The Photographic Guide to Exposure

by Chris Weston

• ISBN13: 9781861083876
• ISBN10: 1861083874
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Photographers' Institute Press

Summary

With brilliant photographs, simple-to-use charts, and enlightening graphics, the entire complex art of exposure is "exposed," stripped down, and expertly presented in easily understandable sections. What is the right amount of light for a given scene or type of film? How can you measure it, and with what tools and techniques? What effect does controlling exposure have on the entire process? These questions and others are answered here, enhanced with plentiful images, hints, and tips. Find out how different exposure meters work, learn to control camera functions for good exposure, cope with difficult lighting conditions, use exposure to create mood, and much more.

Author Biography

Chris Weston is a professional photographer specializing in wildlife and nature photography. Alongside a successful photographic library Chris also runs 'Natural Photographic' that operates photographic tours around the world and is an affiliate member of 'Canopy', a non-profit organization for scientific- and conservation-oriented development of the natural world.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
Understanding exposure control	p. 14
Seeing the light	p. 30
Tools of the trade	p. 50
Calculating exposure in six simple steps	p. 68
What to do when ...	p. 90
Flash exposure	p. 120
Post camera exposure control	p. 126
Using exposure to create evocative images	p. 134
Glossary	p. 160
About the author	p. 167
Index	p. 168
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