Delmar, Cengage Learning 2010, softcover, 8 1/2 x 11", 237 pages, color illustrations

ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY clearly explains the use of artificial lighting of all types through a rich combination of detailed diagrams, visual examples, and practical instruction. Written for beginning photographers, the book introduces and explains the basic concepts of lighting techniques and the relevant equipment and hardware before going on to cover the latest advances in lighting equipment and digital capture devices. This fundamental knowledge is then used to teach key techniques that will help readers utilize the equipment effectively in their work. Equally emphasizing both studio and location environments, ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY describes methods for solving a variety of challenges so that readers will gain a thorough understanding of how and why artificial lighting techniques work.

Features:

** An easy-to-understand text introduces the essential concepts and techniques of artificial lighting, in the studio and on location.
** Each chapter features a "Photographers at Work" section that highlights professional photographers discussing, in their own words, how they create a specific lighting arrangement.
** Includes a useful handbook of terms used by professionals and a list of sources for photographic products and services.
** Features detailed lighting diagrams and illustrations to demonstrate equipment placement for a variety of lighting treatments.