Low Light and Night Photography: Art and Techniques

Understanding and using light is key to all photography. This book explains how to take and create stunning shots without much light but still retaining impact and depth. It shows you how to capture the drama and excitemant of a scene by using colours, shapes and shadows, and then how to reveal hidden details with digital manipulation. With over 125 photographs, it is full of ideas and inspiration, including shots of the night sky, cityscapes, traffic trails, light painting and much more.

. Equipment - guide to the camera, functions and features . Composition - how to look at and understand light, notably its quantity, quality, colour and direction . Shooting for edit and using histrograms to maximum effect . Practical assignments with tips and tricks throughout AUTHOR: Neil Freeman ran his own professional photography business for fifteen years before joining Nikon as its training manager. He now shares his expertise, talent and creativity by leading photography courses, as well as writing for the photography press and speaking at photography events. SELLING POINTS: . A practical guide to mastering the techniques of low light and night photography and taking stunning photos. . Aimed at all photographers - including landscape. wedding and portrait. . Covers equipment; composition; light, quality, colour and direction; and shooting for edit. . There are practical assignments with tips and tricks throughout. . Superbly illustrated with over 125 colour photographs including night sky, cityscapes and traffic trails shots. . Neil Freeman ran his own photography business for fifteen years and now runs photography courses and lectures. 125 colour images