Stoppees' Guide to Photography and Light

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Brian & Janet Stoppee bring decades of hands-on expertise in image-making and training into a comprehensive guide to photographic lighting. Mastery of light is essential for success in photography, as it underpins all aspects of the craft. The Stoppees invite readers into their professional world with a conversational tone, making you feel like part of their team during pre-production, on shoots, and in post-production. The book is filled with vibrant, full-color images and lighting diagrams that simplify complex technology. It covers how to manipulate natural light and create natural-looking illumination with artificial sources. This resource is invaluable for professional photographers, those who use photography in their work, or anyone looking to enhance their images. You’ll gain insights into light properties, digital exposure, optics, metering, color, pre-production, Adobe Camera Raw, scanning, light modifying tools, support systems, and various lighting types, including daylight, fluorescent, HMI, wireless battery flash, digital studio flash, and more. The Stoppees' all-digital darkroom approach ensures that this guide is essential for anyone serious about photography, helping you avoid being left in the dark ages!