Light and Lighting in People and Portrait Photography

Light and Lighting in People and Portrait Photography

by Friedrun Reinhold
Released November 2011
Publisher(s): mitp Verlag
ISBN: 9783826691812

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Book description

Light and lighting are essential for a well taken photograph. This may sound simple, but it’s what the true art of photography is all about. A photographer’s skill in handling the light and getting stunning results is especially important when it comes to people and portrait photography. Portrait photographer Friedrun Reinhold helps you to find the perfect lighting for your motif. From the basics of light to various aspects of flash and continuous light, this book provides an excellent overview of everything you need to know.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Impressum
  3. Just a few words up front
  4. Light is THE medium for photographers
  5. What is light?
    1. 2.1 The sun as a source of light
    2. 2.2 Artificial light?
      1. Light sources (1/2)
      2. Light sources (2/2)
  6. Your own studio (1/2)
  7. Your own studio (2/2)
  8. Exposure metering
    1. Light metering
  9. Lighting systems
    1. Broncolor
    2. Bowens
    3. Elinchrom
    4. Hensel
    5. Multiblitz
    6. Profoto
    7. California Sunbounce
  10. Artificial light
    1. 6.1 Light types
    2. 6.2 Shapeability
    3. 6.3 Systems
      1. Profoto ProTungsten Air
      2. Profoto ProDaylight 800 Air
  11. Light shapers (1/2)
  12. Light shapers (2/2)
    1. Profoto Magnum reflector
    2. Profoto TeleZoom reflector
    3. Profoto WideZoom reflector
    4. Pro Fresnel spot
    5. Profoto MultiSpot
    6. Profoto HardBox
    7. Profoto Softlight reflector white
    8. Profoto Softlight reflector silver
    9. Profoto Mola reflectors
    10. Profoto umbrella white
    11. Profoto umbrella silver
    12. Profoto translucent umbrella
    13. Pro Globe
    14. Profoto Softboxes (1/2)
    15. Profoto Softboxes (2/2)
    16. Profoto Giant reflector silver
    17. Profoto Giant white
    18. ProRing
  13. 16:1 16 Lights and one person (1/8)
  14. 16:1 16 Lights and one person (2/8)
  15. 16:1 16 Lights and one person (3/8)
  16. 16:1 16 Lights and one person (4/8)
  17. 16:1 16 Lights and one person (5/8)
  18. 16:1 16 Lights and one person (6/8)
  19. 16:1 16 Lights and one person (7/8)
  20. 16:1 16 Lights and one person (8/8)
  21. Location hands-on (1/9)
  22. Location hands-on (2/9)
  23. Location hands-on (3/9)
  24. Location hands-on (4/9)
  25. Location hands-on (5/9)
  26. Location hands-on (6/9)
  27. Location hands-on (7/9)
  28. Location hands-on (8/9)
  29. Location hands-on (9/9)
  30. Studio (1/12)
  31. Studio (2/12)
  32. Studio (3/12)
  33. Studio (4/12)
  34. Studio (5/12)
  35. Studio (6/12)
  36. Studio (7/12)
  37. Studio (8/12)
  38. Studio (9/12)
  39. Studio (10/12)
  40. Studio (11/12)
  41. Studio (12/12)
  42. Index

Product information

  • Title: Light and Lighting in People and Portrait Photography
  • Author(s): Friedrun Reinhold
  • Release date: November 2011
  • Publisher(s): mitp Verlag
  • ISBN: 9783826691812