The Aspects of Contemporary Photographic Lighting

Chapter One—The Lighting around Us
Color Temperature
How Light Works
The Color of Lighting around Us
Why Don’t We See Color Temperature?
White Balancing
Correcting for Color Temperature
Digital In-Camera Color Correction
Color Correction with Film
Color Correction with Filters
Color Correction Post Camera​
Using Color Casts
Color = Emotion and Mood
Color for Effect
Chapter Two—Professional Lighting Choices
Hot Lights
Tungsten Bulbs
Halogen Lighting
Fluorescent Tube Lighting
Flashes
Dedicated Automatic TTL/Manual Flash
Dedicated Auto TTL Only Flash
Manual Camera Flash
Flash Ratings
Shutter Speed with Flashes
Strobe Lighting
Flashes versus Strobes
Types of Strobes
Power Ratings
Chapter Three—Light Meters
Picking the Right Light Meter
Reflective versus Incident Metering
Spot Meters
Using a Light Meter with Constant Lighting
Using a Light Meter with Flashes and Strobes
Corded or Cordless
Multiple Metering
Chapter Four—The Basics of Studio Lighting
Setting Up the Studio
Lighting Equipment and Accessories
Your Subject and the Background
Your Camera in the Studio
Triggering the Strobes
Sync Speed
ISO and Lens Choices
The One Light Setup
The Main Light
Basic Positioning
Using a Reflector
Softening the Light
Softening Devices
Adding a Fill Light
A Main Light and a Fill Light Setup
Metering
A Three Light Setup
Adding a Third Light
Adjusting the Backlight
Separation Light
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Basic Headshot
Posing Your Subject
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Three-Quarter and Full Body Portrait
Posing Your Subject
Lighting Head to Toe
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—High-Key Lighting
The High-Key Look
Setting up Lights for High-Key
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Low-Key Lighting
Adding Mood with Low-Key Lighting
Setting Up Lights for Low-Key
Camera Settings and Tips
Chapter Five—Advanced Studio Lighting
Adding More Lights
Accent Lights
When It’s Too Much
Adding Color with Light
Using Color
Gels
Mixing Color
Light Shaping
What’s in a Shape?
Blocking Light
Grids
The Snoot
Special Blocking Effects
Lighting Ratios
Using Lighting Ratios
Meter Readings
Using Data to Control Lighting
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Photographing a Simple Object
Picking an Object
Choosing a Lighting Setup
A Separation Light
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Photographing a Clear Glass Bottle
The Challenges with Glass
Lighting off Subject
The Seamless Table
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tips
Chapter Six—On- and Off-Camera Flash
Using a Built-In Flash
Problems with Built-In Flashes
Uses for Built-In Flashes
Using an External Flash on-Camera
Auto Flash
Manual Flash
Flash Exposure Compensation
Controlling the Light
Problems with Direct Flash
Softening the Light
Fill Light
Indirect Fill Light
Bounce Light
Off-Camera Flash Techniques
Getting a Flash to Work off Camera
Flash Bracket
Tripod or Light Stand Mounted Flash
Using Multiple Flashes
Why Multiple Flashes
Making Flashes Work Together
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Environmental Backlit Portrait
Advantages of Backlit Portraits
Typical Examples
Using on Camera Flash
Lens Flare
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—A Group Portrait with Attached Flash
Obstacles with Group Portraits
Typical Examples
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Off-Camera Flash
The Decision to Go off-Camera
Typical Examples
Camera Settings and Tips
Chapter Seven—Taking the Studio on Location
Portable Studio Lighting Options
Using the Studio Lights on Location
Getting All the Lights to Fire
Natural and Artificial Lighting Together
A Mix of Light Sources
Strobes for Accent Lighting
Strobes as Fill Lighting
Color with Mixed Lighting
Painting with Light
What Is Painting with Light?
Having Fun with Light
Highlighting Items
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Night Portraiture
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Getting the Artificial Lighting Correct
Exposing for the Background
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Painting with Light
Two Ways of Working
Light Graffiti
Highlighting with Gels
Camera Settings and Tips
Chapter Eight—Other Professional Lighting Setups
Fluorescent Lighting for Photography
Advantage of Fluorescents
Pro versus DIY Fluorescents
LED Lighting
LED Lighting for Still Photography
The Limitations of LED
Special Effect Lighting
Black Light Effect
Projection
Specialty Lights
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Fluorescent Tube Lighting for Portraits
Using Continuous Lighting
Light Placement
Catch Lights
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Beauty Photography
Portrait versus Beauty
Lens Choices for Beauty
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Mimicking Black Lights
The Look of Black Lights
Faking Black Lights to Fill Light
Camera Settings and Tips
Chapter Nine—Professional Lighting Solutions for Fashion Photography
The Fashion Photography Industry
Varying Styles of Fashion Photography
Finding Your Style
It’s All about the Pose
Planning for Your Shoot
Working with Models
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Classic Fashion
The Style of the Time
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Ring Lighting
The Ring Light Style
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Surrealistic Fashion
Taking Images Further
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Lighting Backward
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Color Gels with Fashion
Adding Color Style
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tips
Chapter Ten—Professional Lighting Solutions for Wedding Photography
Flash versus Strobe for Wedding Photography
Choosing Your Lighting
Benefits to Flash
Benefits to Strobes
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Location Engagement Photos
Finding a Location
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Bride and Groom Photos
The Overlooked Photos
Choosing a Location
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—The Ceremony
Being Prepared for the Ceremony
When Auto Comes in Handy
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tip
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Group Portraits
Working with Groups
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—The Reception
Keeping Track of Important Moments
Taking Chances
Chapter Eleven—Professional Lighting Solutions for Product Photography
All Shapes and Sizes
Such a Diverse Field
What Works for One
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—The “Clean” Look
No Shadows
The Light Tent
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Drama and Mood
Adding Emotion to Product Shots
The Shadow
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Liquids
Transparent and Reflective Liquids
Capturing a Splash
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tips
PRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Food Photography
Good Food Gone Bad
Tricks of the Trade
Choosing a Lighting Setup
Camera Settings and Tips