Mastering Light: Classic Techniques for Expressive Portrait Photography

Description

Portrait lighting is an art form, a lost science. There are not many books for photographer on the market today that simplify portrait lighting. So, how do you master the light for consistent, predictable results, indoors and outdoors? In this guide, award-winning photographer Curley Marshall teaches you the nuts and bolts of portrait lighting. You'll learn to work with natural light, studio lighting sources and the best use of modifiers. You'll discover posing and lighting combinations that will help to slim your subject's face which is the focal point of every portrait, adding depth and dimension to your image. You'll learn how to give the eyes sparkle through proper light placement. You'll also learn the basic lighting setups, a heirloom handed down from generation to generation by portrait artists throughout time including loop lighting, Rembrandt lighting, butterfly lighting, and much more...