Shooting in Sh*tty Light The Top Ten Worst Photography Lighting Situations and How to Conquer Them

by Adler, Lindsay; Valind, Erik

• ISBN13: 9780321862693
• ISBN10: 0321862694
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-10-04
• Publisher: Peachpit Pr

Summary

Sometimes photographers have to shoot in less than ideal lighting situations. Maybe the wedding is mid-day in the middle of a field, or perhaps the event is in a florescent-lit room. These scenarios can be particularly intimidating for beginning photographers who don't know how to handle the many undesirable lighting situations they may encounter. This book will cover the top ten worst lighting situations and provide a variety of solutions for each. Author and professional photographer Lindsay Adler explains which solutions are most practical and why one solution might be preferable over another, examining such problems as extremely low lighting when no flash is allowed, strong backlight, and the light on an overcast day. Unlike other books that focus on natural light or lighting in general, this book addresses a very real need of beginning photographers, answering the question, "What do I do when the lighting is terrible?" Adler uses humor and candor to show how to resolve challenging lighting situations by creating shade, adjusting shutter speed, moving the subject, reenacting a scene, and more.

Author Biography

Lindsay Adler is a portrait and fashion photographer based in New York City. Her fashion editorials have been featured in dozens of publications internationally and her images have appeared in advertising campaigns and billboards throughout the country. An author of three books, you can find her as a platform speaker at events like WPPI, Photo Plus, Imaging USA, Photoshop World, and online at creativeLIVE, Kelby Training, and many more. Learn more about Lindsay at lindsayadlerphotography.com.

Erik Valind is a commercial lifestyle and portrait photographer, born and raised on the Florida beaches. Airy and energetic lifestyle imagery defines the style and vision of this Westcott-endorsed Top Pro Photographer. Inspired by the form, activity and diversity of people, Erik has lent his expertise to shape the public image of numerous national brands and campaigns. Erik shares his visual approach, techniques and passion for photography internationally at major photo events, as an author, and online as a Kelby Training instructor.

Table of Contents

Introduction
chapter one  Direct Sunlight
chapter two  Direct Sunlight, No Shade in Sight
chapter three  Fluorescent Light
chapter four  Mixed Color Temperatures
chapter five  Shooting at Night
chapter six  Extremely Low Light, No Flash Allowed
chapter seven  Low Light with Flash
chapter eight  Dappled Light, High Contrast
chapter nine  Strong Backlight
chapter ten  Overcast Day
appendix a  Glossary
appendix b  Equipment
Index