The Photographer's Guide to Light; A Complete Masterclass

by John Freeman

• ISBN13: 9781843400851
• ISBN10: 1843400855
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-28
• Publisher: Collins & Brown

Summary

This comprehensive guide to using light in photography will enable both amateur and professional photographers to achieve great results in any lighting situation.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
The Essentials
Basic Equipment	p. 14
What is Light?	p. 18
Understanding Colour Temperature	p. 22
Lenses	p. 26
Aperture	p. 30
Shutter	p. 34
Exposure	p. 38
Understanding ISO	p. 42
Daylight	p. 44
Tungsten Light	p. 48
Fluorescent Light	p. 52
Continuous Light	p. 54
Flash	p. 56
Mixed Lighting	p. 60
The Subjects
Daylight Portraits	p. 66
Available Light Portraits	p. 70
Lighting the Body	p. 74
Landscapes	p. 78
The Weather and Light	p. 82
The Time of Day	p. 86
The Time of Year	p. 90
Lighting Interiors	p. 94
Lighting for Exteriors	p. 98
Lighting for Still Lifes	p. 102
Further Techniques
Basic Studio Light	p. 108
Further Studio Light	p. 110
Backlighting	p. 114
Ring Flash	p. 118
Using Fill-in Flash	p. 122
Night Light	p. 126
Using Reflectors	p. 130
Alternative Lighting	p. 134
Stroboscopic Lighting	p. 138
Digital Enhancement	p. 142
High Key	p. 146
Low Key	p. 150
Glossary	p. 154
Index	p. 158
Acknowledgements	p. 160
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