Light Science and Magic, Fourth Edition

THEbook to ownif you want tounderstand lighting!

Light Science and Magic more than just provides set examples for photographers to follow. This international bestseller provides photographers with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light to allow individual photographers to use lighting to express their own creativity. It will show you how to light the most difficult subjects such as surfaces, metal, glass, liquids, extremes (black-on-black and white-on-white), and people.

With more information specific for digital photographers, a brand new chapter on equipment, much more information on location lighting, and more on photographing people, this brand new fourth edition will make it clearwhy this is one of the only recommended books by www.strobist.com.* THE lighting book for serious photographers * Bestselling previous edition sold nearly 70,000 copies globally * The only book that covers theory and physics of light * Full of brand new info, specific to digital photography * Loaded with new and inspiring full color photographs

"If you are a photographer of any type, especially on who does studio work, this is a must have reference."- BC Books (May 2007) "The first book on photographic lighting that is worth using as a text. Light - Science and Magic is about principles, not cheap tricks or the authors' portfolio." -Pete Christman, Savannah College of Art and Design.

"I'vefound Light Science and Magic to be an invaluable tool." -www.Pointsinfocus.com

"This is the indispensable guide to photographic lighting for photographers at all stages of their craft." -Professional Photographer Magazine "I believe Light: Science & Magic should be a part of every seriousphotographer's library, and I feel strongly about it." -www.Photofidelity.com