<DIV><p>It is essential that every photographer who is serious about their craft have a firm understanding of the properties of light, because light is more than just illumination.<br><br> In this book you will learn how light and shadow can be used to compose photographs. Example images and diagrams illustrate lighting concepts and demonstrate how different sources of light affect a subject.<br><br> Photographers of all levels are bound to improve their skills and cultivate a new appreciation for light design as they discover how to successfully use a variety of lighting tools.<br><br> Topics include:</p><ul><li>Use of light in classic paintings </li><li>Perception and design principles </li><li>Light sources and shadow design </li><li>Directional lighting </li><li>Lighting design principles </li><li>History of photographic lighting design </li><li>Post-exposure techniques </li></ul></div>