Master Lighting Guide for Wedding Photographers [Paperback]

Bill Hurter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2007

Master the demanding lighting needs for weddings of any variety with this comprehensive guide from an industry expert. All the basics are covered, including how to choose and use the right equipment, how to control light and shadow while outdoors, how to utilize ambient room light and natural light, and how to ensure the best color balance for each image. Technical tips from 40 top wedding photographers cover such specifics as producing window-light images and using such tools as scrims, umbrellas, and gobos. With the right lighting know-how, a photographer can capture with ease the candid looks and pure emotions of the wedding party.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A complete, fully comprehensive guide for portrait photographers. Packed with invaluable information."  —Light and Shade

"From basics such as posing and composition, to technical aspects of focusing and lighting, this handbook addresses concerns for both amateur and professional photographers."  —PhotoSource.com

"Hurter's wonderful tips are certain to push your images over the top and away from the ordinary. I highly recommend exploring the benefits of this book for yourself."  —Shutterbug

"A behind-the-scenes look at how the world's finest wedding photographers are using digital to shoot in more creative ways."  —PhotoGRAPHIC

"This book is a must for anyone interested in creating portraits that are both marketable and memorable."  —PhotoStockNotes

"Packed with practical tips and truly dazzling images, this book will inform and inspire."  —Rangefinder

About the Author

Bill Hurter is the editor of Rangefinder magazine and the author of more than 20 books on photography, including The Best of Wedding Photography, Children's Portrait Photography Handbook, Portrait Photographer's Handbook, and Wedding Photographer's Handbook. He lives in West Covina, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc. (December 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584282193
• ISBN-13: 978-1584282198
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #241,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Well.., May 22, 2008

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S. Rodionov (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Lighting Guide for Wedding Photographers (Paperback)

This book is not per say of lighting. Its about shooting weddings. There are only 5 setups with pretty minor discussion. Rest is just either huge fluff on what light is, or on what to shoot at the wedding. Unfortunately, i already have AWESOME book by Glen Johnson, and some experience behind me belt to listen what to shoot (which is not explained very good either, btw, but rather quickish).

Images in book, on other hand are pretty good. Its pity that some of them repeated from other lighting and wedding instructional books. And about 30% of them i wouldnt even consider to hand out to the client, but send straight to the dust bin.

Shooting of groups is pretty much non covered either. And book would get on and on about sort of expensive gear you may want to purchase to light things up.

So i will try to re-read it in a week or two, but so far i have that "you got screwed again" feeling, as a kid, who opens X-mas present, but would get like a tie, instead of cool toy train.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, informative and interesting., February 10, 2008

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Dawn Johns "DAWN" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Lighting Guide for Wedding Photographers (Paperback)

Everything from the essentials to creative lighting is covered in this book. The works of many leading photographers are illustrated as well as technical aspects and tips. A must-have for those seeking superlative wedding images.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lighting Book, March 22, 2008

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Patrick Rice (North Olmsted, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Lighting Guide for Wedding Photographers (Paperback)

Bill Hurter has created another in a long series of wonderful photography books. The book is richly illustrated with images from some of today's premier wedding photographers. Both artificial illumination and the creative use of natural light are explained in great detail. I especially enjoyed the real expressions on the subjects in the photographs. The images did not looked forced. This is an excellent inspirational guide for any wedding photographer.