Photography Exposure

Photography Exposure, 2nd edition, is a comprehensive guide to the theory of exposure, explaining the fundamental relationship between the photographic image and the effects of light intensity and duration.

It describes the use of lens aperture and depth of field in relation to exposure and outlines the principles of in-camera and hand-held light meters: their strengths, limitations and correct use in a wide variety of lighting situations.

Offering a detailed guide to using exposure for expressive purposes, this is an invaluable reference tool to all students and practitioners of photography.

The second edition includes new images, as well as all new case studies and practical assignments - using examples from a range of international artists. The book has also been updated and restructured to take into account the technical innovations since it first published in 2009.

David Präkel has taught photography at all levels in the UK and America, at the prestigious Kodak Imaging Training Centre and in his own training workshops in Northumberland, UK.

Introduction

Chapter 1: Basics
Light itself - Quality, Light itself - Direction, Colour of light and white balance, What is a good exposure?, Histograms, Contrast, Stops, Reciprocity, Exposure Value, Subject contrast and lighting ratio, Subject Brightness Range, Latitude and dynamic range, Over and under-exposure, Under exposure post production, Clipping, Key, ISO sensitivity, Exposure Index, Filters

Chapter 2 Shutter speed and time
Motion and time, ND filters to extend time, Shutters - effects on imagery, Creative use of shutterspeed - blur, Creative use of shutter speed - freeze, Case study, Exercise

Chapter 3 Aperture and Depth of field
f numbers and stops, What is Depth of field?, Depth of field and format, Use of DoF (hyperfocal focusing), Creative use of DoF and point of focus, Case study, Exercise

Chapter 4 Metering and meters
Types of exposure meter, Reflected versus incident light meters, Grey card, Camera light meters, Metering modes, The histogram as light meter, EV compensation, Colour versus tone, Other light meters, The spot meter - grey tone, Alternative methods, Case study - spot meter - high and low, Exercise - black white and grey

Chapter 5 Dynamic Range
Graduated neutral density filters, RAW files and exposure, HDR High Dynamic Range, Tone mapping, Simple Zone system, Local exposure - dodge and burn, Local exposure - selective area - control points, Case study, Exercise

Chapter 6 Special cases
Technical versus subjective, Back and rim light conditions, White balance, Winter weather, Flash, Close-up, Zone system for film, Pushing and pulling film, Open shutter ,Multiple exposures, Extreme lighting

Conclusion
Contacts
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements and credits