PHOTOGRAPHIC CHALLENGES – LIGHT

Being aware of the power of light and controlling it is the key to exciting pictures, and not just in photography. Famous painters of the past like Rembrand and Turner have created dramatic images by working with distinct contrasts resulting from light and shade. Whether indoors or outdoors, light is what makes a photograph look good or bad.
Although this tutorial contains many technical considerations, it is ist coverage of the creative side of working with light that will help the reader improve his photographic skills. Gert Wagner uses his realworld assignments to illustrate, thereby offering an opportunity to wittness the often stunning simplicity of his solutions. Since he prefers travelling light, the equipment he uses is kept to a minimum without compromising quality. Thus many ambitious photographers can benefit from his experience without being forced to work with expansive and bulky gear. 21 beautiful examples illustrate this.
The author has photographed for leading international magazines and for multi-national corporations. Many of his pictures have been published worldwide, and he has been the recipient of numerous awards for his work.

Contents:
INTRODUCTION
DAYLIGHT
LIGHTBULBS
FLASH
SHADOW
NEON TUBES
TECHNIQUE SUMMARIZED

43 pages

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