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Exposure and Lighting for Digital Photographers Only (For Only) |  | Authors: Michael Meadhra, Charlotte K. Lowrie
Publisher: Wiley
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Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0470038691
Dewey Decimal Number: 778.70285
EAN: 9780470038697
Publication Date: November 29, 2006
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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!
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 This is a useful book January 13, 2010
Conti Sergio (ITALY)
This is not a book for professional photographer, but for those who have much to learn about photography.
This book should be a must for newcomers to photography.
I like it very much and I learned a lot about withe balance, misuring the light, exposure and lighting.
I think that this book along with Expoaperture's discs (depth of field guide) open a very wide windows over photography world and allow anyone to learn the basics of photography.
Have a good Read.
Sergio Conti
Italy
Hits the spot October 23, 2009
SLW
It's like food...some are going to love it...others probably not. But for me, it hits the spot.
Have found it provides the kind of principles, techniques, examples that help to increase confidence that I am taking into account the elements that need to be understood and incorporated into decision for best shot possible.
Examples. It explains the zone system in a way that makes it not only understandable but useable. I've even memorized the zones...which has increased confidence in predicting how camera will respond to exposure choices.
Other examples. You'll also find an overview of how to approach portraits...and then the details regarding various lighting approaches. That is...the basic goal is to capture the essence/personality and the expression of the person...in a way that appears to be three-dimensional...even though the photographic medium is two dimensional. (This is probably not new information...but I appreciate the clarity and simplicity that the basic guidelines are explained.)
And then examples and description of principles AND practical steps are provided regarding how to best use the main light, fill light, hair light, etc. to achieve desired results.
(NOTE: I had previously purchased one of those store-window DISPLAY HEADS...so it really has worked to apply the suggestions regarding the placement of light...and actually see how they create different types of lighting/shadow effects whereas before I felt a bit nervous about enlisting help of a live person to try out different lighting approaches. I highly recommend finding one on line.
You can get a stryofoam HEAD DISPLAY through AMAZON.
I ordered a DISPLAY HEAD from [site not possible to include here] (under the category "HEAD AND WIG"). It appears to be made of plastic of some kind. Seems more realistic than styrofoam...but what do I know.)
The reason that it's currently my favorite photography book ...is that it provides techniques and principles that directly apply to almost each and every shot I take...in ways that I have not been able to find in other books...but have longed to understand and master.
I realize the book is not for everyone. We all have different tastes and ways of learning. And of course...different levels of skill and expertise. Is probably best if you have some experience. And it may not satisfy the most advanced. But it's been the absolutely perfect book for me...providing needed information at time I needed to understand it... as I seek ways to improve my photographic eye and skills.)
 Pretty basic but good for an amature. . June 28, 2009
Warren A. Berkes
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm from the old school where I once photographed a dark theater by opening the shutter and running all over between the rows with a #2 photo flood behind a piece of cardboard so as to get the light even.
It would be nice to review more advanced techinque. I guess the photo trade has advanved faster than books can be written.
There are lots lf little lighting tricks, especially now with small portable flashes.
Something is needed to bring us old Photofarts up to date. More than just an I-TTL flash.
 Find that stuff our looking for elsewhere February 24, 2009
T. Pettersson
Don't like giving bad reviews but I don't like this one at all. Not so much good information as stating the obvious, also the content seems pretty old and that just won't work if you use "Digital Photography" in your title. Besides that the layout and pictures inside are just not inspiring. You might want to check out Light Science & Magic instead, now that's a really good book!
One of the best January 18, 2009
Alexander (Massachusetts)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Quite simply, this is one of the best books on digital photography I have read (and I have read quite a few). The beauty of the book, as its title suggests, is that it is geared specifically for digital photographers. The authors have not tried to write a generic book that applies to both digital and film: They recognize that differences do exist. They also recognize that many of today's photographers do not have a background in film photography and do not try to make analogies or comparisons with film.
Another thing I like is that the authors are not phony purists. They do not try to push "raw" down your throat as the only way to go, like most authors, but rather, recognize that jpeg works just as well in the vast majority of cases for most of us. They also recognize that the digital camera's automatic controls work just fine in most situations but stress that the photographer needs to know how to override them in those situations that require something a bit different from what the meter reading suggests. The many chapters in the book cover those situations and explain how to make critical adjustments to the camera's meter reading to get the ideal exposure.
In terms of content, the book covers everything you need to know about exposure and lighting and includes numerious sample photographs to illustrate the points made. These photos have been taken, not by the authors, but by recognized photographers. As such, the illustrations are not concocted to make a point, but rather, show how great photographs are made.
The book's greatest strength, however, is in the writing style. The authors know how to write and explain things in a way that is easy to understand. However, that's not to say that this is a basic book. Although it covers the basics, it is far from basic. It is easy to understand because the writing is clear and the explanations are thorough.
If you've read the other books on exposure and have been left feeling you need more, this is the book for you. If you haven't read the others yet, skip them and go right to this one.
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