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PORTRAIT LIGHTING
for Digital Photographers
The Basics
and Beyond
Stephen Dantzig
Amherst Media
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Copyright © 2010 by Stephen Dantzig.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-58428-265-5
Library of Congress Control Number: 2009903892
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 Contents
The Relationship Between Distance and
Quality of Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Beyond the Basics: The Inverse Square Law
and Depth of Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
I’ll Fix it in Photoshop! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Beyond the Basics: Using Butterfly Lighting
to Create Single-Light Fashion Shots . . . . . .34
Light Ratios: Altering Contrast by Moving
Your Reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Expanding Your Options with Gels . . . . . . . .79
Maximizing Your Options with a
Starter Studio Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Beyond the Basics: Putting It All
Together toCreate a Corporate Headshot ..112
Resolution and File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
ICC Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Beyond the Basics: Behind the Scenes of a
Fun-Filled Fashion Shoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Color Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4. One-Light Setups
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Beyond the Basics: Making the Most Out of
One Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
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