Recommended reading

[candleman]

hi all,

i'm looking for suggestions or recommendations for a book.

i want one particularly related to lighting and more specifically, lighting diagrams, and examples on hoe to achieve specific results.. as they relate to portrait and even product photography..

i've heard mmany good things about "Light, Science and Magic" ...the Amazon preview i saw didnt have any illustrations of diagrams, or pictorial examples.
but that is high on my list simply because of the people who have recommended it.
i really want more of the advanced stuff, beginner stuff i'd like to think i have under control.

anything else you have read that stands out to you, that you would say is worth buying?

cheers,
J

[inkista]

Have you taken a look at Lee Varis's Skin? That one keeps turning up in recommendations.

[archersdad]

L,S,andM is a great textbook on off-camera lighting. It is pretty dry (it is a textbook after all) but there is a ton of great information. It has a decent amount of drawings and esample photos. It is a good read, even if you already know what you're doing.

[sybren]

It's not a book, but Strobist contains a wealth of information on lighting.

[krossk]

Light, Science & Magic is well worth the time to read - even if it is a little more difficult to comprehend. Invest the time and reap the rewards.

"The Moment It Clicks" and "Hot Shoe Diaries" by Joe McNally are very informative and very entertaining to read. (Funny stories and lots of useful illustrations)

[WooD]

I agree that Light, Science & Magic is a great book, and well worth the read.

I bought Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photography by Christopher Grey. It shows lighting diagrams, and the results.

It even has some sections where he starts out with one light, then shows the difference by adding another light or reflector.

I've found it very helpful.

[candleman]

hmmmm.. thanks very much,

depending on local prices i'll get both LS&M and Skin..
..they both sound good..


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