Lighting Books

New and Published Books

1. Michael Freeman's Photo School Fundamentals

   Exposure, Light & Lighting, Composition

   By Michael Freeman

   Photography is international best-seller Michael Freeman’s life, and in this book he works together with fellow photography experts to share his and their knowledge with anyone who wants to learn not only how to take better photos, but also why those photographs work and where they fit in with the...

   Published May 13th 2013 by Focal Press
2. Light and Lens

   Photography in the Digital Age, 2nd Edition

   By Robert Hirsch

   Light & Lens: Photography in the Digital Age is a groundbreaking introductory book that clearly and concisely provides the instruction and building blocks necessary to create thought-provoking digitally based photographs. It is an adventurous idea book that features numerous classroom-tested...

   Published April 29th 2012 by Focal Press
3. The Low Light Photography Field Guide

   The essential guide to getting perfect images in challenging light

   By Michael Freeman

   In bright light, it is easier to take a beautiful photograph with your DSLR. When the sun starts to go down or you are shooting indoors, a whole new skill set is needed. This new addition to the successful Field Guide Series will help you shoot what potentially could be...

   Published October 20th 2011 by Focal Press
4. Light Science and Magic

   An Introduction to Photographic Lighting, 4th Edition

   By Fil Hunter, Steven Biver, Paul Fuqua, Fil Hunter, Paul Fuqua, Steven Biver

   THE book to own if you want to understand lighting! Light Science and Magic provides so much more than just set examples for photographers to follow. This international bestseller provides photographers with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light to...

   Published September 7th 2011 by Focal Press
5. Focus On Lighting Photos

   Focus on the Fundamentals (Focus On Series)

   By Fil Hunter, Robin Reid

   Series: Focus On

   Have you ever wondered if you need to use a flash in sunlight? What the best lighting is for a macro shot? How long your exposure should be in low lighting? If you have, this book is for you! Lighting affects composition, focus, exposure decisions, and pretty much everything...

   Published June 20th 2011 by Focal Press
6. Light and Shoot 50 Fashion Photos

   By Chris Gatcum

   Have you ever wondered what it really takes to be a fashion photographer? Want to learn what the pros do in the field on a daily basis to create compelling, artistic, iconic fashion imagery? Then this is the book for you! With a focus on lighting, Light and Shoot takes 50 truly amazing...

   Published April 27th 2011 by Focal Press
7. Speedlights & Speedlites

   Creative Flash Photography at the Speed of Light

   By Lou Jones, Bob Keenan, Steve Ostrowski

   Canon Speedlites and Nikon Speedlights are small, off-camera flashguns that can provide big results - if you know how to use them properly. Acclaimed Boston photographers Lou Jones, Bob Keenan and Steve Ostrowski guide you through the technical and creative aspects of how to get the most out of...

   Published June 11th 2009 by Focal Press
8. Stoppees' Guide to Photography and Light

   What Digital Photographers, Illustrators, and Creative Professionals Must Know

   By Brian and Janet Stoppee

   Brian & Janet Stoppee have incorporated their decades of daily, hands-on expertise at image-making plus their leading seminars and one-on-one training into the most comprehensive guide to photographic lighting available! It's impossible to be successful in photography without a mastery of light....

   Published October 21st 2008 by Focal Press
9. Better Available Light Digital Photography

   How to Make the Most of Your Night and Low-Light Shots, 2nd Edition

   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,...

   Published August 14th 2008 by Focal Press