I: Let There Be Light

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There is no point in discussing the Nikon Creative Lighting System, or photography at all, without first discussing light. Light is the most important element in any photograph. Light is all around us and dictates how our photos look.

This section covers the qualities of light, how to measure light, and how to control exposure. You may be tempted to skip this section and hurry on to the techniques. Don’t. Without a good foundation in these basics, it’s difficult to build the more advanced lighting effects that the Nikon Creative Lighting System allows you to create. ...

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