Peachpit Press, 2012. — 240 p. Language: English Sometimes photographers have to shoot in less than ideal lighting situations. Maybe the wedding is mid-day in the middle of a field, or perhaps the event is in a florescent-lit room. These scenarios can be particularly intimidating for beginning photographers who don't know how to handle the many undesirable lighting situations...
Peachpit Press, 2013. — 436 p. Sometimes photographers have to shoot in less than ideal lighting situations. Maybe the wedding is mid-day in the middle of a field, or perhaps the event is in a florescent-lit room. These scenarios can be particularly intimidating for beginning photographers who don't know how to handle the many undesirable lighting situations they may encounter....
Peachpit Press, 2012. — 216 p. Sometimes photographers have to shoot in less than ideal lighting situations. Maybe the wedding is mid-day in the middle of a field, or perhaps the event is in a florescent-lit room. These scenarios can be particularly intimidating for beginning photographers who don't know how to handle the many undesirable lighting situations they may encounter....
Published by Macmillan, 1949. — 222 p. Few cinematographers have had as decisive an impact on the cinematic medium as John Alton. Best known for his highly stylized film noir classics T-Men, He Walked by Night, and The Big Combo, Alton earned a reputation during the 1940s and 1950s as one of Hollywood's consummate craftsmen through his visual signature of crisp shadows and...
University of California Press, 2013. - 231 p. "Painting with Light" is a reprint of cinematographer John Alton's 1949 book that began as a series of articles for "International Photographer" magazine. The book earned Alton appreciation among students of cinematography and the ire of those already working in the field. Students welcomed a how-to book by one of Hollywood's...
Peachpit Press, 2012. — 288 p. 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: From Snapshots to Great Shots, photographer...
Peachpit Press, 2012. — 362 p. 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: From Snapshots to Great Shots, photographer...
2nd Edition. — Peachpit Press, 2016. — 849 p. For those new to flash photography — or for anyone who has previously given up out of frustration — Speedliter’s Handbook, Second Edition, is a revelation. Follow along as photographer Syl Arena takes you on a journey that begins with an exploration of light and color, moves through a comprehensive discussion of the Canon Speedlite...
2nd Edition. — Peachpit Press, 2016. — 456 p. For those new to flash photography — or for anyone who has previously given up out of frustration — Speedliter’s Handbook, Second Edition, is a revelation. Follow along as photographer Syl Arena takes you on a journey that begins with an exploration of light and color, moves through a comprehensive discussion of the Canon Speedlite...
Amherst Media, 2020. — 128 p. — ISBN: 9781682034354, 2020931334. The best camera is the one you have with you. Whether that’s a high-tech DSLR, a consumer point-and-shoot, or simply your SmartPhone, there’s a common denominator that will determine the visual impact of the images you create: the light. Identifying beautiful light (or creating/modifying the light) takes...
3rd Edition. — New Riders, 2013. — 489 p. Learn the fine art and craft of digital lighting and rendering from an experienced pro whose lighting work you’ve seen in blockbuster films such as Monsters University, Toy Story 3, Up, WALL-E, Ratatouille, and The Incredibles. Jeremy Birn draws on his wealth of industry and teaching experience to provide a thoroughly updated edition of...
Amherst Media, 2012. — 160 p. Covering every aspect of creating portraits in available light, acclaimed professional photographer Doug Box provides tips for finding great natural light, practical approaches for optimizing exposure, and techniques for posing subjects for the most flattering effects. For those situations when “perfect” available light can’t be found, readers are...
HP Books, 1987. — 164 p. — (How-to-do-it books). David Brooks shows you how to make your photos better by controlling light. He explains light in photographic terms — its basic aspects; seeing it photographically; controlling it effectively; and how it affects film. Then he describes various tungsten and flash light sources, meters and metering techniques, and other helpful...
Mitp-Verlags GmbH, 2015. — 593 S. — ISBN: 978-3-95845-163-6. Eine professionelle Lichtführung ist nur möglich, wenn man zumindest Basiswissen über beleuchtungstechnische Zusammenhänge besitzt. Jens Brüggemann stellt Ihnen das für den jeweiligen Einsatzzweck nötige Lichtequipment vor. Sie haben teil an seinem großen Erfahrungsschatz und bekommen Ratschläge aus der Praxis. Das...
Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2007. — 302 p. — ISBN: 978-0-470-11433-9. A rigorous practical guide to photographic lighting techniques, complete with hands-on assignments. Offering digital photographers a complete course in photographic lighting, this book covers everything from using flash systems and studio lights to working outdoors in bright or low-light conditions. Full-color...
David & Charles, 1993. — 196 p. The effective use of light lies at the heart of all photography, but its fickle and elusive quality poses many challenges. Michael Busselle draws on his professional experience to advise on overcoming these problems, and reveals ways of "capturing" light to achieve high-quality pictures.
3rd Edition. — Focal Press, 2005. — 175 p. The approach taken is very practical, focusing on building on the users competence throughout the book. A new chapter, Lighting Techniques is to be included devoted to specific examples and illustrations of specific lighting techniques. These include a selection of examples; portraiture, fashion set-ups and mixed lighting techniques...
Focal Press, 2008. - 214 p. 4th Edition. Photographic Lighting: Essential Skills offers practical coverage of everything you need to know to understand the characteristics of light and the foundations of photographic lighting, including film, filters, exposure, compensation, zone system and an array of creative techniques. Students and committed amateurs will find sound...
Amherst Media, 2017. — 172 p. — ISBN: 978-1-6820-3143-8. Studio lighting offers portrait photographers unlimited creative control. Mastering its use requires a specific skill set, however. Fortunately, portrait photography legend Tony Corbell is up to the task of showing readers how to harness its full power. He sets a foundation for mastering the use of strobes and continuous...
Amherst Media, 2017. — 172 p. Studio lighting offers portrait photographers unlimited creative control. Mastering its use requires a specific skill set, however. Fortunately, portrait photography legend Tony Corbell is up to the task of showing readers how to harness its full power. He sets a foundation for mastering the use of strobes and continuous lighting sources (LEDs,...
Amherst Media, 2012. — 159 p. Exploring techniques that will work with the materials that photographers already have on hand, the author designs images through thorough planning and creativity that depict his subjects in breathtaking and unexpected ways that would be impossible without the approach detailed in this photography guide. In addition to the inspiration of the...
Amherst Media, 2016. — 128 p. — ISBN: 1608959899. Location portraiture offers many advantages. The backgrounds are varied, the surroundings can tell a story about the client, and the setting can help tell the subject’s story. Working on location presents unique challenges, however. Often, the photographer is working in an unfamiliar place in which the lighting is not ideal for...
Ebook, 2015. — 110 p. The word photography is a combination of two Greek words like photo and graph. Photo means light and the graph means drawing. It is a rare ability that a person may possess to capture the world. The person should know the use of camera and arrangement of light to click images. The photography is all about drawing images with light. Without lighting, the...
Ebook, 2015. — 110 p. The word photography is a combination of two Greek words like photo and graph. Photo means light and the graph means drawing. It is a rare ability that a person may possess to capture the world. The person should know the use of camera and arrangement of light to click images. The photography is all about drawing images with light. Without lighting, the...
Wiley, 2011. — 259 p. How do you master the art of lighting your photographs? Go beyond the basics, go beyond the "rules," and get creative with the help of renowned photographer Harold Davis. In this book, Harold shows you how to break the boundaries of conventional wisdom and create unique, lively, and beautifully lit photographs. Packed with tips and tricks as well as...
EBook, 2010. — 42 p. Below the Horizon was written by a photographer whose commercial work includes some of the finest resort properties in the world. Dave Delnea’s ability to see and capture the mood present in light at the edges of day has garnered him exceptional clients and produced incredible images. His secret is no secret at all: simply understand and capture the light...
Amherst Media, 2013. — 93 p. Emphasizing the usefulness of ambient lighting, this guidebook gives unlimited access to the methods used by professionals. Starting with a discussion of the advantages and challenges of working with natural light, the text then explores the positive impact it can have on a photographer’s creativity and how to deal with the compromises that using...
Amherst Media, 2013. — 133 p. Emphasizing the usefulness of ambient lighting, this guidebook gives unlimited access to the methods used by professionals. Starting with a discussion of the advantages and challenges of working with natural light, the text then explores the positive impact it can have on a photographer’s creativity and how to deal with the compromises that using...
Amherst Media, Inc., 2011. — 193 p. Language: English Features of digital photography with one flash. Filled with tips for producing paramount effects using a single flash, this guide shows amateur and professional photographers how to lighten their gear load and free up their budget. With an in-depth look at equipment and special features, this manual covers essential topics...
Amherst Media, Inc., 2011. — 128 p. — ISBN: 1608952509 , ISBN13: 9781608952502. Language: English Filled with tips for producing paramount effects using a single flash, this guide shows amateur and professional photographers how to lighten their gear load and free up their budget. With an in-depth look at equipment and special features, this manual covers essential topics such...
Amherst Media, 2010. - 128 p. ISBN: 1608952304. Language: English Photographers of all experience levels can now avoid time-consuming postproduction image editing with the multiflash techniques provided in this guide. Packed with information, the manual shows photographers how to select a quality new or used flash and how to mount and use up to five flashes to sculpt and define...
Amherst Media, Inc., 2010. - 129 p. Language: English Professionals and advanced-level amateurs seeking to push the envelope and enhance the creativity of their shots are shown how to add mood and manipulate color in their images with this guide. Using a technique known as off-camera flash, digital photographers discover how to alter a viewer’s perception through the use of...
Amherst Media, 2012. — 122 p. — ISBN: 978-1-60895-237-3. Arguing that photography should be about more than gear, shooting modes, and computer programs, this book highlights methods for creating artistic photographs in the moment a picture is taken, rather than later in the editing process. In stark contrast to the “fix everything in post production” approach dominating modern...
Amphoto Books, 2012. — 224 p. — (BetterPhoto Series). Learn how light can breathe new life into your photos. Do you take too many snapshots and not enough “wow” shots? If so, you may be spending more time thinking about your subjects than thinking about the light. In The BetterPhoto Guide to Light, veteran photography instructors Jim Miotke and Kerry Drager help amateur...
Amphoto Books, 2012. — 224 p. — (BetterPhoto Series). Learn how light can breathe new life into your photos. Do you take too many snapshots and not enough “wow” shots? If so, you may be spending more time thinking about your subjects than thinking about the light. In The BetterPhoto Guide to Light, veteran photography instructors Jim Miotke and Kerry Drager help amateur...
Focal Press, 2012. — 192 p. Shooting with any kind of flash - whether it's a simple light on your camera, a remotely-triggered unit, or a complete studio setup - completely changes the photographic experience. No longer do you simply need to be aware of light; now you need to know how to shape it to your own ends. The Flash Photography Field Guide, small enough to be taken on...
Focal Press, 2012. — 192 p. Shooting with any kind of flash - whether it's a simple light on your camera, a remotely-triggered unit, or a complete studio setup - completely changes the photographic experience. No longer do you simply need to be aware of light; now you need to know how to shape it to your own ends. The Flash Photography Field Guide, small enough to be taken on...
Amherst Media, 2013. — 144 p. From magazine ads to web applications, this instructive handbook details the ever-expanding area of product photography and discusses the unique skills required to be successful. Beginning with the basics for creating professional-looking shots, the qualities of light and the rendering of color and texture are covered while the tools to be used for...
Amherst Media, 2013. — 156 p. From magazine ads to web applications, this instructive handbook details the ever-expanding area of product photography and discusses the unique skills required to be successful. Beginning with the basics for creating professional-looking shots, the qualities of light and the rendering of color and texture are covered while the tools to be used for...
Amherst Media, Inc., 2011. - 129 p. Language: English Focusing exclusively on light modifiers and making the most of the least equipment, this in-depth handbook is ideal for use by the beginner and advanced amateurs who wish to take their photography to the next level. Including diagrams and lighting set scenes to facilitate learning and adapting technique, step-by-step...
2nd Edition. — C.T. Branford, 1954. — 238 p. This second edition of FLASH is presented to further inspire the full use of electronic flash lighting. During the next fifteen years the flash system will undoubtedly grow into its full stature, since it is the ideal method from a technical standpoint because of the short flash duration, the accurately controlled timing, and the...
Rocky Nook, 2018. — 389 p. Learning to work with light is an important milestone in every photographer’s career, and the ability to craft light to fit your vision for an image is a skill that cannot be overrated. Most often, that crafting of light is spoken of in terms of the quality and quantity of light. But there is an important, third component of light that heavily...
Rocky Nook, 2017. — 280 p. — ISBN: 978-1-68198-226-7. In Studio Anywhere 2: Hard Light, photographer and author Nick Fancher builds on the success of his previous book (Studio Anywhere: A Photographer’s Guide to Shooting in Unconventional Locations) as he continues to offer candid, practical, and valuable lessons on how to create successful and fresh photographs armed with only...
Rocky Nook, 2017. — 224 p. In the book photographer and author Nick Fancher builds on the success of his previous book (Studio Anywhere: A Photographer’s Guide to Shooting in Unconventional Locations) as he continues to offer candid, practical, and valuable lessons on how to create successful and fresh photographs armed with only minimal gear, a resourceful mind, and a creative...
Amherst Media, 2011. — 126 p. — ISBN: 978-1608952984. Offering a streamlined approach to creating studio-quality images, from backdrops to lighting, Joe Farace instructs photographers on selecting the gear that provides the most value and requires only minimal storage space. Emphasizing portability and ease, Farace also provides techniques for using small flash units to create...
Amphoto, 1976. — 304 p. Andreas Feininger was one of the great photo writers of the 1970's and likely other periods since he produced a large number of books. This book is so all-inclusive on the subject that it takes a while to read but it is worth it since, as he puts it, he gives away many of the secrets that other photo writers browse over. He is very much a thinking artist...
Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2011. — 372 p. Improve your lighting technique to produce better quality photographs. Digital Photography Lighting For Dummies features the tools, concepts, and steps you need to give your subjects a high-quality look and feel. Everyone from advanced beginners to aspiring professional photographers will improve their understanding of lighting basics as...
Focal Press, 2014. — 256 p. In almost all photography it’s the quality of light that makes or breaks the shot. For professional photographers, chasing the light, waiting for it, sometimes helping it, and finally capturing it is a constant preoccupation ? and for some an obsession. Drawing on four decades of doing just this, Michael Freeman takes a simple but practical approach...
3rd edition. — Focal Press, 2006. — 248 p. — ISBN: 0-240-52013-0. Digital Photography in Available Light is an inspirational guide as well as a structured learning tool for mastering the essential techniques. Learn how to choose the most appropriate digital camera for your workflow, manage your image files and process images using camera RAW. Try key capture techniques...
Charles River Media, 2000. — 482 p. — ISBN: 1584500387 The majority of computer graphics books are either too general or too application-specific. The field of 3-D computer graphics possesses tremendous depth, and any aspect of it is worthy of a focused career. In large studios, artists concentrate on just one phase of production, be it modeling, texturing, animation, or...
Ilex Press, 2011. — 144 p. Fashion photography has always called for the maximum creative variety, with a constant pressure for photographers to produce fresh, exciting work with complicated, considered lighting and location design. Whether you're starting out or have many years of experience, this book is an accessible and varied way to explore the genre and pick up new ideas....
Focal Press, 2017. — 300 p. Maximizing the power of your camera’s flash is difficult enough in a studio set-up, but outdoors literally presents a whole new world of challenges. John Gerlach and Barbara Eddy have taken the most asked about subject from their renowned photography workshops and turned it into this guidebook that is sure to inspire your next outdoor shoot, while...
Focal Press, 2017. — 300 p. Maximizing the power of your camera’s flash is difficult enough in a studio set-up, but outdoors literally presents a whole new world of challenges. John Gerlach and Barbara Eddy have taken the most asked about subject from their renowned photography workshops and turned it into this guidebook that is sure to inspire your next outdoor shoot, while...
Focal Press, 2017. — 300 p. Maximizing the power of your camera’s flash is difficult enough in a studio set-up, but outdoors literally presents a whole new world of challenges. John Gerlach and Barbara Eddy have taken the most asked about subject from their renowned photography workshops and turned it into this guidebook that is sure to inspire your next outdoor shoot, while...
Amherst Media, 2011. — 128 p. — ISBN: 1608952320 this guide shows you how to make the best decisions regarding the technical and artistic aspects of lighting. And how to use this knowledge to create great photos. Encouraging photographers to take a subject-oriented approach to lighting, this manual shows it is possible to make better decisions about both the technical and...
3rd Edition. — Focal Press, 2005. — 317 p. A mix of theory and practical applications, Placing Shadows covers the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments for the best possible effect. For the student, advanced amateur, and pros trying to enhance the look of their productions, this book examines the fundamentals and is also a solid reference for tips...
Rocky Nook, 2014. — 298 p. Make a big impression with small flashes! In this book, Tilo Gockel shows you how to make magic by mastering the use of light. You will learn how to use speedlights to create amazing photographs in any lighting situation. Tilo uses 40 lighting workshops to teach his methods for producing impressive flash shots in portrait, fashion, macro, food, still...
Rocky Nook, 2015. — 230 p. Amazing images are possible with just one flash! Today’s speedlights may be small but they are mighty…that is, if you know how to use them. In this book, flash photography pro Tilo Gockel teaches the secrets to capturing beautifully lit images using just one flash! The first section of the book provides a crash course in flash photography covering...
Rocky Nook, 2015. — 230 p. Amazing images are possible with just one flash! Today’s speedlights may be small but they are mighty…that is, if you know how to use them. In this book, flash photography pro Tilo Gockel teaches the secrets to capturing beautifully lit images using just one flash! The first section of the book provides a crash course in flash photography covering...
Rocky Nook, 2014. — 304 p. Make a big impression with small flashes! In this book, Tilo Gockel shows you how to make magic by mastering the use of light. You will learn how to use speedlights to create amazing photographs in any lighting situation. Tilo uses 40 lighting workshops to teach his methods for producing impressive flash shots in portrait, fashion, macro, food, still...
Amphoto, 1975. — 104 p. — (A Modern Photoguide) If you've ever had to pass up a one-in-amillion shot for lack of a flashbulb, you understand the true meaning of frustration. Electronic flash is an increasingly popular solution to the problem: You can fire it thousands of times before replacement parts are needed, and it eliminates the problems of carrying, changing, and...
Amherst Media, 2010. — 128 p. Illustrating various lighting techniques employed by professional photographers, this unique guidebook demonstrates how to create more visually complex effects. Each chapter explains the concept of a different lighting method, sets up the shot step–by–step, and reveals the easily obtained, yet sophisticated, results. Common problems and solutions...
Ammonite Press, 2013. — 192 p. ISBN10: 1907708758 ISBN13: 978-1907708756 One of the most over-used, yet misunderstood pieces of photographic equipment is the flash unit in its many forms. While a flash unit – either built in to the camera or a separate device – offers the advantage of adding light to your images, its biggest disadvantage is the complex nature of the flash,...
Prentice Hall, 1979. — 274 p. This book is primarily for intermediate students in photography, people who already have a good idea of what photography is all about and are ready for the next step. However, there is an abundance of material that will be of interest to both beginners and advanced workers. The text examines the nature of visual perception from the photographic...
Peachpit Press, 2016. — 520 p. Mastering Nikon Speedlights is the most comprehensive guide available for anyone using or wanting to learn more about the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). Starting with an exploration of how to work with light, the book teaches you everything you need to know about understanding the direction and intensity of light, using light meters and...
Peachpit Press, 2016. — 416 p. Mastering Nikon Speedlights is the most comprehensive guide available for anyone using or wanting to learn more about the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). Starting with an exploration of how to work with light, the book teaches you everything you need to know about understanding the direction and intensity of light, using light meters and...
Crowood Press, 2015. — 353 p. Good lighting is fundamental to creating great images. This book provides a roadmap for producing creative images with a flashgun. It introduces lighting principles, and advises on more complex lighting sets and situations. Practical instruction and advice throughout apply the principles, and explain how photographs are taken and stunning results...
Crowood Press, 2015. — 192 p. Good lighting is fundamental to creating great images. This book provides a roadmap for producing creative images with a flashgun. It introduces lighting principles, and advises on more complex lighting sets and situations. Practical instruction and advice throughout apply the principles, and explain how photographs are taken and stunning results...
Ebook, 2013. — 19 p. Welcome to this course on Making Use of Light, aimed at describing the crucial role of light in photography, and at showing you how to make the best use of it.
Crowood Press, 2013. — 262 p. — ISBN: 978-1-84797-563-8. Clear, practical advice on how to get creative with and achieve the best from studio lighting Readers will fully understand how to light a subject and compose a great photograph with this guide's explanations and demonstrations of basic and advanced techniques. It covers both lighting and camera techniques, and explains...
Crowood Press, 2013. — 160 p. Clear, practical advice on how to get creative with and achieve the best from studio lighting. Readers will fully understand how to light a subject and compose a great photograph with this guide's explanations and demonstrations of basic and advanced techniques. It covers both lighting and camera techniques, and explains the ideas behind them. It...
Amherst Media, 2017. — 272 p. — ISBN: 978-1-68203-089-9. Headshots — images that include the subject’s head and shoulders — are big business for photographers. These types of images are needed by individuals from all walks of life — from business tycoons to actors and models. While most clients who book portrait sessions want images that document a moment in time, special...
Amherst Media, 2016. — 192 p. Most photographers shoot in abundant sunlight. The problem is, full sun creates harsh, unflattering shadows that undermine images. Working in low light — in early morning or at twilight or when Mother Nature cues the clouds or fans in the fog — can help photographers produce stand-out images. Photographers will learn to analyze light and determine...
Focal Press, 2011. - 200 p. Have you ever wondered if you need to use a flash in sunlight? What the best lighting is for a macro shot? How long your exposure should be in low lighting? If you have, this book is for you! Lighting affects composition, focus, exposure decisions, and pretty much everything about taking a picture. Further, the mood of the photograph is totally...
Focal Press, 2011. — 215 p. Lighting affects composition, focus, exposure decisions, and pretty much everything about taking a picture. Further, the mood of the photograph is totally dependent on the lighting - and can make or break the image. It is also one of the hardest things for a budding photographer to grasp. The existing lighting books tend to require expensive...
Amherst Media, Inc., 2008. - 128 p. Language: English With tips for creating natural, hassle-free lighting, this reference shows photographers how to abandon complex lighting scenarios in favor of more straightforward, uncomplicated ones. Photographers will learn the advantages of simpler lighting — such as saving money by avoiding excessive equipment purchases and maintenance...
Amherst Media, Inc. 2006. — 129 p. — ISBN: 1-58428-168-5 Bill Hurter explains the characteristics of light — both natural and artificial — in this in-depth guide. Fully exploring color balance, exposure, and light ratios, the handbook expands on skills learned in the studio to explain how to harness the beauty of less predictable lighting situations, like those shot outdoors or...
2nd edition. — Amherst Media, Inc., 2007. — 128 p. — ISBN: 1584282177 Language: English Bill Hurter explains the characteristics of light — both natural and artificial — in this in-depth guide. Fully exploring color balance, exposure, and light ratios, the handbook expands on skills learned in the studio to explain how to harness the beauty of less predictable lighting...
2nd Edition. — CMP Books, 2004. — 269 p. Enhance the visual quality of your motion pictures and digital videos with a solid understanding of lighting fundamentals. This complete course in digital video lighting begins with how the human eye and the camera process light and color, progresses through the basics of equipment and setups, and finishes with practical lessons on how...
Amphoto, 1979. — 204 p. This outstanding and comprehensive guide to the many problems of and approaches to photographic lighting is an ideal introduction to this complex subject. Profusely illustrated and documented, this book will be of considerable and permanent interest to beginning amateurs and experienced professionals alike. Written in an informal and readable style, the...
Stephens, 1979. — 204 p. — (PSL guide scenes). This outstanding and fully detailed guide to the many problems of and approaches to photographic lighting is an ideal introduction to this complex subject. Profusely illustrated and documented, this book will be of considerable and permanent interest to beginning amateurs and experienced professionals alike. Written in an informal...
Dover Publications, 2014. — 144 p. Intermediate and advanced art students receive a broad vocabulary of effects with this in-depth study of light. The guide offers detailed descriptions that start with the basics — the direction of light, reflections, and shadows — and advance to studies of light in natural and manipulated situations. Examinations of subtler light effects...
Amphoto Books, 2012. — 194 p. Aspiring photographers are always looking for that edge, that fresh point of view to add drama to their images. Photographer Joey L. found his vision early, drawing critical acclaim as a brilliant commercial photographer with a distinctive technical expertise for lighting. In Photographing Shadow and Light, Joey lifts the curtain on his dramatic,...
Amphoto Books, 2012. — 176 p. Aspiring photographers are always looking for that edge, that fresh point of view to add drama to their images. Photographer Joey L. found his vision early, drawing critical acclaim as a brilliant commercial photographer with a distinctive technical expertise for lighting. In Photographing Shadow and Light, Joey lifts the curtain on his dramatic,...
Focal Press, Elsevier, Oxford, 2009. — 214 p. — ISBN 978-0-240-81207-6. The authors of the book consider various options for photography using flash and additional light sources. Illustrations, examples, and various lighting schemes are provided. Introduction One Light TTL Flash TTL Electronic Flash: Definition TTL Exposure System TTL Flash and Exposure: A Primer TTL Flash and...
Focal Press, 2009. - 225 p. Canon Speedlites and Nikon Speedlights are small, off-camera flashguns that can provide big results - if you know how to use them properly. Acclaimed Boston photographers Lou Jones, Bob Keenan and Steve Ostrowski guide you through the technical and creative aspects of how to get the most out of these powerful tools in this indispensable guide, packed...
Amphoto, 1979. — 212 p. Lighting is the most difficult technical problem in photography. It can also be the most challenging and the most exciting. Whether the photographer wishes to use his craft as a form of documentation, as a personal language, as entertainment, or as art. the control of light is an essential technique to be learned. This book is a new approach to the...
Eastman Kodak Co., 1959. — 68 p. — (Kodak Professional Data Books). Explains the manipulation of lights, particularly as it applies to the professional photography of small objects that might be- encountered in the day-to-day routine of commercial work. Basic studio problems rather than individual solutions to unique lighting situations are discussed. Glassware, shiny metal and...
Amherst Media, 2011. — 127 p. — ISBN: 978-1-60895-254-0. Presenting strategies to assist photographers in bringing out the beauty in their subjects, this manual shows how the previously unique lighting techniques required within diverse areas of photography have evolved and condensed into a combined skill set. Presented in a portfolio style and using images from real sessions...
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011. — 322 p. — ISBN: 978-1-1180-3510-8. Some of the questions photographers most commonly ask Kevin during his many workshops are about how to achieve proper lighting in their studios and while shooting on location. Ever the seeker of answers for photographers, and as a lover of lighting himself, Kevin proceeded to create and document 101 different...
Focal Press, 2005. — 232 p. — ISBN10: 0240806328, ISBN13: 978-0240806327. The major function of photography is to capture a picture from what is in front of you. Whether a picture of the family pet or advertising spread, the acquisition of the scene is the first step in the digital image process. Digital Photographic Capture takes that first step and it breaks it down in detail...
Ebook, 2015. — 57 p. The start of this book is made incredible by putting an immersive history of photography lighting. In the very first chapter o this book, you will find how the pre-historic people with passion of photography used the lights. Within the same chapter you will find the innovators of photography lighting and will find how this technical world is developing new...
Ebook, 2015. — 57 p. The start of this book is made incredible by putting an immersive history of photography lighting. In the very first chapter o this book, you will find how the pre-historic people with passion of photography used the lights. Within the same chapter you will find the innovators of photography lighting and will find how this technical world is developing new...
Ebook, 2015. — 57 p. The start of this book is made incredible by putting an immersive history of photography lighting. In the very first chapter o this book, you will find how the pre-historic people with passion of photography used the lights. Within the same chapter you will find the innovators of photography lighting and will find how this technical world is developing new...
Rocky Nook, 2016. — 216 p. Gerd Ludwig, a National Geographic veteran known for his powerful photo essays, is one of the leading documentary photographers of our time. As a photographer focusing on diverse cultural and environmental stories, Ludwig is often confronted with a wide range of low-light situations — from classic street photography to portraiture, from scenes in...
Rocky Nook, 2016. — 119 p. Gerd Ludwig, a National Geographic veteran known for his powerful photo essays, is one of the leading documentary photographers of our time. As a photographer focusing on diverse cultural and environmental stories, Ludwig is often confronted with a wide range of low-light situations — from classic street photography to portraiture, from scenes in...
Amherst Media, Inc., 2009. - 129 p. Language: English Emphasizing how to work with natural light rather than using supplementary lighting to create an artificial environment, photographers can use these simple techniques to mold existing light into the desired quality and shape. All situations are discussed, including overcast and sunny days, backlighting and flare, window...
Amherst Media, Inc., 2005. - 128 p. Language: English Teaching beginner photographers how to create good, flattering light, this book discusses topics such as proper equipment, developing an eye for form, and positioning equipment to maximize the appeal of a subject. As studio photographers face a host of lighting challenges not often encountered outdoors-from lighting...
Allworth Press, 2003. — 174 p. — ISBN: 1-58115-256-6. For aspiring photographers ready to transform their work from average to expert, here is the "bible" to lighting any subject and space effectively. In specific but nontechnical terms, Photographic Lighting Simplified explains how to take light sources — from outdoor bright sunlight to indoor household lighting — and recreate...
Course Technology, 2009. — 252 p. Artificial Lighting for Photography clearly explains the use of artificial lighting of all types through a rich combination of detailed diagrams, visual examples, and practical instruction. Written for beginning photographers, the book introduces and explains the basic concepts of lighting techniques and the relevant equipment and hardware...
EBook, 2011. - 32 p. The first step to becoming a better nature photographer is to understand light. This eBook will help new photographers learn how to make the most of any type of light. Discover the 8 types of natural light and learn techniques you can use to increase the quality and dramatic effect of your images.
Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2011. - 307 p. Language: English One of the most important aspects of photography is lighting, but getting the lighting right is tricky. When should you use flash? Are a camera’s automatic settings dependable? Should you use reflectors or diffusers and where do you place them? This handy, portable reference will show you when, where, and how to create...
New Riders, 2009. - 321 p. After spending more than thirty years behind the lens — working forNational Geographic,Time,Life, andSports Illustrated — Joe McNally knows about light. He knows how to talk about it, shape it, color it, control it, and direct it. Most importantly, he knows how to create it...using small hot shoe flashes. InThe Hot Shoe Diaries, Joe brings you behind...
1st Edition. — New Riders, 2008. — 269 p. Picture this. You meet one of the world's great photographers in a bar. He has a stack of pictures with him from his portfolio. As you go through the pictures, he talks about them, about the people in the photographs, and how he made each of them. About a third of the way through you realize that when he talks about the technical...
Rocky Nook, 2011. — 224 p. Light Art Performance Photography (LAPP) is a unique form of art that was invented and developed by the authors of this book. It is one of the first forms of art using light as the medium to gain widespread attention. Unlike other types of light painting, LAPP does not just involve illuminating existing objects; it also requires the photographer to...
Hastings House, 1975. — 156 p. Why on earth should we bother with the complications and expense of special lighting systems, when the camera works with the light already available? If light is needed, why not set up sufficiently powerful lamps near the camera, and flood the scene with light? Where's the problem? The answers to these questions, are what this book is all about!...
Amherst Media, 2014. — 129 p. 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 amateur photographer, this guide explains the...
Amherst Media, Inc., 2007. - 129 p. Language: English From lighting glass objects to photographing models indoors and out, this handbook demonstrates how to effectively use and manipulate light using a variety of traditional and unconventional lighting equipment. Written for both the professional and the serious amateur photographer, this guide explains the different types of...
Camera craft publishing company, 1935. — 120 p. Photography is a very closely integrated process. For this reason it is impossible completely to isolate for consideration any single aspect of it; for this aspect will shortly reveal itself as conditioned by and inseparable from other aspects. Consequently, on the subject of Exposure, this book somewhat overlaps ground previously...
Franzis Verlag, 2017. — 289 S. — ISBN: 978-3-645-20518-4. Soll man nicht lieber auf den Blitz verzichten und stattdessen mit ISO auf Anschlag fotografieren? Ja und nein! In diesem Buch lernen Sie zunächst wichtige Begriffe und Funktionen der Blitztechnik kennen und praktisch einzusetzen: das Blitzen mit kurzer und langer Verschlusszeit, die Verschlusssynchronisation auf den 2....
Rocky Nook, 2022. — 400 p. — ISBN: 978-1-68198-929-7. Whether you’re photographing a bottle of wine or a painting, a pair of shoes, or a piece of jewelry, successful product photography first requires a thorough knowledge of light. You need to fully understand how light works — angles, reflectance, quantity, quality, shadows, and more — as well as how it interacts with the...
Rocky Nook, 2010. — 432 p. Automatic flash technology has revolutionized photography. Originally seen as just a way of illuminating dark scenes with portable light, flash is used today for many creative functions, including supplementing daylight and designing complex scenes lit by multiple light sources. Creating striking or natural-looking images using flash photography can...
Rocky Nook, Inc., 2010. - 432 p. Language: English Digital cameras and flash technology have revolutionized photography. Originally seen simply as a way of illuminating dark scenes with portable light, flash today is used for a host of creative functions, including supplementing daylight and designing complex scenes lit by multiple light sources. Digital cameras with their...
2nd Edition. — Rocky Nook, 2016. — 431 p. In this updated, second edition of the authoritative, bestselling Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography, photographer NK Guy brings the book fully up to date, with coverage of all the newest Canon gear that has hit the market since the first edition published in 2010. This includes coverage of the radio-enabled Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT...
2nd Edition. — Rocky Nook, 2016. — 431 p. In this updated, second edition of the authoritative, bestselling Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography, photographer NK Guy brings the book fully up to date, with coverage of all the newest Canon gear that has hit the market since the first edition published in 2010. This includes coverage of the radio-enabled Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT...
2nd Edition. — Rocky Nook, 2016. — 431 p. In this updated, second edition of the authoritative, bestselling Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography, photographer NK Guy brings the book fully up to date, with coverage of all the newest Canon gear that has hit the market since the first edition published in 2010. This includes coverage of the radio-enabled Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT...
3rd Edition. — David & Charles, 2008. — 161 p. — (Photography Essentials). "Waiting for the Light" is a breathtaking visual celebration of photographer David Noton's work to date, including some of the world's finest landscape photography. It offers a long-awaited exploration of David's images, showcasing the very best from his extensive global portfolio, with photographs from...
3rd Edition. — David & Charles, 2008. — 161 p. — (Photography Essentials). Waiting for the Light is a breathtaking visual celebration of photographer David Noton's work to date, including some of the world's finest landscape photography. It offers a long-awaited exploration of David's images, showcasing the very best from his extensive global portfolio, with photographs from...
Focal Press, 1971. — 216 p. Walter Nurnberg's Lighting for Photography is one of the very few true and living classics of photographic literature. First published in 1940, the English edition has been reprinted seventeen times. Translated editions have appeared in many other languages. The methods developed in it have been universally adopted in schools of photography all over...
2014. — 129 p. — ISBN: 1608957179. Everything we see is lit by one source or another. The questions are: what and how? That is what this book is designed to teach you. Through Rosanne Olson’s tried-and-true course on lighting principles for photography, video, and art in general, you will discover how the angles and heights of your light sources affect your pictures. You will...
2009. — 85 p. This eBook has been written as a step-by-step guide to accelerate your nocturnal photography. Whether you are interested in night photography or exploring the world of landscape light painting This eBook has over 80 p. that cover: Night Photography Equipment and basic knowledge for night photography. Understanding and overcoming the challenges of night...
Amherst Media, Inc., 2009. - 129 p. Language: English Detailed discussions and eye catching, dynamic images show photographers how to masterfully create beautifully illuminated models in this professional. informative resource. With an endless array of looks for all types of models such as nude. athletic. advertising. hand. leg. and plus size this manual is packed with...
New Riders, 2011. - 273 p. Language: English Light. It’s the most transformative tool at any photographer’s disposal. Whether the lens is turned to people, wildlife, or landscape, the creative use of light is often the difference between a snapshot and a powerful photograph. In Chasing the Light: Improving Your Photography with Available Light, renowned photographer, writer,...
Amphoto Books, 2011. — 160 p. This guide to on- and off-camera flash picks up where Understanding Exposure leaves off, helping free photographers from the limitations of 'auto'; to get the images they want when natural light isn't enough. For the many amateur photographers afraid to venture past natural lighting, here is the book that will finally help them explore the exciting...
Quavondo Photography, LLC, 2012. - 231 p. At its core, this is an easy-to-use technical handbook with lighting set-ups and simple tips you can implement right now to improve your lighting. Each chapter focuses on a type of lighting (e.g. one-strobe, two-strobe, camera flash, hot lights). At its heart, this book and its images are meant to inspire you, with a candid look into...
EBook, 2014. — 82 p. Product Description for Book How to Set Up Photography Lighting for a Home Studio This book descriptively details subjects related to a basic photo studio setup in the comfort of your home. It is geared for beginner users wanting to learn more. It contains information about how to use continuous studio lighting, how to use strobe lighting photography, as...
Ebook, 2012. — 9 p. This is a very concise guide on external flash photography. The book is barely 9 p. long and it gets straight to the point. From using flash indoors to using bounced flash, it covers all the important areas. It has dedicated sections on explaining the use of flash outdoors and how to achieve great results, all in an easy to understand language.
Chilton, 1959. — 122 p. – (Modern Camera Guide Series). Light, whether daylight or artificial, is the photographer's medium, as pigment is the painter's medium. The creative use of light in photography is an art, and therefore cannot be learned entirely by rule. However, methods and techniques of using light in order to obtain a defined result can be explained and illustrated,...
Amherst Media Inc., 2011. - 128 p. By simplifying the process of designing effective strobe-lighting setups for portraits, architecture, still-life images, and more, this thorough guide gives photographers the opportunity to be creative and dramatic in their choice of lighting techniques. to help photographers avoid being intimidated and overwhelmed by strobe lighting, this...
Amherst Media, 2013.— 208 p. — ISBN: 978-1-60895-528-2. Detailing the many uses of the most important component of any photograph — light — this handbook shows readers how to infuse a still frame with emotion, action, and other storytelling qualities that define great photography. Professional photographer Barry Staver explores techniques for designing effective lighting setups...
Amherst Media, 2011. — 160 p. By emphasizing basic principles of good lighting and how to apply them, this informative guide shows advanced amateur photographers and professionals how to improve their photographic skills. After explaining different types of light, flash basics, and the benefits of on- and off-camera lighting techniques, it discusses how to use this information...
Petersen Pub., 1980. — 164 p. — (Petersen's photographic library). Available light makes it possible for any photographer to shoot first-rate pictures, even if without a studio, strobes or other lighting gear Available light always exists, It's available to everyone and it is free You don't need a lot of fancy equipment to shoot nice pictures all you need is a camera, some...
Amphoto Books, 2010. — 255 p. An indispensable lighting reference you’ll refer to again and again. Photography is all about light, yet light remains one of the most confusing and intimidating topics for amateur photographers. The Photographer’s Lighting Toolbox is a complete introduction to lighting principles, gear, and techniques, including: the basics of exposure: metering,...
Amphoto Books, 2010. — 255 p. An indispensable lighting reference you’ll refer to again and again. Photography is all about light, yet light remains one of the most confusing and intimidating topics for amateur photographers. The Photographer’s Lighting Toolbox is a complete introduction to lighting principles, gear, and techniques, including: the basics of exposure: metering,...
Elsevier Inc., 2009. — 503 p. Stoppees' Guide to Photography & Light takes the reader from photo basics through choosing the right lens, monitor color calibration, lighting and lighting controls in a variety of situations and more. This book is a comprehensive guide to studio and location photography, truly one of the best books of its kind. This compendium of professional...
Ebook, 2013. — 63 p. The ever popular online lessons on lighting in photography, Lighting 101, can be downloaded as a single file for a handy reference. It will teach you everything about lighting – lighting equipment, artificial lighting, balancing it with natural light, lighting patterns and many more tricks. If you are looking for an in-depth primer on lighting, Lighting 101...
Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2007. — 226 p. — ISBN: 0470045272. Use every amazing option your Nikon CLS offers. Light is the essence of photography. The Nikon Creative Lighting System lets you create the same lighting patterns with a portable, detached, wireless system that professionals achieve using cumbersome and expensive studio equipment. This practical guide is like having an...
Amphoto, 1980. — 172 p. Most photographers are faced at some time or other with the need to bypass an otherwise good photographic opportunity because of insufficient available light and the lack of auxiliary light sources. However, modern high-speed films and fast lenses make it possible to take photographs under almost any low - light situation. The techniques and knowledge...
Amherst Media, 2008. — 128 p. 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 easily portable and versatile equipment for...
Amherst Media, Inc., 2008, — 128 p. Quality: Excellent. Language: English All good photographers eventually come to the con-clusion that the quality of light is one of the single most important secrets of great photography. Great landscapes depend on the combination of unique points of view and interesting natural light. Compelling portraits depend on lighting that reveals the...
Amherst Media, Inc., 2009. — 128 p. — ISBN: 1584282509. Photographers learn how to create amazing photography with this simple, basic, money-saving approach to working in the studio. While exploring available lighting and equipment, this reference tackles the concerns of studio photographers regarding too much gear, not enough space, and a strict budget and offers alternative...
Amherst Media, 2010. - 129 p. 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 and the interplay between advances in capture and...
Rocky Nook, 2016. — 340 p. Roberto Valenzuela is a photographer and educator who has a talent for identifying areas where photographers regularly hit roadblocks and a passion for developing clear and concise systems that allow photographers to break through those barriers and become better, more confident practitioners of their craft. His two previous books, Picture Perfect...
Rocky Nook, 2016. — 433 p. Roberto Valenzuela is a photographer and educator who has a talent for identifying areas where photographers regularly hit roadblocks and a passion for developing clear and concise systems that allow photographers to break through those barriers and become better, more confident practitioners of their craft. His two previous books, Picture Perfect...
Amherst Media, 2013. — 157 p. Providing readers with a study of learning how to turn poorly lit images into finely crafted, masterfully lit photographs, this guidebook instills photographers with the self-confidence to think on their feet and photograph any portrait subject anywhere. Acclaimed photographer Neil van Niekirk presents seven distinctly different lighting scenarios...
Amherst Media, 2011. — 129 p. Rather than focusing on the gear needed to use off-camera flash, this specialized resource hones in on the techniques needed — addressing photographers’ most common questions and providing practical examples of off-camera flash used on real assignments. Seeking to address the various challenges of off-camera lighting, professional photographers and...
Amherst Media, Inc, 2009. — 128 p. With this guidebook, photographers learn how to create stunning, professional images while avoiding the common pitfalls of using an on-camera flash. Techniques for using simple accessories such as bounce cards and diffusers, as well as how to improve a lighting scenario by enhancing it rather than overwhelming it, show photographers how to...
Amherst Media, Inc, 2009. — 128 p. Quality: Excellent. Language: Eng. All photographers know that flash is so, well...com-plex, artificial, and downright un-arty, right? Avail-able light rules! (Or does it? What do you do when the existing light is garbage?) In professional photography, the facts are often quite a bit different than what people say. There can be a significant...
Ilex Press, 2016. — 224 p. Lighting People is an art every photographer - and every photography student - must master, and this single volume is both a complete course and the most useful reference book you can find.
Ilex Press, 2016. — 224 p. Lighting People is an art every photographer - and every photography student - must master, and this single volume is both a complete course and the most useful reference book you can find.
Ebook, 2013. — 16 p. "Using flash units on-, or off-camera is something everyone seems to be interested in. The reason is that with a little understanding, it’s pretty easy to get professional-level results with the kind of flash units that were designed to slip into the hot shoe on your camera. As a matter of fact, you can get the look of real studio portraiture with your...
Ebook, 2010. — 20 p. We’ve all gone through situations where bad light played a spoilsport in our photography trip, or so we thought. You don’t have to worry about it any longer because Darwin Wiggett, in this eBook, gives you plenty of tips and techniques that you can learn to create great photos in bad outdoor light. Light will no longer be your excuse for bad photos.
North Light Books, 1991. — 148 p. The book cover indicates "it is an excellent resource if you have trouble capturing the mood and the beauty of light in your paintings. The author shows you how to see light, add drama, life, and energy to every painting subject." Among the specific topics you can learn with this book, are tone and light, color and light, shadows and reflected...
Amherst Media, 2013. — 160 p. 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 available light and exposure, providing...
Amherst Media, 2012. — 205 p. Debunking the common misconception that a flash is only necessary in low-light situations, this guidebook provides professional instruction on how to properly direct and shape light in order to marshal mood, shape, texture, and color to make photographs more dynamic and visually interesting. Beginning with an introduction to the basic...
Amherst Media, 2012. — 205 p. Debunking the common misconception that a flash is only necessary in low-light situations, this guidebook provides professional instruction on how to properly direct and shape light in order to marshal mood, shape, texture, and color to make photographs more dynamic and visually interesting. Beginning with an introduction to the basic...
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