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Summary: probably the most important singe volume on photography
Review: If photography is painting with light, then it probably time for most out the read a book on the medium it's self and not spend our time studying paint brushes. Paul Fugua has written such a book. As a photography student is has proven to be probably the most important singe volume in the entirety of my studies
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Summary: Well above average lighting book.
Review: If you are tired of the average "artsy & wondering" lighting book then this one may be for you. The writers do a better job of covering the placement of lights and how that effects the creation of direct or diffuse lighting than any other book I've seen and I've easily read 6 lighting books from cover to cover over the years. Hunter and Fuqua (love that name) cover product photography and the problems of achieving good edge contrast and handling glare. They don't wimp out when you want to know how to handle black-on-black or white-on-white contrast problems. They tell how to light glass and metal also. Their explanations of light physics are given at a layman's understanding level though this does not hurt the book much. Just remember, light angle in = light angle out, and you can probably follow their examples.
The portrait chapter falsely called "An Arsenal of Lights" is better than most portrait books that I've read. Other writings on portraits I've seen just put their head in the sand and maybe give a couple of their pet peeves of bad lighting then tell you that their are no rules. This book is much better as it covers the basic lights for portraits, short and broad lighting technique, and more. They give you the tools to work with, telling you which lights go where and why so you at least have a starting point when trying to make a person look beautiful in 2d. This is not really an aesthetics book but a tools and techniques of the trade kind of book that is greatly needed. Very Highly recommended.
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Summary: if you are a photographer - buy it!
Review: Learn how light and lighting really work so thta you can create the looks and effects you want. This book explains the principles of lighting in a very easy to understand way. It does not contain a ton of lighting diagrams to copy.Once you understand the principles, you own them. You will be able to light - with a little practice.
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Summary: Demystifies studio lighting by explaining the science behind
Review: Really good book for a beginner to understand the basics of photographic lighting. Takes up each type of material and goes logically through lighting the material up. By the end you get a grasp of the concepts which you can use to light up any subject. Must Read for aspiring photographers.
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Summary: if you are a photographer - buy it!
Review: The authors clearly know lighting, and they know how to present what they know. This book is packed with information from cover to cover. As clearly written as it is, I shall have to read it several times more to retain it all.
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Summary: You realy learn ligthing with this book
Review: The authors teach how the light works and its relationship with the objects that it illuminate in a plain language.
Using several examples, they teach how to light the most common and harder subjects.
You won't find recipes of how you must light, but you will learn how and why to light in a specific way.
Really a very good book.
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Summary: A book that teaches why and how
Review: This book is possibly one of the most important learning experiences a photographer can have. Where so many lighting books describe standardized setups without educating the reader, this book takes the opposite approach. It leads the reader through the why and how so that he/she can create lighting setups for the job at hand. Understanding the concepts in this book give the photographer the ability to adapt to any situation and to cope with the nasty supries that arise when deadlines approach. Even partial mastry of the concepts in this book will make the reader more skilled than 90% of the photographers out there.
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Summary: Technical but vital
Review: This is a great book. The authors concentrate on how light behaves, the vital componant to great images. Reading this book alongside practical study has increased my knowledge enormously. As an aspiring photographer I think this book will be a constant companion until I have mastered the principles. This book doesn't try to be fashionable it is for people who truely want to understand what makes an image the way it is. Learn the principles then play with the ideas to develop your own style.
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Summary: The Best Book On Studio Lighting Fundamentals
Review: This is NOT a book with a bunch of recipes for lighting specific subjects.
Instead, this is a book on what photographers really need to know to effectively light just about anything in the studio.
This book talks about types of reflections and the nature of reflected light. You will learn how to light people, very reflective metal, transparent glass, and and various combinations.
I am a professional photographer and this book gave me a better foundation on WHY to light things a particular way. I feel much more confident in my lighting skills and I think my work has improved. (If only someone would write a similar book on how to get clients to pay faster!)
The book flows from simple to complex in a very logical and easy to follow way. There are plenty of relevent diagrams and example photos too.
If you do any studio work with artificial lighting this is the very next book you should by.
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Summary: Photography is all about light
Review: Whether you're a beginner with a point-and-shoot or a professional with a huge investment in equipment, you need to know how light works. This book can teach you everything you need to know. It has both theory and practical guidance. The authors don't tell you which lights to use in a given situation -- they teach you how to determine what lighting to use to achieve the effect _you_ want. And they help you select lighting equipment. To be fair, it's not always an easy read (there's a lot of theory and some math/physics to wade through), but it's worth the effort. I saw the difference in the next roll I shot. I only wish I had found this book a few years ago...
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