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Today’s recommendation is Alan Hess’ other new book which is out now in the UK on Kindle – I always find it odd that Kindle books are dearer than their ‘physical’ counterpart but if you want it this side of Christmas then you can download it for £18.39.
If you order the hard copy, due out in UK 6th Jan 2012  (unless publishers ship quicker) it’ll only be £16.99.

Links here: Hardcopy  /  Kindle
You can’t go wrong with a book written by Alan, his previous photography and iPad books are bestsellers and should be on everyone’s bookshelf!

Full details here:

Product details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (6 Jan 2012)
• Language English
• ISBN-10: 1118138228
• ISBN-13: 978-1118138229

Product Description

Finally! A resource that sheds light on the unique challenges of night and low–light photography!
With their unique sets of challenges, night and low–light photography are often touted as some of the most difficult and frustrating genres of digital photography. This much–needed guide demystifies any murky topics provides you with all the information you need to know from choosing the right gear and camera settings to how to best edit your photos in post–production. Renowned photographer Alan Hess shares techniques and indispensable tips that he has garnered from years of experience.Helpful projects and full–color stunning photos in each chapter serve to educate and inspire, while assignments at the end of every chapter encourage you to practice your skills and upload your photos to a website so you can share and receive critiques.

• Details best practices for taking portraits, landscapes, and action shots in night or low light
• Features specific coverage of concert photography and low–light event photography
• Answers the most frequent questions that photographers face while tackling this challenging technique

Packed with invaluable advice and instruction, Night and Low–Light Photography Photo Workshop doesn’t leave you in the dark.

From the Back Cover

Minimal light. Maximum magic. Master low–light photography

Star trails. City lights. Fireworks. The winning touchdown under the lights. To preserve these images, you must learn to manage light and exposure. This book explores lighting basics, exposure settings, and useful accessories,helping you take advantage of various low–light situations. Experiment with low–light portraits, freezing the action at an outdoor event, capturing the moon and stars, or creating artistic images with moving lights, then get feedback on your work at photoworkshop.com.

• Photograph people in low–light situations, create unique cityscapes, and explore light painting
• Understand white balance and the color of light
• Capture the magic and mystery of a nighttime landscape
• Preserve the beauty of the night sky
• Use image editing software to reduce digital noise and get the most from your images

About the Author

Alan Hess is a professional event and concert photographer whose subjects have included Billy Idol, The Grateful Dead, Bruce Hornsby, John Legend, Marilyn Manson, Robin Williams, and many more. He is also the author of Exposure Digital Field Guide and the Composition Digital Field Guide as well as?iPad Fully Loaded, all published by Wiley.