How to Control & Use Photographic Lighting

by David Brooks

David Brooks shows how to make photos better by controlling light. He explains light in photographic terms--its basic aspects, seeing it photographically, controlling it effectively and how it affects film. Then he describes various tungsten and flash light sources, meters and meting techniques, and other helpful tools to improve lighting skills.

This is followed by how-to methods for lighting people with daylight, tungsten or flash sources. Each technique includes drawings and photos of typical setups. He then shows a variety of ways to light inanimate objects, from still-lifes to locations. Special lighting techniques for glassware, shiny and close-up subjects are also detailed.

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction, Reference

158 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987