Press Release: THE LIGHTING COOKBOOK FOR FASHION AND BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHY


THE LIGHTING COOKBOOK FOR FASHION AND BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHY
Foolproof Recipes for Taking Perfect Portraits
by Jenni Bidner and Eric Bean

Learning to set up, use, and control lighting is the biggest challenge for
photographers in the field of fashion and beauty. Never fear! This book shows
exactly how to become a lighting master.

Dozens of stunning examples -- some taken in the studio, others on location -
- are analyzed with setup details, lens choices, composition decisions, and
lighting diagrams, plus step-by-step directions on re-creating the look.

From an inventory of every essential piece of equipment, with a full
explanation of how, when, and why to use each one, to an in-depth
discussion of film versus digital formats, the LIGHTING COOKBOOK FOR
FASHION AND BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHY is the complete guide to mastering this
popular and lucrative genre.

About the Authors
Jenni Bidner is the author of many books on photography, including the best-
selling LIGHTING COOKBOOK (35,000 copies) and AMPHOTO's COMPLETE BOOK
OF PHOTOGRAPHY. A former editor of PETERSEN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC and other
magazines, she has contributed photos to publications around the world. She
lives near Chicago.

Eric Bean is a well-known and successful professional photographer
specializing in beauty, fashion, and glamour. His compelling images have been
creating for Harry Winston, Disney, Polygram, DeBeer's, W Hotels, and many
other luxury companies. He lives in New York City.

Amphoto Books
An imprint of Watson Guptill Publications
October 2005 release
144 pages
8-1/2 x 10-1/2
200 color images
30 lighting diagrams
0-8174-4231-6
$24.95

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