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Shooting in Sh*tty Light: The Top Ten Worst Photography Lighting Situations and How to Conquer Them
- By Lindsay Adler, Erik Valind
- Published Oct 4, 2012 by Peachpit Press.
- Copyright 2013
- Dimensions: 8" x 9-1/8"
- Pages: 240
- Edition: 1st
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-321-86269-4
- ISBN-13: 978-0-321-86269-3
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Product Author Bios
Lindsay Adler is a professional portrait and fashion photographer based in New York. Her editorials have appeared in dozens of publications internationally, including Bullett Magazine, Zink Magazine, and Fault, and she regularly contributes to a variety of major photo publications, including Professional Photographer, Rangefinder Magazine, and Popular Photography.
A speaker at such industry events as WPPI, Photo Plus, and Imaging USA, she teaches thousands of photographers annually on topics ranging from retouching, to fashion techniques, to studio lighting.
In addition to Shooting in Sh*tty Light, Lindsay is the author of A Linked Photographer’s Guide to Online Marketing and Social Media and Fashion Flair for Portrait and Wedding Photography.
Sometimes photographers have to shoot in less than ideal lighting situations. Maybe the wedding is mid-day in the middle of a field, or perhaps the event is in a florescent-lit room. These scenarios can be particularly intimidating for beginning photographers who don't know how to handle the many undesirable lighting situations they may encounter.
In Shooting in Sh*tty Light, professional photographers Lindsay Adler and Erik Valind cover the top ten worst lighting situations and provide a variety of solutions for each. They explain which solutions are most practical and why one option might be preferable over another, examining such problems as extremely low lighting when no flash is allowed, strong backlight, and the light on an overcast day.
Unlike other books that focus on natural light or lighting in general, this book addresses a very real need of beginning photographers, answering the question, “What do I do when the lighting is terrible?” Lindsay and Erik candidly show you the tools at your disposal, demonstrating the techniques essential to getting the job done with minimal fuss.
- Shows how to deal with ten of the worst lighting situations, such as harsh midday light, extremely low light, and mixed light.
- Offers real-life examples and practical solutions for handling poor light, such as identifying natural reflectors, bouncing light off a wall, or utilizing flash gels.
- Features a fun, conversational style to help you conquer the fear of poor lighting and approach any lighting situation with confidence!
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35 of 38 people found the following review helpful
*AVOID* the Kindle Version, By wdwpsu "wdwpsu" (Orlando, Florida) - See all my reviews
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Seems to be a great book, but the Kindle version is atrocious. Pictures don't line up with the captions. Pictures related to topics talked about 3 or 4 pages back, so you have to keep flipping back and forth. Very disappointing. I really want to read this book, but it's too painful. I hope they correct this issue. And, as much as I'd consider buying the paperback, it would burn me to have to buy this book twice..
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Disappointing, By KT (Bolton, MA) - See all my reviews
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If you don't know anything about photography, buy this book. It will be very helpful. If you've been shooting for a while, don't bother...there is nothing in here you don't already know. For example, their advice for shooting in bright sunlight is to look for shade, for shooting with back light: use a reflector or flash. The description made this book sound like it would be full of awesome expert techniques for harsh lighting, but its very basic, common sense info. This was a big waste of $15.
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This review is from: Shooting in Sh*tty Light: The Top Ten Worst Photography Lighting Situations and How to Conquer Them (Paperback)
Despite its slightly crude title, here's a book that takes a slightly different approach to lighting that may prove helpful to some photographers.The book takes ten different difficult lighting situations and suggests methods for overcoming them. The chapters include titles like direct sunlight, mixed color temperatures, and dappled light with high contrast. There is also a glossary and an appendix on equipment. The book is aimed at beginners and intermediate photographers (whatever that is!) It will come as no surprise to more experienced users that the methods include using a wider aperture, increasing ISO and using fill flash. The authors write well, there are plenty of illustrations showing good and bad technique, and the book reads quickly. There are of plenty of books that discuss how to handle lighting by starting with the equipment, such as explanations of how the shutter can be adjusted for different lighting conditions. Whether an individual will... Read more |
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Table of Contents
Introduction
chapter one Direct Sunlight
chapter two Direct Sunlight, No Shade in Sight
chapter three Fluorescent Light
chapter four Mixed Color Temperatures
chapter five Shooting at Night
chapter six Extremely Low Light, No Flash Allowed
chapter seven Low Light with Flash
chapter eight Dappled Light, High Contrast
chapter nine Strong Backlight
chapter ten Overcast Day
appendix a Glossary
appendix b Equipment
Index
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