Produkt Detail

• Overview of essential studio flash kits
• Light shapers, flash and continuous lighting in comparison
• Easy-to-follow lighting diagrams for each photograph

Light and Lighting in People and Portrait Photography

Content:

• theories of light
• different light sources and their features
• advantages and disadvantages of daylight and artificial light
• lighting equipment in your own studio
• exposure metering in practice
• market overview of light systems and light shapers
• lighting study: one motif with different lighting setups
• professional hands-on examples on location and in the studio

Light and lighting are essential for a well taken photograph. This may sound simple, but it’s what the true art of photography is all about. A photographer’s skill in handling the light and getting stunning results is especially important when it comes to people and portrait photography.

Portrait photographer Friedrun Reinhold helps you to find the perfect lighting for your motif. From the basics of light to various aspects of flash and continuous light, this book provides an excellent overview of everything you need to know. Identify and evaluate the right light setting through a detailed study of one motif with different lighting setups. Easy-to-follow mock-ups help you to find the perfect setup for your own sessions.
This book takes you beyond mastering the art of lighting and encourages you to be experimental and creative.

About the author:
Friedrun Reinhold is a German photographer who runs various studios and specializes in people and portrait photography. He is the author of the successful publication ‘Digital People and Portrait Photography’.

ProfiFoto Edition:
The editorial staff of the magazine ProfiFoto, the publisher mitp and professional photographers have combined their experience and know-how to publish a unique series "made for professionals": expert knowledge on how to handle and use digital photographic technologies and image editing software.