Night Photography and Light Painting: Finding Your Way in the Dark 2nd Edition, Kindle Edition

Well-written and informative, a worthy second edition that seems largely re-written. The history of night photography is still there, and still absolutely fascinating. The book covers astro-landscape, long exposures in moonlight, star trails, light painting, light drawing, and post-processing for night photography with an emphasis on Lightroom, although the tips for post-processing can obviously be done in Photoshop or other programs as well. Lance also includes other photographers and their images, their personalities and approaches adding to the book's vibrancy overall. The book, even more than the first edition, offers a comprehensive look at the many facets of night photography, managing to cover it in one book. And yes, of course, the photos are mesmerizing, beautiful, fascinating, and gorgeously executed. It includes lots of scenarios and technical information about night photography. And that's what we want, isn't it?I am an experienced night sky, long exposure, Milky Way, light painting, and star trails photographer, and I nonetheless thoroughly enjoyed the book, picking up tidbits and philosophical approaches, and often affirming the good habits and approaches that I've done as well. And it's also feels great to know that other people feel the same way about night photography and how it offers a deeper connection into our surroundings.I want to also add that it is the sign of a really good teacher to take something technical, something that has the potential to be slightly intimidating or overwhelming, and break it down so that it is useful and easy to understand, but not pedantic or dumbed down. Lance has achieved that here. And since he gives photography workshops, I would bank on those being thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile. This is a book in which I believe seasoned veterans of night photography and beginners alike can embrace and love.

An ambitious book that mainly fulfills its objectives. There are shorter books that just answer the question, “what F-stop should I use.” This one starts with history, then “why,” and then “how.” The author assumes you have only a passing understanding of the details of exposure interrelationships, but if you are experienced you can skip a few pages; likewise he spends a little time on Lightroom, which you can skip if you know Lightroom already (although the principles of image modification are the same whatever tools you use).There’s plenty of image examples from his own and others’ work, including in-process examples showing the incremental impacts of post-processing steps. Perhaps most importantly, he is enthusiastic about night photography and leaves you eagerly awaiting sunset so you can zip outside and try it, even in your own backyard.

This is the de facto text on night photography and light painting. History, technique, etc; like Prego sauce - "It's in there!". Best buy for the buck. N00b or pro, this is the definitive work on the subject.

A really helpful book on night photography and light painting. It also helps with understanding other aspects of photography which I have been applying since I read it. ;-)

As a beginner in night photography, without anyone around me in the field, this book was extremely valuable. Plenty of good advice, reads easily, technical parts are well explained. It helped me a lot to prepare my first nights out and not feeling lost during the sessions.

Consider this the "New Testament" of the excellent first edition. Neither of these books are necessarily aimed at the beginner, but will definitely take the experienced photographer's work to the next level. It is the fine-tuning of the details that separates a great night photograph from a good one, and this book is all about the details. From choosing the right gear to studying the movements of the night sky to post processing techniques, no stone is left unturned. Also included are many example photographs from contemporary night photographers showing the many directions night photography can take and how it is limited only by one's imagination.Beginners may find the technical explanations a bit overwhelming to grasp completely, but if you're already past that stage and have been wanting to elevate your night photography as far as you can, this is the only book you need.

I gave it to my brother for Christmas and he really loved it! He's already been playing with low light photography for a couple of years and loves to process photos on his computer. He told me this book had a lot of information he didn't have before, and great photos as well. So it was a good gift for an intermediate night photographer!

This book offers straight forward information, techniques and setting advice for multiple types of night photography including talking about the different types of bulbs you will encounter for more city based night photography. It's an excellent reference and helped me find my niche.

Excellent book full of useful tips, it is an easy and enjoyable read. It assumes you already know the basics but is full of other useful and interesting techniques. I am really pleased that I bought this book and I am looking forward to practicing some of its tips now that the dark nights have arrived.

A superb book. A real inspiration to the aspiring night photographer. Packed with detail but plenty of high quality photos to get your creative juices flowing.

Excellent book, very informative and clear and concise with lots of useful information.

As it described

Effettuato l'acquisto trascinato dall'entusiasmo degli altri acquirenti, principalmente per il light painting. Questo capitolo viene affrontato solo in minima parte alla fine del tomo. Il testo in inglese è comprensibile ma se scelto per la fotografia notturna (cosa che principalmente tratta) esistono molti altri testi anche in italiano meglio sviluppati. Unica nota positiva che ho ritrovato, la scelta di post produzione in lightroom classic anziché in photoshop. (per questo aspetto 5 stelle). Gli argomenti sono trattati in maniera molto ampia, forse eccessiva (250 pagine) e le immagini in questa seconda edizione sono veramente di pessima qualità. Sconsigliato sia per chi ricerca un testo sul lightpainting che sulla fotografia notturna