Location Lighting Handbook for Portrait Photographers
Location Lighting Handbook for Portrait Photographers

Author: Stephanie Zettl

Publisher: Amherst Media

Published: 2013-08-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 160895594X

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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 information on the quality and characteristics of light and the necessary tools and techniques for measuring them. The guide then focuses on portable lighting solutions that a single photographer can useÑwith minimal or no assistanceÑto customize the given light, from on-camera flashes and monolights with battery packs to umbrellas, soft boxes, and LED video lights. Numerous examples of difficult lighting situations are offered, as well as the progression of different light sources usedÑboth correctly and incorrectlyÑto capture the final photograph.

Jeff Smith's Lighting for Outdoor & Location Portrait Photography
Jeff Smith's Lighting for Outdoor & Location Portrait Photography

Author: Jeff Smith

Publisher: Amherst Media

Published: 2007-06-01

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1608951618

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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 equipment and a discussion on the essential tools for a shoot, this guide walks photographers through the creation of dozens of location images—from casual headshots to full-length, formally posed portraits. With strategies for meeting lighting challenges found outside of the studio—from evaluating existing light to modifying or supplementing light as needed—this book will help photographers shoot confidently by developing a plan for creating professional-quality location portraits.

The Portrait Photographer's Lighting Style Guide
The Portrait Photographer's Lighting Style Guide

Author: Peter Travers

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780817400057

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Todays most popular portrait styles are broken down with lighting diagrams and exposure information, as well as the story behind the shot, to create an indispensable reference for anyone interested in making more up to date, professional style portraits.

Direction & Quality of Light
Direction & Quality of Light

Author: Neil van Niekerk

Publisher: Amherst Media

Published: 2013-03-04

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1608955710

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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—available light, exposure metering, a touch of flash, bounced on-camera flash, off-camera flash, video light, and hard sunlight—to show readers how to manipulate the direction and quality of light, the subject’s and photographer’s position, and numerous other variables so as to turn a bad image into a stunning, professional-level portrait. Packed with dozens of instructional, full-color photos, this work also features 10 sample photo sessions, allowing readers the opportunity to see the seven lighting scenarios put to practice.

Portrait Photographer's Handbook
Portrait Photographer's Handbook

Author: Bill Hurter

Publisher: Portrait Photographer's Handbo

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781584282075

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Textbook-style photography handbook that covers all aspects of portraiture with images worthy of a coffee table book.

Location Lighting Handbook for Portrait Photographers
Location Lighting Handbook for Portrait Photographers

Author: Stephanie Zettl

Publisher: Amherst Media

Published: 2015-10-01

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1608955966

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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 information on the quality and characteristics of light and the necessary tools and techniques for measuring them. The guide then focuses on portable lighting solutions that a single photographer can use—with minimal or no assistance—to customize the given light, from on-camera flashes and monolights with battery packs to umbrellas, soft boxes, and LED video lights. Numerous examples of difficult lighting situations are offered, as well as the progression of different light sources used—both correctly and incorrectly—to capture the final photograph.

Location Lighting Handbook for Portrait Photographers
Location Lighting Handbook for Portrait Photographers

Author: Stephanie Zettl

Publisher: Amherst Media

Published: 2015-10-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1608955958

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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 information on the quality and characteristics of light and the necessary tools and techniques for measuring them. The guide then focuses on portable lighting solutions that a single photographer can use—with minimal or no assistance—to customize the given light, from on-camera flashes and monolights with battery packs to umbrellas, soft boxes, and LED video lights. Numerous examples of difficult lighting situations are offered, as well as the progression of different light sources used—both correctly and incorrectly—to capture the final photograph.

Portrait Photography
Portrait Photography

Author: Mark Cleghorn

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9781579905484

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All great portraits, whether they are taken on film or digitally, depend on the photographer's ability to use light and pose the subject. Learn the essential techniques of these two important elements and you'll produce remarkable images every time. Book jacket.

Group Portrait Photography Handbook
Group Portrait Photography Handbook

Author: Bill Hurter

Publisher: Amherst Media

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9781584281597

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Of all the portrait specialities, photographing group portraits is particularly demanding. How do they pose? How can everyone be kept in sharp focus and create an interesting composition? Bill Hurter, editor of Rangefinder magazine, provides a detailed study of what makes group portraiture work. Illustrated with images from over 40 top portrait photographers, this book teaches the techniques anyone can rely on to yield top-quality results.

50 Lighting Setups for Portrait Photographers
50 Lighting Setups for Portrait Photographers

Author: Steven H Begleiter

Publisher: Amherst Media

Published: 2014-12-26

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1608954889

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This cookbook-style guide to portrait lighting contains all the ingredients necessary for a successful photo shoot. With 60 two-page spreads highlighting the techniques used to create stunning portraits alongside the portraits themselves, aspiring photographers will have a clear sense of both the "how" and the "why" of good lighting. Difficult questions such as How can I downplay a double chin and dark shadows under the eyes? and How can I produce a soft, romantic feel in a woman's portrait? Are addressed and resolved in this no-nonsense guide to good lighting.