Photographers know that they must use highlight and shadow to create a sense of dimension in their portraits, sculpt their subject's features and add mood to their images. Dramatic shadow patterns can add texture, a sense of mystery and compositional interest to any portrait. In this beautifully illustrated book, award-winning photographer David Beckstead showcases 180 of his most powerful images and explains how each shadow effect was created. Armed with the techniques outlined in this book, the reader will find a host of creative means to introduce and manipulate shadows.

Author Biography

David Beckstead was named among "The Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World" by American Photo magazine in 2007. David has a reputation for being honest and helpful and taking on life with passion and a smile. David is the author of The Beckstead Wedding. He continues to teach photographers and share his hard-earned knowledge all over the world.