Master Lighting Guide for Wedding Photographers

by Bill Hurter

Overview

Master the demanding lighting needs for weddings of any variety with this comprehensive guide from an industry expert. All the basics are covered, including how to choose and use the right equipment, how to control light and shadow while outdoors, how to utilize ambient room light and natural light, and how to ensure the best color balance for each image. Technical tips from 40 top wedding photographers cover such specifics as producing window-light images and using such tools as scrims, umbrellas, and gobos. With the right lighting know-how, a photographer can capture with ease the candid looks and pure emotions of the wedding party.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781608952182
Publisher:	Amherst Media, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/01/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	125
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Bill Hurter is the editor of Rangefinder magazine and the author of more than 20 books on photography, including The Best of Wedding Photography, Children's Portrait Photography Handbook, Portrait Photographer's Handbook, and Wedding Photographer's Handbook. He lives in West Covina, California.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"A complete, fully comprehensive guide for portrait photographers. Packed with invaluable information."  —Light and Shade

"From basics such as posing and composition, to technical aspects of focusing and lighting, this handbook addresses concerns for both amateur and professional photographers."  —PhotoSource.com

"Hurter's wonderful tips are certain to push your images over the top and away from the ordinary. I highly recommend exploring the benefits of this book for yourself."  —Shutterbug

"A behind-the-scenes look at how the world's finest wedding photographers are using digital to shoot in more creative ways."  —PhotoGRAPHIC

"This book is a must for anyone interested in creating portraits that are both marketable and memorable."  —PhotoStockNotes

"Packed with practical tips and truly dazzling images, this book will inform and inspire."  —Rangefinder

Editorial Reviews

"A complete, fully comprehensive guide for portrait photographers. Packed with invaluable information."  —Light and Shade

"From basics such as posing and composition, to technical aspects of focusing and lighting, this handbook addresses concerns for both amateur and professional photographers."  —PhotoSource.com

"Hurter's wonderful tips are certain to push your images over the top and away from the ordinary. I highly recommend exploring the benefits of this book for yourself."  —Shutterbug

"A behind-the-scenes look at how the world's finest wedding photographers are using digital to shoot in more creative ways."  —PhotoGRAPHIC

"This book is a must for anyone interested in creating portraits that are both marketable and memorable."  —PhotoStockNotes

"Packed with practical tips and truly dazzling images, this book will inform and inspire."  —Rangefinder

From the Publisher