The title alone of this book from Focal Press’ Essential Skills series makes me hopeful for the fate of my photography. To me, shooting in available light means getting some great candid shots at events, the occasional unplanned portrait, and a few environmental shots that are stunning without big lighting setups or major corrections later—tasks that are quite difficult for many beginning photographers. It turns out that my idea of the topic was a bit different than the Mark Galer’s, but I learned a huge amount of valuable photography tips all the same in an easy-to-read, activity-filled format. (more…)