Welcome to the fascinating world of photographic lighting, where light comes to life to transform our images into visually captivating and emotionally powerful expressions. In this book, we delve into the domain of light and explore how its understanding and strategic manipulation can revolutionize the way we capture the world through our cameras. Light not only illuminates our scenes; it shapes mood, highlights textures, defines shapes and ultimately brings our creative visions to life. As we explore the many facets of photographic lighting, from its solid foundations to its most advanced applications, we embark on a journey in which we discover how the direction, quality and temperature of light can become powerful artistic tools. We not only dwell on the technical aspect of lighting, but also explore how light plays a crucial role in visual storytelling, allowing us to convey emotions, create atmospheres and bring stories to life through each image we capture. From intimate portraits to dazzling product photography, each page of this book is designed to expand your understanding of the interplay between light and photography. Leaving aside conventional rules, we embrace experimentation and creativity in the use of light, challenging predefined limits and exploring new possibilities to expand our own visual language. Through innovative techniques and inspiring examples, we immerse ourselves in a universe of possibilities, where light becomes the muse that drives our imagination and creativity. We hope that this book not only provides you with solid technical knowledge, but also inspires you to discover and master the art of photographic lighting, taking your skills and artistic sense to new heights. May each page ignite a spark of creativity and fuel your passion for shaping light. Welcome to a journey that will illuminate your understanding, challenge your perceptions and broaden your vision through the wonderful dance between light and photography. We hope you enjoy this journey with us! This book is part of the series "Higher Training in Photography" dedicated to the study of photography where we will address all subjects related to this discipline.