Lighting category: 116 books
Photographic Lighting Equipment
A Comprehensive Guide for Digital Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2010
From flashlights and top-of-the-line studio electronic flashes to light stands and battery/inverter packs, this all-encompassing survey evaluates the vast array of lighting and equipment options available to professional photographers. Beginning with a basic history of the role of lighting equipment...
Commercial Photographer's Master Lighting Guide
Food, Architectural Interiors, Clothing, Jewelry, More
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2013
From lighting glass objects to photographing models indoors and out, this handbook demonstrates how to effectively use and control light using a variety of traditional and unconventional lighting equipment. Written by award-winning photographer Robert Morrissey for both the professional and the serious...
Professional Portrait Lighting
Techniques and Images from Master Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2006
Designed for professional photographers who are already well versed in the basics of lighting, this book will take their lighting to the next level, adding the flair and refinement that can turn professional images into world-class photos. Each chapter explores a different master photographer, with a...
Hollywood Portraits
Hot-Light Techniques for Professional Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
With lighting techniques beneficial for professional photographers but also accessible for those less experienced with a camera, this handy reference offers insights into utilizing hot lights” (tungsten-based continuous light sources) to achieve glamorous, Hollywood-inspired shots. This Hollywood”...
Light Science & Magic
An Introduction to Photographic Lighting
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2015
Photographic lighting is a topic that will never go out of style, no matter how sophisticated cameras and other technology get. Even with the most high-tech gear, photographers still need to put a lot of thought and vision into lighting their photographs in order to get great results. This key skill...
by Norman Phillips
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2006
Portraiture tends to rely on standardized, established lighting techniques, but most photographers know that subscribing to traditional methods does not always flatter every subject. The techniques collected in this guide will heighten the senses of mystery and drama in a digital photographer's work...
Location Lighting Handbook for Portrait Photographers
Create Outstanding Images Anywhere
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
On-location photographers are faced with ever-changing lighting conditions due to the time of day, the weather, or the surroundings, and this book explores how to evaluate, use, and shape the available light to get the best results in any situation. The book begins by showing photographers how to assess...
Lighting for Digital Photography
From Snapshots to Great Shots (Using Flash and Natural Light for Portrait, Still Life, Action, and Product Photography)
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2012
Now that you’ve had your DSLR for a while, are you ready to take a much closer look at what creating a great image is all about? It’s all about light! The ability to see, influence, modify, control, and create light will take your images from snapshots to great shots! In Lighting for Digital Photography:...
Minimalist Lighting
Professional Techniques for Location Photography
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2008
Packed with incredible images and step-by-step techniques, this book is a must have for commercial, wedding, and portrait photographers working on location who want to maximize their time behind the camera and minimize their time spent hauling cumbersome lighting equipment. The tips show how to select...
by Jeff Smith
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2007
Shattering the notion that location lighting has to be difficult, inconvenient, or compromised in its quality, this resource provides guidance on how to create unique and personalized images shot in parks, on city streets, at sports arenas, in workplaces, or in a client’s home. With an overview of...
Flash and Ambient Lighting for Digital Wedding Photography
Creating Memorable Images in Challenging Environments
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Preparing wedding photographers to navigate these once-in-a-lifetime events, this resource acknowledges the highly emotional clients, shifts in natural lighting, and changes in location that come with the territory. Showcasing countless techniques for shooting with flash by itself, ambient light alone,...
100% Reliable Flash Photography
How To Get Amazing Light In Any Situation
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2010
Photographer and author, Ed Verosky, covers a variety of topics and techniques designed to help photographers consistently create high-quality images with minimal gear. Included are plenty of shooting strategies, diagrammed techniques, and examples which will make getting great photos much easier and...
by Bill Hurter
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2007
Master the demanding lighting needs for weddings of any variety with this comprehensive guide from an industry expert. All the basics are covered, including how to choose and use the right equipment, how to control light and shadow while outdoors, how to utilize ambient room light and natural light,...
Portrait Lighting for Digital Photographers
The Basics and Beyond
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2009
The fundamentals of exposure and the essentials of lighting are explored in this photography reference that uses progressive images from portrait sessions as its basis of explanation. Starting with how light is perceived differently by the camera than the human eye, this resource clarifies the more complicated...