Creative Lighting Techniques for Studio Photographers
By Dave Montizambert
8 ½ X11, 120 pages, 100 color and b/w photos, index, soft cover.
From Amherst Media, Inc. Order number AM1666 $29.95
plus $4.00 S&H (US & CA)

Includes:
Strategies for light, dark and reflective surfaces
Tips for controlling contrast
Modifying shadow formation
Techniques for painting with light
Using simple equipment to create complex effects

About the author: Dave Montizambert is a professional photographer and studio co-owner. His clients include McDonald’s, Motorola and No Fear Sports Gear. He also shoots celebrity portraits for the music and film industries. His work has won Georgie, Lotus, Hemlock and Graphix awards.

Review

Light is the essence of all photography and while most photographers understand available light, many don’t have slightest idea about the fundamentals of studio lighting. The understanding of studio lighting starts with the basic knowledge of and theory of light and how and why it works. Most photographers learn both the theory and fundamentals of light from other photographers or through years of ‘trial and error’. This knowledge is the foundation for any successful studio photographer. That’s why Dave Montizambert new book ‘Creative Lighting Techniques for Studio Photographers’ is so valuable. Simply put, it is ‘the’ handbook for those that want to become a successful studio photographer.

Dave teaches light theory as a problem-solving tool and the techniques of lighting as the execution to your problem solving. He starts with the fundamentals of light and leads the reader through all it’s form, shapes and shadows. There are rules and principles in play here and he explains them with easy to follow text and illustrations. The book contains not only photographic images, but corresponding lighting diagrams as well. Throughout the book you will also find ‘tip’ boxes that helps the reader better understand the principles or techniques he is illustrating.

Dave learned from the master of studio lighting, Dean Collins. And he passes that knowledge on in ‘Creative lighting Techniques for Studio Photographers’ From pool balls to racecars, sunglasses to celebrities, this book is packed with ‘must read’ and ‘must see’ information and instruction on lighting for the studio. If you’re interest is in portraiture, commercial or advertising photography, don’t miss this book!

Brian D. Ratty
Photo-Seminars.com