"Learn how to: determine the optimal subject position for natural light portraits; position hard light sources and soft light sources; choose light modifiers to adjust the light quality; adjust the distance and position of the main, fill, hair, and background lights for refined results; combine ambient light and flash for seamless, natural looking results; use on- and off-camera bounce flash to produce big results with small light sources; balance the light levels on the subject and the background for more effective portrait designs; mimic the beauty of window light with flash; get amazing results with video lights; gel your lights for flawless color balance or creative color effects; produce beautifully lit portraits in less-than-ideal situations"--P. [4] of cover. "#1982"--P. [4] of cover.
Contents:
Direction and quality of light : the basics -- Working with available light -- Exposure metering -- Flash essentials -- Add fill flash -- On-camera bounce flash -- Off-camera flash -- Multiple flash -- Gelling the flash -- Photography in hard sunlight -- Video lights -- Conclusion.
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