Are you a night owl looking to make stunning images of streetscapes,
fireworks, or the night sky? Do you like to bend time with long exposure
photography? Do star trails or lightning strikes inspire you? Then this
book is for you!
In Night Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, photographer
Gabriel Biderman brings you the basics of digital night
photography--exposure, composition, and light--and how to scout and
capture different nocturnal locations once the sun goes down. Gabriel
will help you understand the fundamentals and bring your unique artistic
expression to any night situation. In this beautifully illustrated guide
you will:
- Focus in the dark and master basic composition rules--and know when to
break them
- Understand metering and switch to manual mode for more control over
your exposure
- Set white balance, understand color temperature, and add flash or slow
sync
- Explore color, light painting, and creative ways to play with light in
your images
- Learn what gear works best for your style of shooting and strategies
for operating your equipment in the dark
- Discover expert techniques for post-processing your nighttime images
in Lightroom and Photoshop
Beautifully illustrated with large, compelling photos, this book teaches
you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want
every time.
And once you have the shot, show it off and join the book's Flickr
group: www.flickr.com/groups/night_fromsnapshotstogreatshots
