Studio

Discover the diversity of studio photography! This book presents a wealth of inspiring examples from all major genres of people and portrait photography, clearly and compactly demonstrating how you can implement them yourself. Let the images from the professional photographer inspire you, look up a specific image idea, and easily recreate the lighting setups on-site. Sketches of the lighting setup, behind-the-scenes photos, and precise settings for camera and flash equipment will help you stage your models just as you envision: from business classics to perfectly lit beauty portraits and intimate nude shots. This way, you'll achieve perfect studio portraits!

Contents:

Quick orientation in the rental studio
Flash systems, system flashes
Light modifiers, reflectors, seamless backgrounds
Lighting setups and lighting effects
Classic studio portraits
Beauty portraits, glamour, fashion
Character portraits
High key and low key
Boudoir and nude
Couples, groups, children
Movement and action
Accessories: color gels, wind machines, flashlights, and much more

Press reviews of the previous edition:

DigitalPHOTO: "Illustrated clearly and explained simply. Sketches and lighting setups, behind-the-scenes photos, and settings for camera and flash equipment assist you in implementation."

c't Digital Photography: "Using simple pictograms, the reader gets an overview of the required lights and light modifiers. A sketch of the setup, complemented by a practical photo from the studio, helps to quickly and easily recreate the lighting situation. Additionally, there is a brief step-by-step guide."

prophoto-online.de: "This book provides enthusiasts with a wealth of inspiring examples from all important studio genres and presents them clearly and compactly, showing how to implement them yourself.".