--- product_id: 3876600 title: "Capturing Light: The Heart of Photography" brand: "michael freeman" price: "$108.05" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/3876600-capturing-light-the-heart-of-photography store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Capturing Light: The Heart of Photography **Brand:** michael freeman **Price:** $108.05 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Capturing Light: The Heart of Photography by michael freeman - **How much does it cost?** $108.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/3876600-capturing-light-the-heart-of-photography) ## Best For - michael freeman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted michael freeman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Capturing Light: The Heart of Photography ## Images ![Capturing Light: The Heart of Photography - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EoPIeseYL.jpg) ![Capturing Light: The Heart of Photography - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Ljb+wLk5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars the books seemed tedious in its detail *by S***B on Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2017* When I initially read the book I was new to photography. At that point, the books seemed tedious in its detail. Later, when I had a greater interest in lighting - I can appreciate how great the book is. It is dense with insight and endless observations. Concepts are well illustrated with both images and great diagrams. Going by the number of reviews at least - this books is greatly under-rated. This books reminds me of Color and Light by James Gurner, which is considered a classic on lighting with respect to painting in its systematic approach and detailed nature. For example, both discuss the way that shadows lose their sharpness as there distance from their source increases, and both cover the effects of direct sunlight vs light diffused through sky and clouds, how that affects color of the sky and shade, atmospheric effects,and how that plays out in various settings with different configurations of shade, direct light, and reflected light.The section on 'Axial Lighting' covers much of what Roberto Valenzuela does in the bulk of Picture Perfect Lighting (another great book). Beyond that Freeman covers around some 50 other lighting conditions.Some of the pictures are stunning. Wat Maha Leap (page 92) and High Court Judge (page 14) being among my favorites. Though much of the pictures seem unremarkable and dated. At this point I realize the images were selected for how well they illustrated specific lighting concepts and it is no small task to do that for hundreds of concepts. That said - I think that is what is keeping the books from being more appreciated, and it is certainly a big part of what turned me off when I first read it. I.e. I was drawn to books with much more stunning and contemporary photography, but far less insightful texts. Without knowing any better, I judged the quality of the book by the quality of the images. I think this book could reach the status of classic if in future editions the samples were drawn from many photographers rather than a single one.Another limitation is the examples in the books are weighted heavily toward landscape shots. I wish there was a book that was similarly comprehensive and insightful that addressed portrait photography as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book. Presents new ways of thinking and using light. *by O***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2016* I have been doing photography for a long time and have taken (expensive) workshops at some well known photo schools. I have gotten as much out of this book as from some of those workshops that cost $500 or more. Mr. Freeman shows an example of a lighting situation, writes about how he chose to deal with it and shows us the photo he took. He also shows photos he took which were not selected as "the best" and explains why. He deals with lots of lighting situations, not just "perfect" light and explains how good images can be made, even when one does not have time to wait for lovely morning or evening light, or the sky is overcast or a number of other situations which people generally consider problems. I also appreciate that Mr. Freeman is able to put the styles and photographs into the larger context of the "photography world" explaining why certain styles are popular, or where they are frequently used. He offers ideas for breaking out of the usual lighting approaches and making a good photo with what you have in front of you. Some of the things I have already done, by luck or accident, but it is nice to bring some mindfulness and thought to the process, rather than just stumbling on a scene "that looks cool". It was interesting to be able to see the thought process of a professional and what went into making the images. I highly recommend this book. I'm not a fan of hyperbole generally but I truly think this book could change the way you make pictures by opening up new possibilities and ways of thinking about light as much or more than an expensive (and who knows what you will get) workshop. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, learned a lot. *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017* Michael Freeman is certainly a master photographer and terrific teacher. I learned a lot from this book, which discusses each type of natural light in detail. I must say the photographs in my Kindle version seemed skimpy and low-resolution, even when I enlarged them --- ## 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.us/products/3876600-capturing-light-the-heart-of-photography](https://www.desertcart.us/products/3876600-capturing-light-the-heart-of-photography) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*