Exposure and Lighting for Digital Photographers Only

Description

* Even with digital cameras and automatic exposure, lighting and exposure remain the most difficult element to master in the quest for quality photography
* Written by a professional photographer for photographers, this book provides real-world advice to help photographers achieve true creative control over lighting and exposure
* Includes scores of lighting diagrams, techniques, and stunning full-color photographs showing readers how to take their digital photos to the next level
* The Photo Marketing Association International (PMA) estimates that about 20 million digital cameras were sold in 2005, accounting for 82 percent of total camera sale
* Analysts estimate that there will be 5.2 million digital SLRs sold in 2006

 

About the Authors.

Credits.

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

PART I: PAINTING WITH LIGHT.

Chapter 1. The Nature of Light.

Chapter 2. The Color of Light.

PART II: WHAT'S YOUR EXPOSURE.

Chapter 3. Balancing the Elements of Exposure.

Chapter 4. Measuring Your Exposure.

Chapter 5. Making Creative Exposure Choices.

Chapter 6. Controlling Motion with Shutter Speed.

Chapter 7. Taking Control of Aperture Selection.

Chapter 8. Dealing with Digital Film.

PART III: PUT A LITTLE LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT.

Chapter 9. Lighting Tools and Approaches.

Chapter 10. Making Light Available on Location.

PART IV: LIGHTING AND EXPOSURE FOR SPECIFIC SUBJECTS.

Chapter 11. Making Pictures of People.

Chapter 12. Getting into the Action.

Chapter 13. Photographing Nature.

Chapter 14.Taking Pictures of Objects.

Chapter 15. Approaching Architectural Subjects.

Appendix A: Contributing Photographers.

Pro Glossary.

Index.