Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)

For anyone who finds the concept of exposure overwhelming and confusing, demystifies the subject, making it easy to grasp.  Author Bryan Peterson explains the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, and explains how to achieve successful exposures in seemingly difficult situation, including those involving backlight, low light, overcast weather, and motion.  All the information is relevant, whether you're using film or digital cameras.  In addition, mastering the concepts of exposure will free you from worrying about the technical and will provide a solid base, enabling you to make the kinds of images you truly want.  Filled with the author's own striking photographs, Understanding Exposure is a beautiful as it is useful.