Product Description

Even with digital cameras and automatic exposure, lighting and exposure remain the most difficult element to master in the quest for quality photography. This book, written by a professional photographer for photographers, provides real–world advice to help you achieve true creative control over lighting and exposure. Discover how to take your digital photos to the next level with the scores of lighting diagrams, techniques, and stunning full–color photographs. Order your copy today!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #94592 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

From the Back Cover
Light makes it happen.

Here′s how you can take control

In the film era, learning to manipulate lighting and exposure settings was basic to a professional photographer′s education. But in today′s digital world, the camera handles these things for you—that is, unless you manually reclaim control. Now veteran photographer Michael Meadhra reintroduces you to the alchemy of light and exposure, showing you how to use these elements to create breathtaking photographic artistry with your digital camera.

• Understand the essential nature and color of light and why photography truly is "painting with light"
• Learn how lighting and exposure affect specific subjects
• Try different aperture and shutter settings and explore their effects
• Discover how to set up lighting for various shots and enhance lighting on location
• Control motion with shutter speed and use exposure creatively
• Recognize the effect of exposure on color and how to light a setting to establish a mood
• Create masterful effects with light and shadow

Find out how to select the appropriate shutter speed for action photographs

Learn when to trust your camera′s automatic exposure system and when to apply exposure compensation

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About the Author
Michael Meadhra ran a commercial art studio in Nashville, TN where he built a reputation for creative lighting effects and earned several ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation. His writing career grew from the need to create training materials to share the skills he has perfected.

Charlotte K. Lowrie is a professional photographer and the former managing editor of editorial content for MSN Photos. Her photojournalism has been exhibited in a Midwest gallery. She is a member of the Professional Photographers of America, and she is the author of Teach Yourself Visually Digital Photography, 2nd Edition and Canon Digital Rebel Digital Field Guide.

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book
I would wish to rate this book more than five stars. For both beginner photographers and advanced the book covers almost all topics very succinctly. Very interesting reading, easy to absorb... This book on its own covers all you need to know with regards, photography indoors, studio and outdoors. I don't need any other book nor do I need to search any topic on the internet. I use this book s a reference where I find ALL the information I need regarding absolutely ANY specific lighting and exposure related issue. The book is full of excellent colored illustrative images.
I consider myself lucky that I have this book.