--- product_id: 242065388 title: "Light ― Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting" price: "€ 159.51" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/242065388-light-science-and-magic-an-introduction-to-photographic-lighting store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Light ― Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting **Price:** € 159.51 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Light ― Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting - **How much does it cost?** € 159.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/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 From the Publisher 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 | #92,558 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Photography Lighting (Books) #14 in Photography Equipment (Books) #31 in Photography Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 161 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.at/products/242065388-light-science-and-magic-an-introduction-to-photographic-lighting](https://www.desertcart.at/products/242065388-light-science-and-magic-an-introduction-to-photographic-lighting) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*