Lighting for Photographers Lighting is one of the most important aspects of any Joe Lavine has been practicing photography for over photograph. The best images create dimension and 30 years. He specializes as a food and beverage pho- drama, which goes beyond formulas and lighting tographer, with clients ranging from small restaurants recipes. In Lighting for Photographers: An Introduc- to Fortune 500 companies including Coors, Betty tory Guide to Professional Photography, commercial Crocker, General Mills, and Coca-Cola. He teaches photographers and instructors Joe Lavine and Brad photography at university level and regularly lectures Bartholomew offer a unique philosophy of lighting, at colleges and seminars around the US. starting with an understanding of the characteristics of lighting to build great shots. Brad Bartholomew is an award-winning commercial Including interviews from professional photogra- photographer, head of the Commercial Photography phers and illustrated with over 200 images, this book Program at Arapahoe Community College and has introduces basic photographic concepts and equipment taught classes at the Colorado Institute of Art for over needs, and takes the reader from the lighting process 30 years. He has shot a variety of subjects for local and through to starting a successful career in photogra- national clients including Apple, Celestial Seasonings, phy both in the studio and on location. Readers will the Colorado Ballet, Pentax, and JD Edwards. learn a comprehensive approach to lighting including what light does, composition, experimentation, prac- tical tools and techniques, equipment, metering and histograms, and how to launch and grow their career. With downloadable instructor resources featuring discussion questions and quizzes, this fully updated edition is ideal for introductory level photography and lighting courses as well as the amateur photographer looking to apply the appropriate lighting to realize their conceptual and aesthetic goals. Lighting for Photographers An Introductory GuIde to ProfessIonAL PhotoGrAPhy second edItIon Joe Lavine and Brad Bartholomew Second edition published 2020 by Routledge 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017 and by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2020 Taylor & Francis The right of Joseph Lavine and Brad Bartholomew to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. First edition Light Right published by Peachpit 2013 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Lavine, Joe (Photographer), author. | Bartholomew, Brad, author. Title: Lighting for photographers : an introductory guide to professional photography / Joe Lavine and Brad Bartholomew. Other titles: Light right Description: Second edition. | London ; New York : Routledge, 2019. | Revised edition of: Light right. | Includes index. Identifiers: LCCN 2019004628| ISBN 9780815348573 (hardback) | ISBN 9780815348597 (pbk.) | ISBN 9781351166645 (e-book) Subjects: LCSH: Photography--Lighting. | Photography--Studios and dark rooms. | Photography--Vocational guidance. Classification: LCC TR590 .L39 2019 | DDC 778.7/2—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019004628 ISBN: 978-0-8153-4857-3 (hbk) ISBN: 978-0-8153-4859-7 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-351-16664-5 (ebk) Typeset by Alex Lazarou Visit the eResources: www.routledge.com/9780815348597 “How we shape and control light is how we speak as photographers. In this book the authors share their experiences as professional photogra- phers by teaching the process of building with light. They encourage the reader to learn basic lighting techniques and then break new ground to create something extraordinary. This is a great book that covers more than just the basics of lighting, geared toward individuals who want to take their photography to a new level and begin a professional career.” Jerome Sturm Photographer/Digital Artist “Whether you are a beginner or pro, Lighting for Photographers is an essential guide to get you started or improve on the lighting skills you have. From detailed explanations of equipment to information tech- niques and concepts, this book is the most up-to-date and thorough guide to photographic lighting that I’ve seen.” Judith PiShnery Photographer, Professor and non-profit Arts Organization Executive Director contents Introduction ix 1 What Light Does 1 2 The Building Process 35 3 Lighting as Part of Composition 59 4 Experimentation 83 5 Lighting Equipment 105 6 DSLR Cameras 129 7 Metering 147 8 Reading a Histogram 167 9 Getting Your Career Started 185 10 Success 211 Index 235