From Dusk to Dawn: Mastering the Light in Landscape Photography

This updated edition of From Dawn to Dusk features new text and photographs covering the latest advances in photographic technology. The book’s unique structure leads the reader on an hour-by-hour, picture-by-picture journey from dawn to dusk and into night, with each chapter focusing on the benefits and challenges of shooting at that particular time of day.

The book is structured around the available light during the different times of the day, highlighting suitable landscape types, styles of photography and processing techniques for each moment. There are regular technique panels to help readers hone their camera skills, and each chapter concludes with an awe-inspiring double-page image that demonstrates the possible results - accompanied by an extended caption and a personal anecdote from the photographer. One of the key purposes of the book is to illustrate that - contrary to common belief - you don’t always need the perfect light or the best time of day to shoot great landscapes. There are opportunities throughout each day (and night), and in different light and weather, to create fantastic images. The theme is reflected in a design that leads the reader from dark to bright to dark again, reflecting the light in the images.

The result is a uniquely engaging guide that will help the reader become a master of light, the key component of all landscape photography.

Mark Bauer is a professional landscape photographer specialising in atmospheric images of Dorset and the New Forest. He is a regular contributor to the UK photographic press with his dramatic images appearing in numerous national and county publications, including Digital SLR Photography magazine, and on book covers, cards and calendars.

Ross Hoddinott is an award-winning wildlife and landscape photographer, the author of several photography books and a regular contributor to the photographic press. Based in North Cornwall, England, Ross is best known for his beautiful macro and close-up images, and for evocative landscape photographs. He co-runs the photography workshop company Dawn2Dusk Photography and also provides bespoke one-to-one tuition. As well as judging major nature photography competitions, Ross has been a brand ambassador for leading photography equipment brands including Nikon UK, Manfrotto and F-stop Gear.

Together, Mark and Ross have authored The Art of Landscape Photography, 52 Assignments: Landscape Photography and The Landscape Photography Workshop, all published by Ammonite Press.