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 laws that govern light, breaking the rules down with clear, effective examples. Various light sources are investigated—from simple sunlight to advanced professional and studio systems—as well as the types of lighting units used at different times during the sessions. By adding or modifying one light at a time, a sequence of images shows how the desired effect was achieved, offering photographers step-by-step troubleshooting tips. Concise text paired with photo examples offer any portrait photographer the techniques needed to create perfectly lit images.
Author(s): Stephen Dantzig
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 128
Tags: Библиотека;Досуг;Фотография;Жанры фотосъемки;Портрет;
Contents......Page 4
Foreword......Page 6
Preface......Page 8
Acknowledgments......Page 10
Introduction......Page 12
Key to Lighting Diagrams......Page 13
The Art and Science of Photography......Page 14
I’ll Fix it in Photoshop!......Page 15
ISO Calibration......Page 17
Getting the Correct Exposure In-Camera......Page 18
2. Equipment and Lighting Styles......Page 23
Positioning Your Main Light......Page 24
Side Lighting......Page 25
Rembrandt Lighting......Page 29
Loop Lighting......Page 31
Butterfly Lighting......Page 33
Beyond the Basics: Using Butterfly Lighting to Create Single-Light Fashion Shots......Page 35
Bare Bulbs......Page 36
Spotlights......Page 39
Beauty Dishes......Page 40
Softboxes......Page 41
Small and Medium Stripdomes......Page 42
Halos......Page 44
Extra-Large Softboxes......Page 45
The Relationship Between Distance and Quality of Light......Page 47
Beyond the Basics: The Inverse Square Law and Depth of Light......Page 48
Picking Up the Pace......Page 51
Color Issues......Page 53
4. One-Light Setups......Page 57
Modifying Light with Reflectors......Page 61
Beyond the Basics: Making the Most Out of One Light......Page 65
Light Ratios: Altering Contrast by Moving Your Reflector......Page 69
The Additive Nature of Light......Page 71
Beyond the Basics: Intermediate F-Stop Values......Page 73
Light Ratios......Page 76
Adding Accent Lights......Page 78
Expanding Your Options with Gels......Page 80
Maximizing Your Options with a Starter Studio Kit......Page 81
Using Strobes Outdoors......Page 85
Basic Retouching......Page 99
The Approach......Page 101
Color Correction and Color Conversion......Page 103
Beyond the Basics: Putting It All Together to Create a Corporate Headshot......Page 113
Explore Your Options......Page 118
ICC Profiles......Page 119
Actions......Page 120
Conclusion......Page 121
About the Author......Page 122
Index......Page 123
