Studio lighting and portraits made easy!
Lighting and shooting successful studio portraits can be a frustrating challenge for any photographer, but with STUDIO by your side, you’ve got what you need in order to successfully light and photograph a huge variety of successful studio portraits!
In this book, photographer Andreas Bübl first walks you through the basics of studio lighting and portraiture. You’ll learn all about studio flashes, light shapers, reflectors, and how to use accessories such as color gels, wind machines, flashlights, and more. The author then works through well over 100 portrait shoots that cover a large variety of styles: classic studio portraits, executive/business headshots, beauty, glamour and fashion, character portraits, family and couples, action, and more.
For each portrait shoot, the author includes a lighting diagram, step-by-step instructions, and behind-the-scenes images to help you nail the shot. Simply look up a picture idea and then recreate the setup and shooting instructions, or read through the book for tons of inspiring portrait ideas.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Fundamentals of Studio Portrait Photography
Chapter 2: The Classic Studio Portrait
Chapter 3: The Beauty Portrait
Chapter 4: Glamour, Fashion, and Lifestyle
Chapter 5: Character Portrait
Chapter 6: Couples and Groups
Chapter 7: Children and Family
Chapter 8: Movement and Action