Synopses & Reviews
Time-tested lighting strategies that will improve the quality of a portrait are detailed in this book and DVD package for beginning photographers. Terminology used by industry pros is explained, the equipment needed to create professional results is outlined, and the unique role that each element of the lighting setup plays in the studio is explored. Photographers learn how color, direction, form, and contrast affect the final portrait through the concise text, photo examples, and lighting diagrams. Enabling photographers to easily achieve traditional lighting styles that have been the basis of good portraiture since the advent of the art, this book and accompanying DVD is the perfect resource for anyone looking to elevate the quality of their images.
About the Author
Christopher Grey, a three-time winner of the Nikon Certificate of Excellence, is the author of numerous photography books, including Christopher Grey's Advanced Lighting Techniques; Christopher Grey's Lighting Techniques for Beauty and Glamour Photography; Christopher Grey's Posing, Composition, and Cropping; Christopher Grey's Studio Lighting Techniques for Photography; Christopher Grey's Vintage Lighting; Creative Techniques for Nude Photography; and Photographers Guide to Polaroid Transfer. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.