Better Available Light Digital Photography: How to Make the Most of Your Night and Low-Light Shots

by Joe Farace, Barry Staver

This classic book on available light photography is back, thoroughly updated for digital photography and, for the first time, is packed with stunning, full color images throughout. Creating great images under less-than-ideal lighting conditions is one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, experiences in photography. Challenge yourself, and with this book by your side you won't be disappointed. Photography expert Joe Farace and Pulitzer Prize winner Barry Staver use real-world examples of their own images to give you invaluable advice on how to get the shot right the first time. From practical tips, such as how to deal with inclement weather while shooting outdoors, to detailed information about getting great shots at your cousin's or your client's wedding, to brand new chapters on noise and white balance, you'll find everything that you need to turn your ordinary night and low-light shots into masterful works of art.

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction

236 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1998

Reviews

[Pat Loughery · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a fine book for newish digital photographers, but if you've studied and shot for a couple of years, you won't learn much from this guide. It's well organized and written.