Lighting Photo Workshop

A rigorous practical guide to photographic lighting techniques, complete with hands-on assignments Offering digital photographers a complete course in photographic lighting, this book covers everything from using flash systems and studio lights to working outdoors in bright or low-light conditions. Full-color examples show how the right lighting can enhance color, improve contrast, and open the door to new creative possibilities.

A rigorous practical guide to photographic lighting techniquescomplete with hands-on assignmentsOffering digital photographers a complete course in photographiclighting, this book covers everything from using flash systems andstudio lights to working outdoors in bright or low-lightconditions. Full-color examples show how the right lighting canenhance color, improve contrast, and open the door to new creativepossibilities.

Chapter 1: Elements of Light.Understanding the Three Elements of Exposure.Dealing with Color Temperature.Setting White Balance.Using Contrast to Create Mood.Working with the Quality of Light.Chapter 2: Understanding Your Equipment's Role inLighting.Compact Digital Cameras.Digital SLR Cameras.In-Camera Metering.On-Camera Flash.Studio Lighting and Accessories.Chapter 3: Working with Outdoor Natural Light.Learning to Use the Meter.Sunrise and Sunset.Making Great Images with Overcast Lighting.Chapter 4: Working with Interior Light.Setting Your Exposure Inside.Seeing the Contrast Indoors.Working with Window Light.Incandescent Light.Fluorescent Light.Chapter 5: Lighting for Portraits and People.Shooting Great Outdoor Portraits.Finding the Best Light.Creating Better Light.Candids, Kids, and Environmental Photography.Working with Groups.Chapter 6: Action, Sorts, Motion, Blur.It is All About the Shutter.Stopping Motion.Slow Down to Show Motion.Long Exposures to Show Motion.Water and Nature.Panning.Using Flash to Capture the Movement.Chapter 7: Lighting Scenarios in LandscapePhotography.Lighting Terminology.Timing Your Landscape Exposures.Working with Overcast Light.Using Filters to Enhance Your Shot.Shooting Landscapes in Fog.Chapter 8: Dealing with Change: Travel and AdventurePhotography.Traveling Light: What to Take.Shooting Street Photography.Museums, Churches, and Other Indoor Destination.Considering the Weather Conditions.Preparing for Extremes.Chapter 9: Still Life and Macro Lighting.Capturing Great Light in Your Everyday Life.Principles of Design.Lighting for Close-Up and Macro Photography.Taking Product Photos.Chapter 10: Mastering Night and Low LightPhotography.Your Best Friend, the Tripod.Capturing Skylines.Taking Photos at Dusk.Creating Soft, Moody Light with Low Light.Capturing the Motion of Lights.Long Exposures for Celebrations.Glossary.Index.