Overview
There are many advantages to shooting with natural light; availability, spontaneity, less equiptment and natural effect and an ease in defining shadows and highlights in the subject. Natual light also offers the stimulating challenge of allowing the photographer to work responsively to their surroundings. This guide teaches readers how to control the light that is available and the foundations of photographic lighting. Key concepts of contrast, light ratios, backlighting, compostition and light direction are covered, helping readers mould their individual style. Problem-solving techniques for working with available light Using subtractive lighting to create direction on overcast days Finding locations with studio-quality lighting outdoors or in your home Quick (and cheap!) fixes for working in bright sun Controlling window light for flawless portrait and still-life lighting effects Finding incredible lighting in unusual places Using subject placement to control lighting Projects and self-assignments for putting each technique to work ILLUSTRATIONS 135 colour images
Full Product Details
Author: Don Marr
Publisher: Amherst Media
Imprint: Amherst Media
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.518kg
ISBN: 9781584282556
ISBN 10: 158428255
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 June 2009
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Marr's writing is clear, and exceptionally easy to read. The images he uses throughout the book are beautiful and illustrate his points well. --www.PortlandBookReview.com
The exercises presented for each topic make it easy to follow along using your own lights and subjects. --www.Photo-Seminars.com Offers advice on finding locations with studio-quality lighting outdoors or indoors. --SciTech Book News Marr's writing is clear, and exceptionally easy to read. The images he uses throughout the book are beautiful and illustrate his points well. --www.PortlandBookReview.com
Marr's writing is clear, and exceptionally easy to read. The images he uses throughout the book are beautiful and illustrate his points well. --www.PortlandBookReview.com Offers advice on finding locations with studio-quality lighting outdoors or indoors. --SciTech Book News The exercises presented for each topic make it easy to follow along using your own lights and subjects. --www.Photo-Seminars.com
Author Information
Don Marr is a portrait photographer and a photography instructor. He is the author of ""Beginner's Guide to Photographic Lighting Techniques."" He lives in Portland, Oregon.
