"For professional photographers, chasing the light, waiting for it, sometimes helping it, and finally capturing it is a constant preoccupation- and for some, an obsession. Drawing on four decades of working with light, Michael Freeman takes a simple but practical approach to interpreting, reacting to, and capturing photography's most valuable commodity."--Back cover.

"A quiet revolution has been gathering pace in photography - an exploration of the subtleties, excitement and pleasure in making images in black and white. This is not a case of old traditions reasserting themselves, but rather a rediscovery of what imagery made purely out of tones can offer to the creatively curious. The fourth book in Michael Freeman's newest series, Michael Freeman On...Black & White is a clear and concise guide to a unique, enduring...

Created by expert professional photographer Michael Freeman, this convenient book is divided into the four essential areas for photographers to understand; the exposure, light & lighting, composition and processing. It's quick and easy to refer to in the field, by the computer.

Explains "what makes a photograph great, and explore the ways that top photographers achieve this goal time and time again."--Back cover.