The Lighting Cook book for Fashion and Beauty Photography: Foolproof
Recipes for Taking Perfect Portraits
Learning to set up, use, and control lighting is the biggest challenge for
photographers in the field of fashion and beauty. Never fear! This book shows
exactly how to become a lighting master. Dozens of stunning examples—some taken
in a studio, others on location—are analyzed with set up details, lens choices,
composition decisions, and lighting diagrams, plus step-by-step directions on
re-creating the look. From an inventory of every essential piece of equipment,
with a full explanation of how, when and why to use each one, to an in-depth
discussion of the film versus digital formats, The Lighting Cookbook for Fashion
and Beauty Photography is the complete guide to mastering this popular and
lucrative genre.
Jenni Bidner is the author of many books on photography, including the
best-selling Lighting Cookbook and Amphoto’s Complete Book of Photography. A
former editor of Petersen’s Photographic and other magazines, she has
contributed photos to publications around the world. She lives near Chicago.
Eric Bean is a well-know and successful professional photographer specializing
in beauty, fashion, and glamour. His compelling images have been created for
Harry Winston, Disney, Polygram, DeBeer’s, W Hotels, and many other luxury
companies. He lives in New York City.
Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers
Time-tested lighting strategies that will improve the quality of a portrait are
detailed in this book for beginning photographers. Terminology used by industry
pros is explained, the equipment needed to create professional results is
outlined, and the unique role that each element of the lighting setup plays in
the studio is explored. Photographers learn how color, direction, form, and
contrast affect the final portrait. The concise text, photo examples, and
lighting diagrams enable photographers to easily achieve traditional lighting
styles that have been the basis of good portraiture since the advent of the
Christopher Grey is a master of photographic lighting, and this expertise shines
through in his latest book, appropriately titled, Master Lighting Guide for
Portrait Photographers. Grey eases his readers into the topic with a discussion
on the properties and quality of light and a review of modern lighting
equipment, both store-bought and homemade. Then, after an informative chapter on
lighting ratios (a frequently misused and misunderstood term) he embarks on an
instructive and comprehensive journey that covers everything from classic
lighting styles to the advanced lighting methods used by today's top studio
photographers. Beautiful color photos and helpful diagrams complement each
scenario.
Grey's writing is conversational and witty, which is a blessing when one is
digesting material that, in duller texts, can quickly veer off into technical
mumbo jumbo. In addition to his lighting information, he sprinkles every chapter
with plenty of useful advice - things he's learned during his 30-year career -
for saving money, choosing backdrops, building trust with subjects, capturing
better expressions and much, much more. I'd recommend the book to anyone
interested in portrait photography. The photographs alone are well worth the
purchase price, but the lessons enabling readers to create similarly stunning
photos make the book an extremely good value.
The Lighting Cookbook for Fashion and Beauty Photography: Foolproof Recipes for
Taking Perfect Portraits
Step-by-step recipes for
great pictures
- Demystifies lucrative fashion and beauty photography
- Beautiful examples with diagrams and instructions—everything the
photographer needs in the studio or on location
Learning to set up, use, and control lighting is the biggest challenge for
photographers in the field of fashion and beauty. Never fear! This book
shows exactly how to become a lighting master. Dozens of stunning
examples—some taken in a studio, others o. .
Fashion and Beauty Photography Group
This group is for photographers who are interested in shooting Fashion and
Beauty. Topics of discussion include Technique, Equipment, Breaking in and
working within the Fashion Industry, Working with crew and artists in the
industry, Portfolio Critique and Review, Pre and Post-Production, Business
Practices, etc
Complete Guide to Beauty & Glamour Photography
Learn how to take great beauty and glamour shots with this practical guide
from professional photographer and teacher,Jon Gray.
Beauty and glamour photographs require the same technical skills as any other
area of portraiture strong compositions, competent use of lighting, an
awareness of how to pose your model to the best effect. The best shots also
demonstrate a creative flair on the part of the photographer that goes way
beyond mere titillation.
In this beautifully illustrated guide, Jon Gray explores both the techniques and
the aesthetics of his subject creating a book that is both informative and a
joy to look at.
Covering everything from easy-to-replicate studio poses and lighting set-ups to
exotic location work, Beauty and Glamour Photography is guaranteed to give your
photography that all-important creative edge.
Jon Gray has been a professional photographer for 25 years. He specializes in
glamour, beauty, fashion and advertising photography and numbers Vogue, Armani
and Gucci among his clients. He teaches fashion and advertising photography at
the American University in London and presents workshops for Bowens lighting,
Mamiya cameras, Lastolite, and Fuji film. He also gives lectures and workshops
to professional organizations, colleges and universities in both the UK and the
USA. Jon lives in London.
Jon Gray has been a professional photographer for 25 years. He specializes in
glamour, beauty, fashion and advertising photography and numbers Vogue, Armani
and Gucci among his clients. He teaches fashion and advertising photography at
the American University in London and presents workshops for Bowens lighting,
Mamiya cameras, Lastolite, and Fuji film. He also gives lectures and workshops
to professional organizations, colleges and universities in both the UK and the
USA. Jon lives in Marylebone, London |
