Basics Photography: Lighting - Softcover

David Präkel

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Synopsis

The first book in the series, Lighting, is essentially about how you see. Artists paint with oils or watercolors, photographers paint with light. It is the fundamental ingredient of every photo. How a shot is lit can greatly change the feeling it gives the viewer. Whether bright and happy or dark and moody, light is a very useful tool, but it is not always possible to control (unless you can afford a studio) and so this book aims to teach readers how to make the best with what they have. It is split into five sections, which will study the basics: natural light, controlled light, artificial light, and capturing light. The final section uncovers different methods of capturing images using light in a creative way, like camera-less images known as photo grams, or holding sparklers in front of an open shutter. The final section will inspire both students and those wising to push their creative boundaries.

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About the Author

A former successful photojournalist, Paul Ellis is Education Officer of Photofusion gallery in London. In his current role, he is responsible for designing courses for students and is closely involved with the exhibition process. One of his specialist courses is on working with light for photography. In addition to this, he is working towards a Ph.D. from the Royal College of Art, which draws on his experiences in photojournalism on the representation of violence in the photographic image.

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