Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers
by Christopher Grey
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Author: Christopher GreyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-04-01
ISBN: 1584281251
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.
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Book Review: The book for lighting in portraiture
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read a number of books of how to light and how to see the light but this book on lighting by Christopher Grey is one of the best books I have read. It is truly a "how to create" and "how to see light" book all rolled up into one package. He discusses every aspect of portraiture lighting but as one reads through the book you can see where some of the "seeing" of the light can be applied to other forms of photography. I am not saying buy this book if you want to learn to see light for landscapes or architecture but some of the points in this book if studied closely may apply to other things than portraiture. As far as portraiture goes it covers a wide range of lighting techniques in an in depth way with illustrations (pictures and diagrams) to match. The techniques can be used as is to create the lighting or modified with your own creativity to produce your own style of lighting. I think the most important thing this book attempts to do is to tell the reader that there is no way way to light. Examine your environment, decide what you need and what you don't need to do to light it in the best way. For some of you who have commented on the Michael Grecco lighting book ... this book is the opposite of that book it appears. It helps to have some knowledge of lighting and cognitive thinking to apply your own methods but it is not a book that is going to have you create a lighting setup that only Bill Gates could afford. There are no so called secrets revealed but just strong, basic and logical techniques for lighting. Not only is it informative but also inspiring because just a quick flip through the book will let you know that Grey attempts to give you various lighting setups for very different looks. Successful hard, soft, broad and short lighting are just the tips of the iceberg with this book. If you ask me and obviously many others who have reviewed this book ... it should be a must buy for any one who is interested in creating and shaping light for not just portraiture (although the subject is truly portraiture). If you buy the book and read it through you will understand why I say the lighting can be used for more than portraiture. In theory, the "seeing of light" expressed thoughout the book ca be used for more than just portraiture if you would light to create and find beautiful light on a subject. To buy Grey or Grecco ... save the money on the Grecco book and buy the Grey book, some foam core, maybe a modifier or two of your choice depending on your style and enjoy your creations.
Summary of Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers
Time-tested lighting strategies that will improve the quality of a portrait are detailed in this book for beginning photographers. Terminology used by industry pros is explained, the equipment needed to create professional results is outlined, and the unique role that each element of the lighting setup plays in the studio is explored. Photographers learn how color, direction, form, and contrast affect the final portrait. The concise text, photo examples, and lighting diagrams enable photographers to easily achieve traditional lighting styles that have been the basis of good portraiture since the advent of the art.How-to Books
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