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Veteran photographer Bryan F. Peterson demystifies complex concepts of exposure in photography, explaining the fundamentals of light, aperture, shutter speed, and how they interact and influence one another. The book shows how to control sharpness and contrast, freeze action, and take accurate meter readings. It also covers filters, flash, colored gels, and provides tips for shooting star trails. The fourth edition includes new images and an expanded section on flash.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Arts & Culture/Photography
Authors: Bryan F. Peterson
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