Professional Portrait Lighting: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers

by Michelle Perkins

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781584284079
Publisher:	Amherst Media, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/01/2006
Series:	Pro Photo Workshop
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	126
File size:	27 MB
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About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

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

"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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