Go behind the scenes and learn the strategies the pros use to light their masterworks with the Amherst Media Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers. On the wedding day, you have just a few minutes to perfectly capture critical moments-from the walk down the aisle, to the exchange of rings, to the first dance. This book shows you the surefire techniques the industry's best use to capture every can't-miss moment. Including award-wining images from over fifty contributors, this book will both educate and inspire.
About The Author: Bill Hurter is the editor of Rangefinder magazine, a monthly publication for professional photographers. He is the former editor of Petersen's PhotoGraphic magazine and a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography, from which he holds a BFA in professional photography and an honorary Masters of Science degree. He has been involved in professional photography for more than twenty-five years.
Features:
Understanding the behavior of light
Selecting the right lights and lighting accessories for the job
Portrait lighting techniques for creating flattering images your clients will love
Tips for indoor lighting, with techniques for using it as is or supplementing it for enhanced control
Creating flawless outdoor portraits-even when you have to work in less-than-ideal situations
Lighting individual subjects and groups
Capturing every important moment, from the ceremony preparations to the reception