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 Understanding
and Controlling Strobe LightingBy simplifying the process of designing effective strobe-lighting setups for portraits, architecture, still-life images, and more, this thorough guide gives photographers the opportunity to be creative and dramatic in their choice of lighting techniques. In order to help photographers avoid being intimidated and overwhelmed by strobe lighting, this book lays out a process and lists the tools needed to control this light source. Topics such as obtaining the right exposure, determining the correct camera settings, creating one-light images, and achieving a balance between multiple light sources are covered, as is Ansel Adams’ theory of previsualization. Exploring the quality, quantity, value, versatility, and ease of use of a variety of modifiers, this indispensable handbook includes helpful hints as to how to photograph specific subjects. It also explains the tools that will produce the best results, from standard lighting equipment to unique light sources such as laptops, flashlights, and slide projectors. Usually £24.99 Special Offer £15.00 |
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Florens' Guide to Photographing WeddingsWith fashion-inspired images and discussions on the techniques used to create them, this sensational handbook guides both serious amateurs and professional photographers through the rigors of running a successful wedding-photography business. Couples today allocate larger portions of their wedding budgets toward saving the memories of their day on film, and breaking into this business as a photographer can seem like a daunting task, but this manual helps photographers navigate the entire process. From acquiring the fundamental tools of the trade and scouting out shots to album design and postproduction tasks such as image editing, enlargement, mounting, and closing the sale, this guide offers the inspiration needed to grow profits, earn recognition, and continue to develop as an artist. Usually £24.99 Special Offer £15.00 |
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Grey's Lighting Techniques for Beauty and Glamour
Incorporating several categories of beauty photography—maternity, fitness, boudoir, Maxim style, Goth glamour, and fetish glamour—this guide describes the artistic and technical nuances of each genre while teaching posing and compositional techniques. Explaining how to choose popular lights and modifiers, the guide helps novice and professional photographers create stunning portraits with mood and personality that highlight the most desirable aspects of the subject. A series of case studies from portrait sessions and detailed diagrams for recreating the shots are also included. Usually £24.99 Special Offer £15.00 |
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Flash Photography Photographers of all experience levels can now avoid time-consuming postproduction image editing with the multiflash techniques provided in this guide. Packed with information, the manual shows photographers how to select a quality new or used flash and how to mount and use up to five flashes to sculpt and define every aspect of an image. Also included is a discussion on perspective, lens selection, filter use, and white balance selection as well as information on flash-triggering systems and supporting equipment. A wide assortment of images with captions detailing the methods used to create each look completes this clever guide. Usually £24.99 Special Offer £15.00 |
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Farace's Glamour PhotographyUsing minimal equipment and maximizing opportunities, this informative reference demonstrates how to shoot glamour portraits in any available light situation. Working with both professional models as well as amateurs and using no more equipment than the basics, this guide provides instruction for creating easy-to-build modifiers, addressing a model’s figure and appearance concerns, harnessing natural light, and adapting to any location or backdrop. Beginning and established shutterbugs looking to diversify their work and professional photographers seeking fresh ideas and techniques will find an abundance of information in this guide. Usually £24.99 Special Offer £15.00 |
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Digital Photographer's Guide to Light ModifiersFocusing exclusively on light modifiers and making the most of the least equipment, this in-depth handbook is ideal for use by professional photographers and advanced amateurs. Including diagrams to facilitate learning and adapting technique, step-by-step critiques of several portrait sessions, and an extensive review of tools of manipulation—from barn doors and snoots to gels, umbrellas, and strip boxes—this invaluable tool reveals the precise steps for obtaining dimension and realism in any type of portrait. This resource is a must-have for seasoned photographers looking to discover a treasure trove of fresh, creative lighting Usually £24.99 Special Offer £15.00 |
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Lighting for Digital Photographers- The Basics
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. Usually £24.99 Special Offer £15.00 |
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Guide for Photographing High School SeniorsSenior portrait photography is always in a state of flux. Image concepts that thrilled seniors one year may be out of style the next—and the tools needed to create those images, to present them, and even attract new clients, are changing all the time. As a result, senior portrait photographers who want to stay in the game must know how to create top-quality work at every session—and do it year after year. In this book, the Wackers, whose family photography business is now well into its fourth generation of success, show you how to get to the top and stay there! Usually £24.99 Special Offer £15.00 |
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