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Photography, Lighting
Glenn Rand
Lighting for Photography: Techniques for Studio and Location Shoots
by Amherst Media, Inc. (Paperback)
Presenting the tools needed to create and control photographic lighting with either digital capture or film, this book shows how to perfect lighting in the studio as well as on location. The tips in this resource cover the principles and rules of lighting that are not confined to any single pursuit, thus giving photographers an understanding of the rudiments of light and lighting, rather than a series of limited solutions that work only in certain situations. In addition to sample images, the book includes numerous diagrams and detailed captions that explain why and when particular lighting methods are chosen, as well as how they are executed. A technical book with an in-depth exploration of lighting, this resource will assist any photographer in understanding varying light conditions in both the studio and the natural world.
Bill Lemon
OUTDOOR GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHY: The Complete Digital Guide to Taking Successful Outdoor Glamour Photographs
by Atlantic Publishing Company (FL) (Paperback)
In Outdoor Glamour Photography Bill Lemon explains, image by image, how each was created and the equipment used, as well as the time of day that produces the best image and how to use the light to your advantage. Also included is a discussion of scouting for locations that fit one model better than another, backgrounds, depth of field issues, and much more. Reading light and not being afraid of it is the secret to wonderful pictures. In this new book, Lemon teaches you everything you need to know about light as it pertains to outdoor photography. In addition, he introduces the use of fill flash in certain situations and the use of what nature has provided for bounced light. The step-by-step, image-by-image information contained in this book is highly enjoyable, whether you are interested in learning the process or simply want to gaze at breathtaking, tasteful artwork.
Jennifer Bidner, Eric Bean
The Lighting Cookbook for Fashion and Beauty Photography: Foolproof Recipes for Taking Perfect Portraits
by Amphoto Books (Paperback)
Learning to set up, use, and control lighting is the biggest challenge for photographers in the field of fashion and beauty. Never fear! This book shows exactly how to become a lighting master. Dozens of stunning examples - some taken in the studio, others on location - are analyzed with setup details, lens choices, composition decisions, and lighting diagrams, plus step-by-step directions on re-creating the look. From an inventory of every essential piece of equipment, with a full explanation of how, when, and why to use each one, to an in-depth discussion of film versus digital formats, the "Lighting Cookbook for Fashion and Beauty Photography" is the complete guide to mastering this popular and lucrative genre.
Bahman Farzad
The Confused Photographer's Guide to Photographic Exposure and the Simplified Zone System
by Confused Photographer's Guide Books. (Paperback) (Release Date: 2007-01-11)
Contrary to popular belief, when you buy an expensive camera the exposure skills DO NOT COME with it! When you buy an expensive GUITAR, you KNOW that playing skills DO NOT COME with it! When you buy an expensive CAR, you KNOW that driving skills DO NOT COME with it! When you buy an expensive CAMERA, why, then, do you NOT KNOW that exposure skills DO NOT COME with it? This book teaches the beginning Digital/35mm photographer (9th grade level) the simple and practical methods of correctly exposing a subject. This is also the world's first Digital Zone System book that addresses the application of the Zone System of exposure using current manual digital cameras including many of today's D-Slrs. The book covers in detail the applications of a camera's meter, an off-camera spot meter, an off-camera incident meter, and easy-to-remember techniques for exposing sunlit to moonlit subjects without a meter. The book uses Farzad's simplified 5-stop technique ...
Harold Davis
Practical Artistry: Light & Exposure for Digital Photographers
by O'Reilly Media, Inc. (Paperback)
Catherine Jamieson, Sean McCormick
Digital Portrait Photography and Lighting: Take Memorable Shots Every Time
by Wiley (Paperback)
Portraits preserve people Since the earliest portraits were scratched onto cave walls, we've developed increasingly sophisticated tools for capturing human likenesses. Yet the motivation has changed little -- to freeze a human image as an art form, a means of communication, a piece of personal history. Whether formalized with elaborate settings and lighting or snapped at the beach to hold forever the pure joy in a child's face, portraits preserve people. Today's digital technology offers flexibility, economy, and almost limitless tools for perfecting your images, and these experts help you use it. * Discover the skills you need to move from serious amateur to professional photographer * Learn how a snapshot differs from a casual portrait * Identify what you want your portrait to communicate * Investigate lighting equipment and how to use it in different scenarios * Use natural or mixed light to create unique effects * Explore composition, posing, and ...
Simon Stafford
Magic Lantern PRO Guides: Nikon AF Speedlight Flash System: Master the Creative Lighting System! (Magic Lantern Guides)
by Lark Books (Paperback)
- A thorough discussion of Nikon’s state-of-the-art flash system that encompasses every Creative Lighting System (CLS) flash device. - Includes the newest Nikon models: the D40/D40s, D80, D300, and D3, as well as the new SB-400 flash unit, complete with details on using it with every camera in the book and as a component in the CLS. - Because it provides a comprehensive course on the basics of flash handling and specialized flash technique, and a model-by-model review of using Speedlight flash gear with Nikon cameras, this is the skilled photographer’s must-have reference.
Mark Cleghorn
Portrait Photography: Secrets of Posing & Lighting (A Lark Photography Book)
by Lark Books (Paperback)
With easy-to-follow instructions and detailed photo sequences showing how to arrange lights and lighting accessories, this carefully structured course teaches all the fundamentals of portraiture, as well as a host of other creative techniques. It sets out everything the amateur needs to know to create a wide range of styles, from choosing the right equipment to composing the background to placing and positioning the subject for maximum effect. The basics of color and black and white, digital capture and film, and studio and location shooting all receive detailed attention, and helpful tips on mood-enhancing lighting will help raise novices’ skills to professional levels.
Martin Edge
The Underwater Photographer
by Focal Pr (Paperback)
Written by one of the most experienced teachers of underwater photography this popular, `hands-on' manual demonstrates how to take stunning underwater photographs that will not only give you a personal feeling of satisfaction, but will improve your chances of achieving award winning results. The book focuses on the practical art of taking underwater pictures through the author's popular 'think and consider' system. This system explains how, with careful thought and consideration of the subject matter, lighting and environment prior to taking the picture, beautiful effects can be captured. Practical examples take you step by step through the basic techniques; from photographing shipwrecks, divers, fish and abstract images to taking photographs at night and 'dual lighting', plus advice on the selection of equipment. Written in a clear, non-technical style and illustrated in colour throughout this book has established itself as the introductory guide to photographing the wonders of ...
Stephen A. Dantzig
Softbox Lighting Techniques for Professional Photographers
by Amherst Media, Inc. (Paperback)
Softboxes—specialized photographic lighting devices that produce a flattering and soft, low-contrast look—are the main focus of this resource for photographers. Professional and amateur photographers alike will be able to apply the thorough explanations on the simple, yet highly effective, light- and shadow-altering methodologies found in this guidebook to any subject matter in portrait, fashion, and editorial images. Additional chapters cover the use of softboxes in partnership with other light sources, including sunlight and various types of studio lighting treatments.