Techniques for Wedding and Portrait Photographers

LEARN TO MODIFY AND SUPPLEMENT EXISTING LIGHT TO CREATE MORE NATURAL-LOOKING IMAGES

In recent years, wedding and portrait photography styles have become increasingly natural and relaxed. As a result, the whole world has become a studio—with images being shot everywhere from abandoned buildings, to beaches, to lamp-lit city streets. The varying light in these locations presents great creative opportunities for photographers, but also significant challenges. In this book, you'll learn how to take control of each situation and walk away with great images.

FEATURES:
•Understanding the nature of light and it's role in portrait photography
•Diffusing and redirecting sunlight and window light to create elegantly lit portraits
•Adding flash or reflected fill to supplement exisiting light
•Using existing light as fill with flash or studio strobes
SPECS: 8.5x11, 128 pages, 175 full-color photos. ISBN13: 978-1-58428-217-4

Bill Hurter is the editor of Rangefinder magazine, a monthly publication for professional photographers. He is the former editor of Petersen’s PhotoGraphic magazine and a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography, from which he holds a BFA in professional photography and an honorary Masters of Science degree. He has been involved in professional photography for more than twenty-five years.