Chapter 1: Elements of Light

Understanding the Three Elements of Exposure

Dealing with Color Temperature

Setting White Balance

Using Contrast to Create Mood

Working with the Quality of Light

Chapter 2: Understanding Your Equipment's Role in Lighting

Compact Digital Cameras

Digital SLR Cameras

In-Camera Metering

On-Camera Flash

Studio Lighting and Accessories

Chapter 3: Working with Outdoor Natural Light

Learning to Use the Meter

Sunrise and Sunset

Making Great Images with Overcast Lighting

Chapter 4: Working with Interior Light

Setting Your Exposure Inside

Seeing the Contrast Indoors

Working with Window Light

Incandescent Light

Fluorescent Light

Chapter 5: Lighting for Portraits and People

Shooting Great Outdoor Portraits

Finding the Best Light

Creating Better Light

Candids, Kids, and Environmental Photography

Working with Groups

Chapter 6: Action, Sorts, Motion, Blur

It is All About the Shutter

Stopping Motion

Slow Down to Show Motion

Long Exposures to Show Motion

Water and Nature

Panning

Using Flash to Capture the Movement

Chapter 7: Lighting Scenarios in Landscape Photography

Lighting Terminology

Timing Your Landscape Exposures

Working with Overcast Light

Using Filters to Enhance Your Shot

Shooting Landscapes in Fog

Chapter 9: Still Life and Macro Lighting.

Capturing Great Light in Your Everyday Life

Principles of Design

Lighting for Close-Up and Macro Photography

Taking Product Photos

Chapter 10: Mastering Night and Low Light Photography

Your Best Friend, the Tripod

Capturing Skylines

Taking Photos at Dusk

Creating Soft, Moody Light with Low Light

Capturing the Motion of Lights

Long Exposures for Celebrations

Glossary

Index