Existing Light Techniques for Wedding and Portrait Photography [Paperback]

Bill Hurter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2008

Packed with stunning images from more than 40 of the world’s most acclaimed wedding and portrait photographers, this book shows how to put together a lightweight, low-cost, and highly portable lighting kit that allows photographers to make quick work of creating perfect lighting in any location. Responding to a preference in the market for more natural, spontaneous-looking images, the guide explains how to achieve professional-quality lighting in parks, churches, schools, and other locations—all with lightweight, highly portable strobes, reflectors, scrims, and more.

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About the Author

Bill Hurter is a former news photographer who covered numerous sporting events and political scenes, including the Watergate hearings. He is the editor of Rangefinder magazine and the author of more than a dozen instructional books for professional photographers, including The Best of Wedding Photography, Group Photography Handbook, and The Portrait Photographer's Guide to Posing. He lives in West Covina, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc. (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584282282
• ISBN-13: 978-1584282280
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #402,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, April 26, 2008

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This is a great crash course on available lighting. Bill does not bore the reader with superfluous information but gives you very practical, up to date, information on how to maximize the use of ambient light. Lots of images and example that clarify application.

He is able to make complex concept into easily understood one. But most of all, he helps you understand lighting concepts in a way you can apply them right away.

I highly recommend it to any beginning photographer as well as a great quick reference for seasoned photographers.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book. Great content., April 30, 2008

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Dawn Johns "DAWN" (USA) - See all my reviews
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Another easy reading book by Bill Hurter delves into the anatomy of light and the factors that affect it. Tools such as reflectors, flashes and strobes and their part in controlling light are discussed. Along with various lighting environments, techniques for using equipment and existing light to obtain images that are natural in appearance are also covered in detail. This book arms the reader with the knowledge to make the most out of every scene.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I wish this book followed the subject of the title., September 30, 2008

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A. Hay (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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The title of this book lead me to believe it was about existing light wedding photography. However, it is full of information about studio lighting and non-wedding portraiture. Definitely not what I was expecting!