Photo Workshop: Exposure Photo Workshop (PDF)

Named One of Shutterbug Magazines Top Digital Imaging Books of2008!

Capturing an image and getting the right exposure is criticaland Jeff Wignall recognizes exposure as the secret for creating animage that captures a vision and shares it with the world. When youapply his techniques with patience, experimentation, and a focus onthe outcome, you will begin creating images that reveal not onlywhat you saw, but how you felt when you saw it. In fact accordingto Shutterbug magazine Exposure Photo Workshop "may be thebest book yet written about exposure." By learning towork with natural light as well as when to use flash you willconfidently capture action, night scenes, rainbows, sunsets, andreflections like never before. With stunning images, Jeff Wignallshows you how to perfectly expose pictures in even the mostchallenging existing light conditions, including poor weather,using a flash, and even a section guiding you through usingmultiple wireless flash units. You can upload your own images toPhotoworkshop.com and get feedback from other photographers.

Wignall starts by explaining the fundamentals of exposure andwhy it's important. This leads into learning the basics ofexposure controls. By the end of chapter 2, you will know how tocontrol the exposure on your point-and-shoot or digital SLR camera.Chapter 3 walks readers through measuring light using just aboutany light meter and Chapter 4 delves into lens apertures and depthof field. The focus moves to shutter speed and subject motion.After Chapter 6, you'll have the knowledge and confidence toturn off your camera's automatic settings and take manualcontrol. Wignall then examines natural light exposures, discussingthe intricacies of light quality, light direction, and time of day.As you approach more advanced exposure options, you'll needthe troubleshooting advice provided in Chapter 8, coveringdifficult situations such as metering challenges, handlingcontrast, and creating dramatic silhouettes. With more advancedtechniques mastered, you can then approach night and low-lightconditions and then examine special considerations such as theweather and natural phenomena. The book finishes strong with acomprehensive look at all things flash photography.