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Learning to Light
 
by
Roger Hicks

Learning to Light

3.56 of 5 stars 3.56  ·  rating details  ·  16 ratings  ·  3 reviews
Amateurs who assume that artificial light is too technical and expensive for their use will quickly dispel that thought.

The equipment for each effect is shown, followed by setups, a discussion on how to measure and modify light by using reflectors and diffusers, then how to mix flash and available light. Concluding chapters focus on still lifes, portraits, nudes, and inter

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Hardcover, 160 pages
Published September 1st 1998 by Collins & Brown
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Mark

This book felt a little light on substance. I was hoping for more detailed information about lighting but instead had one page explanations of a topic with a couple photo supports. I did not find the book useful.
Babak
An average introduction book. Mostly on film-based photography. A bit outdated when it comes to equipment.
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