Exposure and Lighting for Digital Photographers Only
Lightmakes it happen.Here's how you cantake controlIn 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 subjectsTry different aperture and shutter settings and explore their effectsDiscover how to set up lighting for various shots and enhance lighting on locationControl motion with shutter speed and use exposure creativelyRecognize the effect of exposure on color and how to light a setting to establish a moodCreate masterful effects with light and shadowFind out how to select the appropriate shutter speed for action photographsLearn when to trust your camera's automatic exposure system and when to apply exposure compensationwww.wiley.com/compbooks