This comprehensive guide to the art and science of photography was first published in 1908 and remains an invaluable resource for amateur and professional photographers alike. The book covers equipment, technique, lighting, composition, and other essential topics, with a focus on studio portraiture and the "studio system" of photographic production. The authors provide clear and concise instructions, accompanied by numerous illustrations and examples. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.