--- product_id: 242065388 title: "Light ― Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting" price: "£74.16" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/242065388-light-science-and-magic-an-introduction-to-photographic-lighting store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Light ― Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting **Price:** £74.16 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Light ― Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting - **How much does it cost?** £74.16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/242065388-light-science-and-magic-an-introduction-to-photographic-lighting) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Photographic lighting is a topic that will never go out of style, no matter how sophisticated cameras and other technology get. Even with the most high-tech gear, photographers still need to put a lot of thought and vision into lighting their photographs in order to get great results. Mastering this key skill has the power to dramatically and quickly improve your photographs as well as your efficiency. Light ―Science & Magic provides you with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light, with examples and instructions for practical application. Featuring photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions, this book speaks to photographers of varying levels. It provides invaluable information on how to light the most difficult subjects, such as surfaces, metal, glass, liquids, extremes (black-on-black and white-on-white), and portraits. This new edition includes: • Expanded chapters on portraiture and lighting equipment • Chapters on necessary equipment when working on location versus in the studio • An updated appendix of reliable photo gear sources • Over 100 new photographs and informational sidebars • Updated information about advances in flash equipment, LED panels, and fluorescent lights Lighting styles will evolve, but the science of light will always remain the same. Once photographers understand the basic physics of lighting (without having to become physicists), they can apply that knowledge to a broad range of photographic styles. Review: Best book on lighting - This is a great book for understanding how light works in photography. It is pricey but worth it. Every studio photographer should read this book. Top notch quality Review: Great book - The main point of lighting, boiled down to a single idea, is the family of angles created by reflection - and this book covers the topic in great depth. The authors provide a wide range of practical advice for handling a range of the challenging photo scenarios. The book also covers a wide range of information such that I imagine everyone can learn something. I really enjoyed it, despite being a "text-book" I read it's 300 pages in under a week, so it's fairly easy reading material. One complaint I have is I found some of the diagrams to be a little confusing - some images are drawn or seem to be drawn in a top down perspective while other objects in the same diagram seem to be from a different perspective. It's possible I misunderstood what the diagram was trying to depict, so the fault may be my own. Nevertheless it wasn't such a significant issue to dock a star from the rating. I found the book to be incredibly informative with both the theory and concepts behind the techniques and great practical information for executing the techniques themselves. Hard to imagine a better book exists about lighting in photography - Light science and magic sets the bar sufficiently high. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #150,446 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Photography Lighting (Books) #27 in Photography Equipment (Books) #48 in Portrait Photography | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 168 Reviews | ## Images ![Light ― Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bVWRyFURL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best book on lighting *by M***1 on November 26, 2025* This is a great book for understanding how light works in photography. It is pricey but worth it. Every studio photographer should read this book. Top notch quality ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by M***T on August 14, 2023* The main point of lighting, boiled down to a single idea, is the family of angles created by reflection - and this book covers the topic in great depth. The authors provide a wide range of practical advice for handling a range of the challenging photo scenarios. The book also covers a wide range of information such that I imagine everyone can learn something. I really enjoyed it, despite being a "text-book" I read it's 300 pages in under a week, so it's fairly easy reading material. One complaint I have is I found some of the diagrams to be a little confusing - some images are drawn or seem to be drawn in a top down perspective while other objects in the same diagram seem to be from a different perspective. It's possible I misunderstood what the diagram was trying to depict, so the fault may be my own. Nevertheless it wasn't such a significant issue to dock a star from the rating. I found the book to be incredibly informative with both the theory and concepts behind the techniques and great practical information for executing the techniques themselves. Hard to imagine a better book exists about lighting in photography - Light science and magic sets the bar sufficiently high. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Required Reading for Any Photographer *by D***X on September 22, 2022* I can't recommend this book enough to any photographer, of any skill level. In a time when we have become overly reliant on technology to get great photos, this book beautifully explains and illustrates the most fundamental aspects of light. For a beginner, this is essentially your textbook for how to light a scene. It takes you through how light works on a scientific level, then translates that into how it effects your photos. It's a walk-before-you-can-run approach, but it's done in such a fluent way. You find yourself WANTING to know more. For the experienced, this is an excellent refresher. I'll dare say that you will learn something new, regardless of your skill level. I felt like I have a good understanding of light. But, I didn't have a full grasp on WHY light behaves the way it does and why that matters to your setup. I also picked up some handy tips on working with glass and metal, something that I've always struggled with. If you're passionate about photography, this is a book you will read multiple times throughout your journey. ## Frequently Bought Together - Light ― Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting - Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera - The Photographer's Eye Remastered 10th Anniversary: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photographs --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/242065388-light-science-and-magic-an-introduction-to-photographic-lighting](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/242065388-light-science-and-magic-an-introduction-to-photographic-lighting) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-09*