50 Lighting Setups for Portrait Photographers: Easy-to-Follow Lighting Designs and Diagrams (Paperback)
“A fascinating and enjoyable read. It’s an excellent ready reference you’ll come back to.” —PhotographyVoice.com
Product DescriptionThis 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.
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March 31st, 2009 at 19:37
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Putting light on the subject
When you read a book for the first time, you often get a sense of the personality of the author. I mention that immediately, because the author of 50 Lighting Setups, Steven…
March 31st, 2009 at 19:37
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it ok
its ok…the book is informative but the pics are so outdated..i duno i was looking for more
March 31st, 2009 at 19:37
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A Great Photography Book!
50 Lighting Setups for Portrait Photographers is an excellent read for anyone interested in photography.
March 31st, 2009 at 19:37
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Back to basics
I worked for 30 years as an architectural photographer and avoided most studio work instead shooting on location with natural lighting to document my clients projects.
March 31st, 2009 at 19:37
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Lighting for Photographers
There is no one else that I believe is better suited to write about photography and lighting than Steven Begleiter.
March 31st, 2009 at 19:37
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An easy to understand informative guide to great portraits
Steven Begleiters 50 Lighting Setups for Portrait Photographers is entertaining,informative,and easy to understand.
March 31st, 2009 at 19:37
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Clear with great stories “from the trenches”
I am not a professional photographer, but I am a serious amateur and have been looking for a guide to improve the quality of my shots.