Having read dozens of books on photography over the years I have a variety of concepts in my mind. Having to many concepts and not a real understanding can result. Having no formal teacher student training can take a long time to understand some basic things, which can slow you down. I found this book looking through Amazon’s photography listings one day. Do I ever wish I found it sooner. It has been out for awhile, it’s in it’s 3rd revision. Any book that has been through 3 revisions has to be a seller for some good reason.
This book does not give you lighting set ups to remember, with maps and diagrams. It gives you an understanding of how light works. Light is light. It does not mater if it light in your studio or day light. Light acts in only so many ways, and we all know how it acts as we have been observing light since birth. It teaches step by step how to look at the subject and decide how best to light it. You do not have maps and diagrams in mind, but how to create for yourself the best lighting.
This book has put a lot of concepts from other books together so now I have a far better understanding of how light works.
If you have any want to raise your knowledge of photography, pro or amateur, get this book. It is for you.
See it here at Amazon.ca
