Light A Model Studio and Location Lighting Techniques for Fashion Photography

Models need to get hired, designers need to sell their clothing, magazine editors need to attract readers—and to do this, they all need one thing: attention-grabbing images. Satisfying these savvy and demanding fashion-photography clients requires a photographer with both a strong command of lighting and a dash of ingenuity. In this book, veteran fashion shooter Billy Pegram (whose past clients include Fila, Swatch, Pussycat Dolls, and Tony Hawk) shows you how to attain that goal with cutting-edge techniques that showcase flawless skin, accentuate stunning figures, and highlight gorgeous products. Through careful control of the light, whether in the studio or on location, you’ll learn how to manage every nuance of the model’s appearance, drawing attention to his or her standout qualities and minimizing any problem areas. Short, to-the-point lessons with ample lighting diagrams and image sequences make learning easy. Armed with these techniques, you’ll be ready to approach fashion shoots (or fashion-inspired portrait sessions) with confidence—and deliver memorable images to your clients.

Billy Pegram is a professional model photographer who has worked with Fila, the Goodwill Games, Swatch and many more. He is the author of Fashion Model Photography, Posing Techniques for Photographing Model Portfolios, and Professional Model Portfolios. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.

About the Author
Preface
Introduction
1. It’s Not About Equipment
2. Theory and Passion
3. Photographing Models
4. The Rew ards of Model Photography
5. The Challenges of Model Photography
6. Working w ith People
7. Developing Your Style
8. What to Emphasize
9. Begin w ith Portraiture
10. The Basic Principles
11. Previsualization
12. Emulate the Success of Others
13. Use Your Imagination
14. Communicate Your Concept
15. Define Your Objectives
16. Composition
17. Composition 2
18. Composition 3
19. Cropping In-Camera
20. Perspective
21. Tone and Color
22. Use a Tripod
23. About Light
24. What Light Is
25. How Light Behaves
26. The Qualities of Light
27. The Direction of the Light
28. Light and Color
29. Color Temperature
30. Light Intensity
31. Metering
32. The Lighting Setup
33. Lighting Objectives
34. The Main Light
35. The Fill Light
36. The Hair Light
37. The Background Light
38. Accent Lights
39. Lighting in the Studio
40. Lighting on Location
41. Light Sources
42. Natural Light vs. Artificial Light
43. Tungsten Lighting
44. Fluorescent Lighting
45. Electronic Flash
46. Studio Strobe
47. Modifying Light
48. Using Reflectors
49. Introducing Gobos
50. Scrims
51. Barebulb Lighting
52. Parabolics and Beauty Dishes
53. Diffusers
54. Barn Doors
55. Spotlights
56. Grids and Snoots
57. Umbrellas and Softboxes
58. Matching the Light to the Image
59. Creative Techniques
60. Additional Tips
Conclusion
Index