Presenting the tools needed to create and control photographic lighting with either digital capture or film, this book shows how to perfect lighting in the studio as well as on location. The tips in this resource cover the principles and rules of lighting that are not confined to any single pursuit, thus giving photographers an understanding of the rudiments of light and lighting, rather than a series of limited solutions that work only in certain situations. In addition to sample images, the book includes numerous diagrams and detailed captions that explain why and when particular lighting methods are chosen, as well as how they are executed. A technical book with an in-depth exploration of lighting, this resource will assist any photographer in understanding varying light conditions in both the studio and the natural world.
Dr. Glenn Rand has taught since 1966. In these years he has taught and administered in public education, community colleges and universities. Since 2001 he has taught in the graduate program at Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, California. In conjunction with these academic roles and consulting he has developed and reorganized several curricula for fine art photography, commercial photography, digital imaging and allied curricula. DR. Rand was recognized for his contributions to photographic education with the 2009 PIEA Excellence in Education Award.
He received his Bachelor and Master of Arts from Purdue University with a Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati centering on the Psychology of educational spaces with post-doctoral research as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Michigan.
Photographs by Glenn Rand are in thirty public museums collections in the United States, Europe and Japan and has exhibit widely. He has also had his photographs published as editorial, illustration and advertising.
He has published and lectured extensively about photography and digital imaging ranging from commercial aesthetics to the technical fine points lighting. Glenn has authored eight books including "Teaching Photography" (2006), "Film and Digital Techniques for Zone System Photography" (2008), "Lighting for Photography"(2008) and contributes regularly to various periodicals. He is a contributing editor for Rangefinder Magazine.
His consultant clients have included the Eastman Kodak Company, Ford Motor Company, Photo Marketing Association International, the Ministry of Education of Finland as well as many other businesses and several colleges.
