From shooting techniques to imaging tricks, this provides photographers with a solid groundwork for producing top-quality pictures.

Michael Freeman, the author of more than 20 books on various aspects of photography, now helps digital photographers see (and understand) the light! Because good lighting is key to a picture's success, it's a topic of interest to anyone who picks up a digital camera?and Freeman's comprehensive manual gives readers an essential toolbox of techniques and creative ideas. Find out how to create and manipulate lighting scenarios for professional-looking photos. Examine the many varieties of natural light, from blazing sunlight to gentle twilight, as well as incandescent and fluorescent lights. Make the most of your camera's flash and lighting equipment, including diffusers, shades, and reflectors.

9-1/4 x 10 in. Page format - All in color 224 pages Paperback ISBN: 1579908853

Michael Freeman is a renowned international photographer and writer who specializes in travel, architecture, and Asian art. He is particularly well known for his expertise in special effects. He has been a leading photographer for the Smithsonian magazine for many years, and has also worked for Time-Life Books and Reader's Digest. He has written more than 20 photographic books, including The Complete Guide to Digital Photography (Lark, 2005) and The Pro Digital Photographer's Handbook (Lark, 2005). When he's not traveling the world, he lives in London, England.