50 Lighting Setups for Portrait Photographers

Download or read book 50 Lighting Setups for Portrait Photographers written by Steven H Begleiter and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2014-12-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 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.