Publishing Early 2027

Thieves of Light

by Roger Metcalf

All photography is an act of theft. Every photograph not only takes from the natural order, but from the photographer as well. The question of course, is whether or not the risk is worth the reward, and the cost justified.

Thieves of Light is a book about photography — about seeing, creating, and stealing images. This book is for photographers at every level: beginners who are just getting started, advnaced amateurs who are looking to make the next leap, and the working professionals who want to remember why they started. It's also a book written to my daughter, Esme, so that she will know how her father viewed the world.

Drawing on more than 30 years behind the lens, Roger Metcalf writes about light, composition, timing, and intention — but more than technique, he writes about the philosophy of taking (not making) photographs that are honest and have integrity.