1 THE LAWS OF OPTICS AND USING THEM FOR PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY

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Before You Start

The Basics of Light

Measurements with an Independent Exposure Meter

Which Light Should I Use?

Shadow and Half-Light

Shadows and Shapes

Perspective

The Behavior of Light

The Reflection of Light

Polarized Direct Reflections

Families of Angles

Families of Angles and Distances

The Inverse Square Law

BEFORE YOU START

Unlike for many types of photography, where inspiration and a sense of the present moment are precious qualities for the photographer, with product photography it is necessary to perform a precise review of one’s entire working method.

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