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Index
Acknowledgements & Copyright
Table of Contents
Introduction
Curiosity
Equipment
Real-World Problem Solving
A Challenge
Advantages of Natural Light
Becoming a Better Photographer
Chapter 1: Overcast Day
Subtractive Lighting
The Tunnel of Light
Short Light
Pre-Existing Studios
Controlling the Quality of Light
Projects
Chapter 2: Sunny Day
Quick Fixes for Bright Sun
Some Ideas on Photographing Children
Shadows and Color
Open Shade: Many Possibilities
A Short Primer: Color Temperature
Different Qualities of Light
Sunny Day Projects
Open Shade Projects
Chapter 3: Backlighting and Flare
Creating Value Contrast
A Silhouette Effect
Avoiding Flare
Embracing Flare
Lenses and Flare
The Human Flag
The Glow
Projects
Chapter 4: Window Light
Chiaroscuro
Same Reflector, Different Looks
Focusing Window Light
Lighting Heaven
Big Windows
Small Windows and Camera Shake
Window Light and Food Photography
Projects
Chapter 5: The Daylight Studio
A Secret Revealed
The Correct Ratio
Extreme Ratio
Absolute Black
Understanding The Camera’s Histogram
Keep in Mind
Chapter 6: Natural Reflectors
Indoor Natural Reflectors
The Right Time of Day
At the Mall
The Color of Natural Reflectors
Keep in Mind
Chapter 7: Finding Light
Dappled Light
Visual High Points
Finding the Right Shadows
Evening Light
Finding Light in Unusual Places
Keep in Mind
Chapter 8: Composition
Frames
The Rule of Thirds and Power Points
Compositional Thought Process
Leading Lines
Light and Shape
Symmetry
Point of View
Extra Space
Color and Contrast
Projects
Chapter 9: Creating Studio Lighting at Home
Your Thumb, Your Friend
Positioning the Subject
The Living Room Studio
Still Life
Getting the Softbox Look
Keep in Mind
Index
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