Focus on Light & Exposure in Digital Photography

by George Schaub

Photographers can FOCUS on just what they need with this no-nonsense guide to lighting and exposure. It provides key how-to information in short, to-the-point nuggets, so you can start taking better pictures instantly. Master photographer George Schaub outlines 25 basic photographic concepts and principles-such as how to set up a high-contrast scene, create silhouettes, or backlight-and then explains how to apply them to real-world shooting scenarios. Lavish and fun photos illustrate each concept, making it easy for readers to see the effects of every technique.

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction

111 pages, Paperback

First published October 5, 2010

Reviews

[Tom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good basic photo book bringing together the basics of light and exposure in an easy to understand format. This is a book that every amateur photographer should have in their camera bag.

[Roma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very basic info, but I really appreciated the abundance of example photographs captioned with all the settings used to shoot them. It was a decent refresher.

[Christine Moakley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great introductory book on explanations on lighting techniques in digital photography. Had the opportunity to hear the author speak at a photo event!