The Art of Photographic Lighting —New from Rocky Nook

Santa Barbara, CA—It is essential that every photographer who is serious about their craft have a firm understanding of the properties of light, because light is more than just illumination.

In The Art of Photographic Lighting (Rocky Nook, $44.95 USD) you will learn how light and shadow can be used to compose photographs. Example images and diagrams illustrate lighting concepts and demonstrate how different sources of light affect a subject.

Photographers of all levels are bound to improve their skills and cultivate a new appreciation for light design as they discover how to successfully use a variety of lighting tools.
Topics include:

• Use of light in classic paintings
• Perception and design principles
• Light sources and shadow design
• Directional lighting
• Lighting design principles
• History of photographic lighting design
• Post-exposure techniques