4 Free eBooks on Using Low Light in Photography
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Light is one of the many variables a photographer has to deal with on the fly. Lots of light isn’t usually a problem. Problems generally occur in low light.
We’ve all seen those beautiful photographs taken at dusk or with very little light available and been blown away by the results. However, when beginners attempt to capture these shots, they generally end up with blurry, or very dark images. To help you get started with low light photography, we’ve rounded up 4 of our most popular, free guides on the topic.
A good understanding of light is crucial to capturing stunning images. If you’re struggling with light and would like to improve your understanding of it, take a look at Kent DuFault’s best-selling guide on understanding light.
Download now → When you’re faced with a low light situation, you have three choices: 1. Raise your ISO setting 2. Add additional light 3. Increase your exposure. Each of these options has positives and negatives, depending on the situation at hand. In this free guide, you’ll learn to evaluate each of these options one at a time to give you a better sense about which to use, and when.
Download now → Light is a precious commodity for a photographer, and it’s even more so when faint. We can use this to our advantage, creating distinct and eye-catching images with just the smallest bit of illumination. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with these challenges, and in this ebook, David Veldman gives you five ways to improve your low light images.
Download now → Long exposures are generally shot at night. The challenge is overcome by using large apertures and long shutter speeds so that the sensor can absorb as much light as needed. The problem is the longer your shutter is open, the more prone the image is to blur; the higher the ISO, the more noise is produced in the image. Here you’ll see how to solve these problems.
Download now → In poorly lit or dark surroundings, we’re forced to use longer shutter speeds to compensate for the lack of light and to make sure the camera’s sensor gets enough time to gather all the information it needs for an acceptable exposure. You can use this to create some pretty fantastic “paintings” using light, and pretty much any light at that. This free ebook will show you how.
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If you’ve struggled to take advantage of light in your photography to the fullest and you want a complete, in-depth training to help you with that, take a look at our best-selling guide Understanding Light, to produce great images by discovering the key concepts of light.
You’ll get case-studies, how-to instruction. Plus it includes a free printable chart for your camera bag that outlines the psychological effect of colors to ensure you don’t forget when you’re out shooting.
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About Sol Walser
Sol lives in Argentina with her young daughter and has been involved in photography for almost a decade, with a particular interest in street, travel and product photography. She recommends Kent DuFault's best-selling guide, Understanding Light Book One to learn how to understand and control light for better photography.
