Photographic Lighting

Photographic Lighting
Author: John Child
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2005
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0240519647

Annotation "Photographic Lighting: Essential Skills offers a solid grounding in the principles of lighting techniques, as well as TTL, lighting ratios and hand-held metering techniques, to enable you to become proficient at shooting in any environment, achieve creative style and master this vital skill for competent photography."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Digital Photography in Available Light: Essential Skills

Digital Photography in Available Light: Essential Skills
Author: Mark Galer
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2006-04-04
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1136105654

This comprehensive guide teaches all the digital skills the amateur or student photographer will need when photographing on location, written in a practical no nonsense and entertaining style

Essential Elements of Portrait Photography

Essential Elements of Portrait Photography
Author: Bill Israelson
Publisher: Amherst Media
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2014-12-16
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1608957519

Most photographers love photographing people—but they will also readily admit that there are a lot of challenges to making great portraits. In this book, professional portrait photographer Bill Israelson explores the skills that lie at the heart of a successful approach to portrait photography. First, he helps you set your overall objectives for the image and your depiction of the subject, which will determine the equipment you’ll need. Then, he lays out a simple six-step process designed to help you achieve your objectives(from location selection through lighting and posing) and create a great-looking portrait of any subject in any situation. Delving further into the process, he presents individual chapters dedicated to meeting the unique challenges of creating portraits outdoors, in the studio, and at indoor locations. Concluding with tips for editing your images, Israelson charts a simple course to more appealing, more flattering portraits!

The Essential Lighting Manual for Digital and Film Photographers

The Essential Lighting Manual for Digital and Film Photographers
Author: Chris Weston
Publisher: Rotovision
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2004
Genre: Photography
ISBN:

Provides tips to Americans who are considering traveling in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Includes information on: weather, health, visas and other entry requirements, currency and customs regulations, shopping for antiques, and United States wildlife regulations. Also lists the addresses of foreign embassies in the United States and United States Embassies and Consulates abroad. Information is current as of June 1995.

Lighting for Photographers

Lighting for Photographers
Author: Joseph Lavine
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2019-08-13
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1351166638

Lighting is one of the most important aspects of any photograph. The best images create dimension and drama, which goes beyond formulas and lighting recipes. In Lighting for Photographers: An Introductory Guide to Professional Photography, commercial photographers and instructors Joe Lavine and Brad Bartholomew offer a unique philosophy of lighting, starting with an understanding of the characteristics of lighting to build great shots. Including interviews from professional photographers and illustrated with over 200 images, this book introduces basic photographic concepts and equipment needs, and takes the reader from the lighting process through to starting a successful career in photography both in the studio and on location. Readers will learn a comprehensive approach to lighting including what light does, composition, experimentation, practical tools and techniques, equipment, metering and histograms, and how to launch and grow their career. With downloadable instructor resources featuring discussion questions and quizzes, this fully updated edition is ideal for introductory level photography and lighting courses as well as the amateur photographer looking to apply the appropriate lighting to realize their conceptual and aesthetic goals.

150 Projects to Strengthen Your Photography Skills

150 Projects to Strengthen Your Photography Skills
Author: John Easterby
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2010
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780764144707

Presents techniques, exercises, and projects to improve skills, and discusses equipment and methods needed for editing and presentation.

Lighting

Lighting
Author: David Präkel
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020-09-09
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1000211134

Understanding light is fundamental to good photography. How any image is lit will change how the viewer sees and interprets the content. The second edition of Lighting teaches the theory and background of how light works, the different types of light and the rules it obeys. The book gives guidance on how to measure, control and use light for the best photographic exposure. With new images and case studies, this edition encourages a bolder and more innovative approach to the use of light in photography.

Creative Lighting

Creative Lighting
Author: Harold Davis
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2011-09-14
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1118084012

How to make digital photography lighting more creative—and less challenging! 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 stunning examples of the author’s creativity, this book will both inform and inspire you to create your own lighting style. Teaches you when and how to control the light in your photographs Reviews the basic “rules” of digital photography lighting and shows you how to break the rules to create your own uniquely lit images Helps you start building a lighting style of your own Includes stunning examples of the author’s photography and lighting techniques Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned digital photographer, you'll find ideas and techniques to spark your creativity.

Photoshop CS4 Essential Skills

Photoshop CS4 Essential Skills
Author: Mark Galer
Publisher: Focal Press
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2009
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780240521244

Written by two recognized Adobe Photoshop Ambassadors, this book-and-DVD package cuts through the complexities of Photoshop to deliver essential, clear guidance on how to get the best results. Fully updated with the latest CS4 features, it also contains vital information on how to optimize users' photography and digital imaging workflow.