Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition

How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera

By Bryan Peterson | Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed

About the book

This newly revised edition of Bryan Peterson's most popular book demystifies the complex concepts of exposure in photography, allowing readers to capture the images they want.

Understanding Exposure has taught generations of photographers how to shoot the images they want by demystifying the complex concepts of exposure in photography. In this newly updated edition, veteran photographer Bryan Peterson explains the fundamentals of light, aperture, and shutter speed and how they interact with and influence one another. With an emphasis on finding the right exposure even in tricky situations, Understanding Exposure shows you how to get (or lose) sharpness and contrast in images, freeze action, and take the best meter readings, while also exploring filters, flash, and light.

With all new images, as well as an expanded section on flash, tips for using colored gels, and advice on shooting star trails, this revised edition will clarify exposure for photographers of all levels.

Editions of Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition

Paperback
ISBN 9781607748502
EBook
ISBN 9781607748519

Read an Excerpt

This newly revised edition of Bryan Peterson's most popular book demystifies the complex concepts of exposure in photography, allowing readers to capture the images they want.

Understanding Exposure has taught generations of photographers how to shoot the images they want by demystifying the complex concepts of exposure in photography. In this newly updated edition, veteran photographer Bryan Peterson explains the fundamentals of light, aperture, and shutter speed and how they interact with and influence one another. With an emphasis on finding the right exposure even in tricky situations, Understanding Exposure shows you how to get (or lose) sharpness and contrast in images, freeze action, and take the best meter readings, while also exploring filters, flash, and light.

With all new images, as well as an expanded section on flash, tips for using colored gels, and advice on shooting star trails, this revised edition will clarify exposure for photographers of all levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition about?

This newly revised edition of Bryan Peterson's most popular book demystifies the complex concepts of exposure in photography, allowing readers to capture the images they want.

Understanding Exposure has taught generations of photographers how to shoot the images they want by demystifying the complex concepts of exposure in photography. In this newly updated edition, veteran photographer Bryan Peterson explains the fundamentals of light, aperture, and shutter speed and how they interact with and influence one another. With an emphasis on finding the right exposure even in tricky situations, Understanding Exposure shows you how to get (or lose) sharpness and contrast in images, freeze action, and take the best meter readings, while also exploring filters, flash, and light.

With all new images, as well as an expanded section on flash, tips for using colored gels, and advice on shooting star trails, this revised edition will clarify exposure for photographers of all levels.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition?

The Arts > Photography and photographs > Photographic equipment and techniques: general > Digital photography

Where can I read a sample of Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781607748502

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition?

Bryan Peterson

Who is the Publisher of the book Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition?

Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition is available as paperback(ISBN 9781607748502) and ebook(ISBN 9781607748519)

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