50 Lighting Setups for Portrait Photographers: Easy-To-Follow Lighting Designs and Diagrams

by Steven H. Begleiter

This cookbook-style guide to portrait lighting contains all the ingredients necessary for a successful photo shoot. With 60 two-page spreads highlighting the techniques used to create stunning portraits alongside the portraits themselves, aspiring photographers will have a clear sense of both the "how" and the "why" of good lighting. Difficult questions such as How can I downplay a double chin and dark shadows under the eyes? and How can I produce a soft, romantic feel in a woman's portrait? Are addressed and resolved in this no-nonsense guide to good lighting.

Genres: Photography

126 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Steven H. Begleiter is a noted American photographer and author, born in Cleveland, Ohio. He has published six books on or about photography (Begleiter Books) His first photography book, Fathers and Sons, Abbeville Press 1989, was a commercial and critical success launching career as a much sought out portrait photographer.
Leaving Cleveland is his seventh book and first book of fiction.
He currently resides in Denver, Colorado and is an adjunct professor of photography at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. He has also taught at the University of Pennsylvania School of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and the Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, Montana.
He earned his degree in Photojournalism from Kent State University.
His photography has been published internationally and his artwork is collected and exhibited in galleries.
To learn more, go to: www.begleiter.com and to learn more about his book Leaving Cleveland subscribe to his blog at Leaving Cleveland Blog

Reviews

[Greg Jurak]

Great book on studio lighting.

Perfect choice for photographers just starting to use studio equipment and lighting. Simple diagrams and tip on how to get the best shot.