The ideal guide for any photographer who wants to gain confidence in the basics of portrait lighting as well as develop their existing or newly-found skills. The widely-published author and lighting expert Stephen Dantzig begins with the fundamentals of camera light exposure and explains clearly how this differs from the way light is perceived by the human eye and, importantly, how to bridge this gap. Also covered are techniques for using exposure meters and the more complicated laws that govern light, all broken down and clearly explained with diagrams.

Author Biography

Stephen Dantzigis a nationally renowned lighting expert and the author of "Lighting Techniques for Fashion and Glamour Photography for Digital Photographers," "Mastering Lighting Techniques for Outdoor Location Digital Portrait Photography," and "Softbox Lighting Techniques for Professional Photographers." He is a frequent contributor to "Rangefinder "magazine, and his articles have appeared in "Professional Photographer Magazine," "PC Photo Magazine," and "Studio Photography and Design" as well as many other magazines. He teaches and lives in Honolulu, Hawaii.