Every professional knows it can be far more difficult to shoot an inanimate object than a person. Getting a car, a bottle of perfume, or a bowl of soup to look desirable is a true art-an art that can reap rich financial rewards. Studio Lighting Solutions presents the real-world projects of more than 25 top professional photographers and their clients, explained from assignment to successful final photograph. Both commercial and editorial approaches to food, jewelry, cosmetics, household products, small kitchens and sets, small appliances, fixtures, electronics, furniture, and automotive products are covered in this practical guide, which includes many step-by-step illustrations and lighting diagrams. Here are techniques and equipment for digital and film cameras, plus tips on working with clients and art directors, styling, digital manipulation, and postproduction-Studio Lighting Solutions, the first in a series of professional guides, is a must-have for every studio photographer, aspiring pro, and student.
*First in a new series with Photo District News world-renowed authority on photography, design and technology
*More than 60 actual projects show exactly how to light and shoot products and other objects
*More than 25 respected photographers explain challenges and solutions in their own words
*Step-by-step, problem-solving approach, packed with lighting diagrams and illustrations and professional tips on equipment and techniques
A professional photographer himself, Jack Neubart has been writing about all aspects of photography for more than 25 years. He is the author, most recently, of Electronic Flash in the Kodak Workshop series as well as of the Amphoto bestseller Photographer's Guide to Exposure (0-8174-5424-1). His popular column, "Technically Speaking" appears in Photo District News. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
|
|