Night and Low-Light Photography Photo Workshop

Finally! A resource that sheds light on the unique challenges of night and low-light photography With their unique sets of challenges, night and low-light photography are often touted as some of the most difficult and frustrating genres of digital photography. This much-needed guide demystifies any murky topics provides you with all the information you need to know from choosing the right gear and camera settings to how to best edit your photos in post-production. Renowned photographer Alan Hess shares techniques and indispensable tips that he has garnered from years of experience. Helpful projects and full-color stunning photos in each chapter serve to educate and inspire, while assignments at the end of every chapter encourage you to practice your skills and upload your photos to a website so you can share and receive critiques. Details best practices for taking portraits, landscapes, and action shots in night or low light Features specific coverage of concert photography and low-light event photography Answers the most frequent questions that photographers face while tackling this challenging technique Packed with invaluable advice and instruction, Night and Low-Light Photography Photo Workshop doesn?t leave you in the dark.

Finally! A resource that sheds light on the unique challenges ofnight and low-light photographyWith their unique sets of challenges, night and low-lightphotography are often touted as some of the most difficult andfrustrating genres of digital photography. This much-needed guidedemystifies any murky topics provides you with all the informationyou need to know from choosing the right gear and camera settingsto how to best edit your photos in post-production. Renownedphotographer Alan Hess shares techniques and indispensable tipsthat he has garnered from years of experience.Helpful projects and full-color stunning photos in each chapterserve to educate and inspire, while assignments at the end of everychapter encourage you to practice your skills and upload yourphotos to a website so you can share and receive critiques.* Details best practices for taking portraits, landscapes, andaction shots in night or low light* Features specific coverage of concert photography and low-lightevent photography* Answers the most frequent questions that photographers facewhile tackling this challenging techniquePacked with invaluable advice and instruction, Night andLow-Light Photography Photo Workshop doesn?t leave you in thedark.

Chapter 1 Night and Low-Light Photography Overview 2Shooting Challenges 4Light 8What Gear Is Important 10Choosing Your Subjects 15Chapter 2 All About Light and Exposure 20Direction and Intensity of Light 22Measuring the Available Light 25Exposure Settings 27Equivalent Exposures 34Multiple Exposures 36The Color of Light 40Chapter 3 What Gear Is Important 46Understanding the Camera's Capabilities and Limitations49Lenses 51Flash Units 58Tripods 61Monopods 64Shutter Releases and Remotes 65Timers 66Chapter 4 People and Places Indoors 70Photographing People Indoors 72Building Interiors 84chapter 5 Weddings, Concerts, and Other Events 94Weddings 96Photographing Concerts and Events 108At the Fair 120Chapter 6 Shooting Sports 128Sports Venue Lighting 130Freezing the Action 133Know the Sport 136Chapter 7 The Nighttime Sky 140Sunrise and Sunset 142Shoot the Moon 147Time-lapse Photography 152Star Trails 158Photographing Fireworks 163chapter 8 City Lights 170Street Scenes 172Light Trails 176Neon 181Cityscapes 186Chapter 9 Light Painting 192Light Painting Basics 194Lighting Tools 197Painting with Light 202Abstract Images 209Chapter 10 Low-Light Landscapes 214Photographing Landscapes in Low Light 217Long Exposures 223Chapter 11 Digital Postproduction 232Software Options 234File Types 235Noise Reduction 238Adjusting the White Balance 246Adjusting for Color and Exposure 252Glossary 262Index 270