The Complete Guide to Night and Low-Light Photography

The Complete Guide to Night and Low-Light Photography
by Lee Frost

The Complete Guide to Night and Low-Light Photography
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Author: Lee Frost
Brand: Watson Guptill
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-03-15
ISBN: 0817450416
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Amphoto Books

Book Reviews of The Complete Guide to Night and Low-Light Photography

Book Review: An EXCELLENT book - I think...
Summary: 5 Stars

I get the distinct impression that writers with a great deal of photography knowledge/experience found this book too basic/elementary. However, from my perspective (a novice photographer whose preparing to make the step up from P&S cameras to 35mm SLRs), I have not found a more clear, informative, resource than this. What has proven so invaluable to me is not only the endless list of tips and suggestions for successfully shooting in night/low-light situations, but also the 66 pages dedicated to equipment selection. If you have not already purchased equipment and are first learning about it before purchasing like me, then this book will prove invaluable to you. Mr. Frost gives a wealth of information on equipment, from camera bodies to lenses to flashguns to tripods. It's wonderful (albeit basic) for helping decide on equipment, ESPECIALLY for learning about which specific accessories will most benefit you in night/low light situations (e.g. film and filters). For those who are already well-versed in equipment or already have their own equipment, I can see how you would find the first 1/3 of the book less useful.

Even if you can't use the equipment section, though, I still can't see how anyone cannot love just to see his prints. I know little about photography, unlike some of the other critics, but I think the pictures are absolutely stunning. Admittedly, my primary interest in photography is in night/low-light situations, so perhaps I'm unduly biased. Nonetheless, his photographs are so exceptional, they actually motivate me to go out and start shooting! Perhaps more importantly to novice learners, he often thoroughly explains how each photo was taken and/or shows side by side comparisons to demonstrate how different equipment/techniques affect output.

Finally, unlike some other photo books I own/have read, this book publishes full-color prints (or B&W, if shot on B&W film) on high quality paper. As such, you can appreciate the quality of the examples. This alone is a great advantage over some books that choose to reproduce the prints in B&W on low quality paper.

To sum it up, I love this book. The only thing I don't like is that it's too big (A4 size) to carry around to all my shoots! Thank you, Mr. Frost. I'm going to come to the UK and thank you personally one day!

Summary of The Complete Guide to Night and Low-Light Photography

Aimed at photographers who pack away thier cameras as soon as light levels fall, this brilliant book shows how, with just a little skill and imagination, even amateurs can produce breathtaking photographs in night-time or low-light settings. The guide begins with a clear explanation of technical aspects that must be considered, such as the best equipment to use for low-light indoor or nighttime outdoor shots, which color and black-and-white films to choose, how to ensure correct exposure in tricky situations, and details relating to both natural and artificial light. The book then tackles a wide range of themes and lighting situations, presenting specific guidance for shooting low-light landscapes, portraits, buildings, carnivals, fireworks displays, and weather phenomena such as lightning, sunrises, and sunsets.

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