Lighting

Prolific photography author Chris Weston presents the latest entry in the "Photography FAQs" series. Photography enthusiasts searching for an accessible and authoritative guide to lighting need look no further than this comprehensive, pocket-sized encyclopedia of 50 questions and answers. Each topic is supported by lively, accessible text, inspirational images and an easy-to-navigate design. "What is meant by the term "visible light?" How can I record infrared light? What is a grey card? How do I deal with backlighting?" With advice on this most complicated of photographic disciplines, this guide will help improve the readers' skills in genres such as landscape, portraiture, and travel photography, and shooting in monochrome.

Chris Weston is a full time photographer specializing in natural history and wildlife. A regular contributor to UK magazines, Chris also leads numerous workshops and overseas photographic safaris. He is the author of a number of books, including "The Essential Lighting Manual", "500 Digital Hints, Tips, and Techniques" and "Mastering Your Digital SLR" for RotoVision.
He lives in Hertfordshire, UK.