Designed for professional photographers who are already well versed in the basics of lighting, this book will take their lighting to the next level, adding the flair and refinement that can turn professional images into world-class photos. Each chapter explores a different master photographer, with a thorough analysis of signature techniques, a look at the creation of his or her top images, and a discussion of past photographs that presented lighting challenges. A virtual master class, this book presents the teachings of nearly two dozen photographers for a fraction of the price of a single photography seminar.
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"Wonderful resource for creative tips on achieving fantastic lighting." —Shutterbug
"Top photographers share tips on how to use light to create dynamic portraits. Each chapter offers an analysis of his or her signature techniques." —PCPhoto
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Michelle Perkins is a professional writer, photographer, and digital photo retoucher. She is a technical editor for Rangefinder magazine and has also written for PC Photo. She is the author of numerous digital imaging books, including Beginner's Guide to Adobe Photoshop Elements, Color Correction and Enhancement with Adobe Photoshop, Digital Camera Tricks and Special Effects 101, and Traditional Photographic Techniques with Adobe Photoshop. She lives in Buffalo, NY.
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Michelle Perkins is a writer, a photographer, and a digital imaging specialist. She is a technical editor for Rangefinder, a regular contributor to After Capture, and has written for PC Photo. She is the author of numerous photography books, including Professional Portrait Lighting and Professional Portrait Posing, and is the coauthor of The Illustrated Dictionary of Photography. She lives in Buffalo, New York.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Professional Portrait Lighting: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers (Pro Photo Workshop) (Paperback)
Another typical lighting book with plenty of promo shots and not enough substance. I counted less than 15 lighting diagrams in the entire 125 page book. Of course there are some great images mostly of hollywood-type models, but not many of the average person. It seems that the photographers that participated in this book handed in their very best images with brief explanations if any on how they did it. I was looking for more of an insructional handbook than this, more of a roll-up your sleeves, how-to book that gets you to think. Oh well it seems most books on lighting follow this model. if you want a coffee-table book with beautiful pictures, then this book is for you otherwise I would look somewhere else.
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I always refer to customer evaluations before deciding to buy a book and this is no different. Honestly, I have never been disappointed so far! This is a great book for all portrait photographers. It gives us a good overview of the techniques of the different masters considered to be the best there is. This is a good book! It should have been titled an overview of marter portrait photographer's techniques....grab one and you will never be disappointed!
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Good insight, causes you to think more about the properties of light,
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This book helped me to take a closer look at the properties of light. It also showed that natural lighting and even a single light source are sufficient in many cases for portrait lighting. The illustrations of the lighting techniques and setup was also informative. Maybe I need to spend another billion dollars for lighting equipment, but then again, maybe I don't. Another observation - shadows are important; I don't have to show detail in every part of every portrait I shoot. My only complaint: there is not enough time in the world to perfect the lighting styles and techniques outlined in this book.
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- The Art and Techniques of Business Portrait Photography by Andre Amyot on page 24, and Index
- Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers by Christopher Grey on page 88, and Back Matter
- Lighting Techniques for Fashion and Glamour Photography by Stephen A. Dantzig in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Garage Glamour: Digital Nude and Beauty Photography Made Simple by Rolando Gomez on page 33
- Outdoor and Location Portrait Photography by Jeff Smith on page 14
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