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Basics Photography: Lighting

David Präkel


Basics Photography: Lighting guides the reader through the different methods of capturing images using light creatively. The book explores the theory and background of how all light ‘works’ for the photographer, encouraging the reader to explore and experiment.

The book makes the case that understanding lighting is fundamental to good photography, and a good photographer learns to paint with light. Technical concepts and different light sources available are explained through the use of clear diagrams and inspiring images.

Basics Photography: Lighting offers an essential introduction to the subject and represents a comprehensive reference for students of photography.

Key features

  • Beautifully illustrated with inspiring and compelling images, many taken especially for this publication.
  • Offers an in-depth exploration of lighting and how to achieve results without expensive kit.
  • Small-format book which is easy to carry around and refer to.

Readership: Intermediate

  • Suitable for foundation and undergraduate students of photography.
  • Relevant to GSCE and visual art students taking a module in photography.
  • A practical guide for students, practitioners and teachers involved in photography.

David Präkel has taught photography at all levels in schools, colleges and at the Kodak Image training Centre. David now runs his own photographic training workshops in Northumberland and is a part-time lecturer on the photographic degree course at the Cumbria Institute of the Arts.

David is the author of the first two successful Basics Photography titles: Basics Photography: Composition and Basics Photography: Lighting.

978 2 940373 03 1

$29.95 srp

176 pages
200 colour images
230mm x 160mm
Paperback with flaps

Spring 2007