Light and composition. From photographic expressiveness to technical settings

This manual forms a systematic understanding of photography for readers who seek to actively develop in it. Using the works of famous photographers and examples from pop culture, it examines how visual art techniques work. The first part of the book is devoted to composition and means of expression in photography. The second part will tell in detail about working with lighting, in particular with studio light sources. The author of the manual is a practicing photographer and a teacher at a photography school, so the information is presented easily and clearly, and all the advice is based on real experience. The book will be useful to both beginners and professionals.