater environments. Beginning with a look at the equipment used, Gates expl...
Correct Exposure in Photography
by Willard Detering 1900-1967 Morgan
Light (Amphoto Photography Workshop)
by Professor of English Law Michael Freeman
Vicki Goldberg, one of the leading voices in the field of photography criticism, is well known for her cogent and perceptive writing, which is regularly featured in such national publications as the New York Times, American Photographer, and Vanity Fair. Aperture's Light Matters gathers for the first time a selection of this remarkable author's essays and criticism, culled from her writings published over the past twenty-five years. Goldberg's take on photography is both insightful and encompass...
There is an astonishing world just waiting to be photographed underwater. With marine biologist Dr Alexander Mustard as your guide you can learn all you need to know to explore the amazing creatures and landscapes that lie beneath the surface. From information about diving equipment and cameras, to crucial advice on understanding and controlling light underwater, this book provides all the background you need before you take the plunge. Topics covered include wide-angle light, macro lighting, am...
Good lighting is key to creating successful photographs, whether you're shooting with a digital SLR or a cell phone. "500 Lighting Hints, Tips, and Techniques" is an essential guide to the subject covering all aspects of lighting, including sections on both outdoor and studio lighting. A range of genres are covered, such as lighting for portraits, landscapes, and still life subjects. "500 Lighting Hints, Tips, and Techniques" gives the reader a basic grounding in measuring and controlling light,...