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Basics Photography 02: Lighting David Präkel
$34.50
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Basics Photography 02: Lighting is an essential guide to the creative use of light in capturing photographic images.
The book explains the theory of how light ‘works’ for the photographer, encouraging the reader to explore and experiment. It argues for an understanding of lighting as a fundamental quality of good photography.
Technical concepts and the use of different varieties of light source are explained with the aid of clear diagrams and inspiring images. Lighting offers an essential introduction to the subject and represents a comprehensive reference for students and aspiring photographers.
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Key features
An in-depth exploration of the use of lighting in photography.
Explains technical concepts and offers methodologies to explore.
Includes case studies and examples of work taken from historical and contemporary photography.
A stimulating visual text, designed to appeal to students and practitioners of the visual arts.
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David Präkel runs photographic training workshops in Northumberland, UK. He has enjoyed a successful and diverse career in journalism, photography and education and has taught at all academic levels in both the UK and the US as well as at the prestigious Kodak Imaging Training Centre in Harrow, London.
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Reviews
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'Exceptional. A number of students I know have bought this and so they should. Informative and inspiring.'
K. J. Shepherdson, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK'The Lighting text is one of the best I have come across thus far; thorough, clear, well-designed, great examples.'
Michelle Given, Murray State University, USA -
Readership: Intermediate
978 2 940373 03 1
176 pages
200 colour images
230mm x 160mm
Paperback with flaps
April 2007
