The Fundamentals of Photography offers an introduction to the key elements of the discipline. Accompanied by examples from contemporary practitioners, this title offers a unique insight into the working practices of creative photographers for the student and expert alike. The book contains five different sections; ‘Equipment’, ‘Composition and Technique’, ‘Lighting’, ‘Genre’ and finally ‘Processing’. Between them these sections will cover everything the reader needs to know about black and white and colour photography, from initial idea through to developing the final print. The text is accompanied by examples and case studies from leading contemporary photographers and practitioners and it includes quick-reference fact files, tips and student exercises.