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9781608958191 English 1608958191 In this book, Benny Migliorino teaches readers how to work with speedlights--lightweight, relatively inexpensive, and powerful palm-sized flash units--to create dramatic, dimensional, flattering lighting. 'Migs' presents 60 portraits shot in a wide range of environments--from cramped quarters and fluorescent light, to dimly lit rooms, to makeshift "studio" spaces in a client's home or office. Readers will learn critical lighting skills from reducing the contrast range and creating softer, more flattering light; to re-creating traditional studio lighting patterns in varied existing-light scenarios; to adding fill for a rounder, more dimensional view of the subject; to overpowering the existing light; and working in mixed-light scenarios. Whether you're working solo or with an assistant, with one speedlight or multiple units, using "bare" (unmodified) small flash or harnessing its power via flash-mounted or freestanding light modification devices, you will learn how to make quick work of creating professional, evocative portraits that bring out the best version of your subject and highlight the personal connection he or she has to their personal environment., To create an environmental portrait, a photographer must depict the subject in a location that speaks to who he or she is. A musician might feel at home in a dimly lit nightclub, a gardener may be often found in a sun-soaked greenhouse, and an IT tech might regularly bask in the glow of multiple LCD monitors housed within the confines of cubicle walls. The locations are infinitely varied. From a storytelling point of view, this is a saving grace. From a technician's point of view, however, creating high-impact, subject-flattering lighting is a tall order that requires a careful blend of foresight and technical prowess.Location portraiture is all the rage these days. Many pros shoot only on location, omitting studio overhead from their operating budget. Seasoned pros can pack their gear and make quick work of such a portrait; with practice, it becomes second nature. Newcomers to location shooting, however, will find that creating effective environmental portraits requires traveling light, working smart, and getting the job done fast. They'll also find that accomplishing these goals is more easily accomplished with the help of a guru.In this book, Benny Migliorino teaches readers how to work with speedlights-lightweight, relatively inexpensive, and powerful palm-sized flash units-to create dramatic, dimensional, flattering lighting. 'Migs' presents 60 portraits shot in a wide range of environments-from cramped quarters and fluorescent light, to dimly lit rooms, to makeshift "studio" spaces in a client's home or office. Readers will learn critical lighting skills from reducing the contrastrange and creating softer, more flattering light; to re-creating traditional studio lighting patterns in varied existing-light scenarios; to adding fill for a rounder, more dimensional view of the subject; to overpowering the existing light; and working in mixed-light scenarios. Whether you're working solo or with an assistant, with one speedlight or multiple units, using "bare" (unmodified) small flash or harnessing its power via flash-mounted or freestanding light modificationdevices, you will learn how to make quick work of creating professional, evocative portraits that bring out the best version of your subject and highlight the personal connection he or she has to their personal environment.
9781608958191 English 1608958191 In this book, Benny Migliorino teaches readers how to work with speedlights--lightweight, relatively inexpensive, and powerful palm-sized flash units--to create dramatic, dimensional, flattering lighting. 'Migs' presents 60 portraits shot in a wide range of environments--from cramped quarters and fluorescent light, to dimly lit rooms, to makeshift "studio" spaces in a client's home or office. Readers will learn critical lighting skills from reducing the contrast range and creating softer, more flattering light; to re-creating traditional studio lighting patterns in varied existing-light scenarios; to adding fill for a rounder, more dimensional view of the subject; to overpowering the existing light; and working in mixed-light scenarios. Whether you're working solo or with an assistant, with one speedlight or multiple units, using "bare" (unmodified) small flash or harnessing its power via flash-mounted or freestanding light modification devices, you will learn how to make quick work of creating professional, evocative portraits that bring out the best version of your subject and highlight the personal connection he or she has to their personal environment., To create an environmental portrait, a photographer must depict the subject in a location that speaks to who he or she is. A musician might feel at home in a dimly lit nightclub, a gardener may be often found in a sun-soaked greenhouse, and an IT tech might regularly bask in the glow of multiple LCD monitors housed within the confines of cubicle walls. The locations are infinitely varied. From a storytelling point of view, this is a saving grace. From a technician's point of view, however, creating high-impact, subject-flattering lighting is a tall order that requires a careful blend of foresight and technical prowess.Location portraiture is all the rage these days. Many pros shoot only on location, omitting studio overhead from their operating budget. Seasoned pros can pack their gear and make quick work of such a portrait; with practice, it becomes second nature. Newcomers to location shooting, however, will find that creating effective environmental portraits requires traveling light, working smart, and getting the job done fast. They'll also find that accomplishing these goals is more easily accomplished with the help of a guru.In this book, Benny Migliorino teaches readers how to work with speedlights-lightweight, relatively inexpensive, and powerful palm-sized flash units-to create dramatic, dimensional, flattering lighting. 'Migs' presents 60 portraits shot in a wide range of environments-from cramped quarters and fluorescent light, to dimly lit rooms, to makeshift "studio" spaces in a client's home or office. Readers will learn critical lighting skills from reducing the contrastrange and creating softer, more flattering light; to re-creating traditional studio lighting patterns in varied existing-light scenarios; to adding fill for a rounder, more dimensional view of the subject; to overpowering the existing light; and working in mixed-light scenarios. Whether you're working solo or with an assistant, with one speedlight or multiple units, using "bare" (unmodified) small flash or harnessing its power via flash-mounted or freestanding light modificationdevices, you will learn how to make quick work of creating professional, evocative portraits that bring out the best version of your subject and highlight the personal connection he or she has to their personal environment.