Photographers will learn from a master the impact and beauty that can be created through the precision creation of high key portraits. In photography, the word key is used to describe the overall tonal range in which the photograph is created—including the background, subject, props, and clothing. If the tones are very light, the image is called “high key.“ Because photographers often neglect to consider the impact of creating images in a controlled key, many portraits fall short of their potential. This book provides helpful guidelines for selecting the best lighting equipment and light modifiers for efficiently creating high key portraits, as well as detailing techniques needed to select the perfect clothes and props for a high key portrait.
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Norman Phillips is a master photographer who is the recipient of more than 150 awards, including the Accolade of Outstanding Photographic Excellence in Recognition of Contribution to the Industry. He lives in Highland Park, Illinois.
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As a proven do-it-yourselfer, I can recommend reading this material for understanding light ratios used in high key lighting. Over the years I stumbled with this and never figured it out on my own. I managed to achieve a style by accident but I never did find the right combination for glowing white portrait lighting. Now I have read just some of the first portion of this book and find it so very worth my money to have this explained to me I look forward to reading the rest and testing more.
I have learned portrait technique from some great professional photographers and I never uncovered this info until reading this book. My equipment is professional, my comfort with my skill level is moderate/intermediate but I am producing professional looking work with knowledge like this. Thanks to Norman.
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This book gets a high recommendation from me. You will read this book and often say to yourself, "aw-ah". Lighting Techniques for High Key Portrait Photography is for those of you who are just starting out and those of you who have been at it a while and just can't quite achieve the results you are looking for. It's easy to read, easy to understand, offers great diagrams and wonderful examples. It will definitely help you take the guess work out of studio photography...aw-ah!!
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This give all the info you need to get perfect High Key images. It gives all the light setup, type of backgrounds to use, model placement, and f/stop measurement. There are lot's of photo examples. Very well written.
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HIGH KEY IS THE TERM USED TO DESCRIBE PHOTOGRAPHS with white or bright backgrounds, and usually with bright lighting situations that render subjects in a light tone similar to that of the background. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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HIGH KEY IS THE TERM USED TO DESCRIBE PHOTOGRAPHS with white or bright backgrounds, and usually with bright lighting situations that render subjects in a light tone similar to that of the background. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Portrait Photography: How and Why by Mary Allen in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Creative Lighting Techniques for Studio Photographers by Dave Montizambert in Back Matter
- Professional Secrets of Wedding Photography by Douglas Allen Box in Back Matter
- Studio Portrait Photography of Children and Babies by Marilyn Sholin in Back Matter
- How to Operate a Successful Photo Portrait Studio by John Giolas in Back Matter
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- The Best of Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from the Pros by Bill Hurter in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Portrait Photographer's Handbook by Bill Hurter on page 12, and Back Matter
- Creative Lighting Techniques for Studio Photographers by Dave Montizambert in Back Matter
- Professional Techniques for Pet and Animal Photography by Debrah H. Muska in Back Matter
- Group Portrait Photography Handbook by Bill Hurter in Back Matter
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