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Digital Photography Lighting For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) Review

There are a number of books on lighting produced by world-class photographers. One very popular example is The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes. However, as interesting (and unquestionably worthwhile) as those books are, not many of us typically roll up to a job with a half dozen TTL flashes, cases of light modifiers, and a group of assistants/groupies to setup and hold stuff. The examples provided are not directly or immediately useful and must be "extrapolated downward" to situations we are more likely to face.
The writer of this book, Dirk Fletcher, is a skilled photographer and accomplished instructor. That combination allows him to present real world advice that is actionable and methods that are accessible to photographers working alone within somewhat smaller budgets than would allow reserving football stadiums or renting elephants (that never got used). He is also the author of numerous books including Tall Timber Trollop (Spur Giant Special Edition), though I suspect that's a different Dirk Fletcher. However, *this* Dirk Fletcher is, in addition to being an accomplished photographer, an excellent writer and teacher. This combination has resulted in a great introductory book on lighting. It is also a book that the accomplished photographer would find valuable.
The book starts where all books on lighting should, describing light, the different kinds of light and how to use it. Following that is a discussion of equipment, everything from flashes to put in front, behind, and on top of them. In this section, as well as elsewhere in the book, I liked that many or the recommendations were for "simple things" that work well but don't cost a lot. There are also some recommendations for specific products and I would have liked to see more of that.
There are several detailed sections on measuring, adjusting, and creating exposures with a fair number of examples to demonstrate these principals. One of the things I likes was where the author used before/after examples to demonstrate the principles he was discussing. One of the shortcomings of this book was that I wished he had done that a lot more and that the examples were available on line for increased clarity.
Next comes sections on lighting specific situations. It covers things like events, interiors, sports, night, the "Magic Hour" (when I'm either sleeping or eating supper), and a bunch more. I particularly liked the section on portrait lighting where you get a rough layout of light positions and subject positioning to cover most of the classic portrait configurations.
Bottom line: A must read for anyone new to photographic lighting and even some experienced photographers.

Digital Photography Lighting For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) Overview

Improve your lighting technique to produce better quality photographs
Digital Photography Lighting For Dummies features the tools, concepts, and steps you need to give your subjects a high-quality look and feel. Everyone from advanced beginners to aspiring professional photographers will improve their understanding of lighting basics as well as the parts and functions of their camera.
Explains the different kinds of lighting that different situations require and guides you through changing the settings on your camera
Shows you how to set up equipment to capture the photograph you want with the proper amount of light and shadow
Offers information on the latest lighting equipment and accessories
Includes techniques and skills used by film photographers like David Bailey, Ansel Adams, and Annie Leibovitz

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