Beginning Lighting

[lputman]

I've seen posts from individuals asking about their lighting set-ups after using a kit they've purchased and for the most part, I think a lot of it boils down to not really knowing lighting. I sometimes feel people are anxious to jump in and not really take the time to learn and perfect their craft starting at the very basic levels, with that being said, in addition to strobist.com, here's some references for starters.

http://cameradojo.com/category/lighting-tips/

http://www.photoflexlightingschool.c...ons/index.html - Although this is product based, the references would be applicable to any lighting.

[Sime]

ha!... you're talking about ME!... :P

I got some lights last week, this is what I came up with...


Good link LP, thanks...

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[lputman]

That's a nice shot...it somewhat reminds me of the edits that jiminyClickit did on some of the photos from the Renaissance Fair.

[Sime]

Well thank ya...

[lputman]

Here's some more...
http://www.studiolighting.net/
http://www.shortcourses.com/tabletop/index.html

And the book that this photographer has published comes highly recommended by many of the local pros. http://www.lightingmagic.com/

[Mr Guy]

Thanks, I'm definitely going to review those when I have time. I feel like I can handle a simple strobist approach, but when it starts getting complicated, I just can't seem to wrap my head around it sometimes.

I actually just decided to go straight up educational and hired a model to come out next week and put up with me doing a art school type figure study. Snap, move lights inch, snap, move lights an inch, snap....

[lputman]

I had wanted to post this link, I ran across it today so I'm posting it now.

Explained lighting schemes.

[private]

Lori, what a great link. I am totally a visual learner and that helped me understand sooooo much. I hav eto see the big picture b/4 I can grasp the details! Thanks!

[dudley206098]

thanks for all the great links

[DMan]

Wow, yeah Lori, that link is awesome as far as explaining lighting setups. Whoever made that read my mind when it comes to how I visualize this stuff.