Secrets of Lighting on Location: A Photographer's Guide to Professional Lighting Techniques

by Bob Krist

In "Secrets of Lighting on Location," professional photographer Bob Krist explains how to overcome the challenges that shooting outside the studio poses. Utilizing stunning images from assignments that took him all over the globe, from Maine to Malaysia, Krist shows how to transform any location with light. He discusses shooting in natural and artificial light; working with single and multiple flash units; handling various light sources; and using such light-manipulation accessories as filters, diffusers, and umbrellas. Detailed lighting diagrams are included to clarify these essential techniques. A gallery of lighting problems and solutions showcases international pros Ken Haas, Ian Lloyd, Chuck O'Rear, Jim Richardson, Bob Sacha, and Jeff Smith.

Genres: Photography

144 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1996