Good book, could have been much better

The diagrams are good, but could have been much better. They should have included EXACT exposure readings, EXACT size of lightsources such as softboxes, EXACT distances of light(s) from subject, EXACT exposure used (as opposed to metered incident exposure).

Many of the photos are, sadly, so "over the top" in styling that they are useless as models or guidelines. Most readers trying to do pro-quality stuff would not want such bizarre styling.

If a new edition comes out, it should have more complete data, it should concentrate on straightforward shots/lighting of the type most readers are interested in, it should cut way down on the bizarre over-the-top shots ... and would then be pretty much perfect.

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Easy steps that improved my photography 100%

I shoot models for a modeling agency in NYC. I was happy to see a lighting book that specifically adressed models. The lighting set-ups were easy to understand, and very specific. I learned how the authors produced a clean even "Beauty Light" that makes the skin look radiant. Now i know how they shoot those make-up ads. This lighting is also great for everyday portraits. The lighting set-up made even my family portrait look amazing.

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Good for beginning photographers....

I am A practicing photographer with time behind the lense. Alway's looking for a good book with diagrams of lighting setups and new ways to light. This was not the book for me and I would only
recommend it to starting photographers. It has diagrams and great photographs, but for simple setups. I wanted it to explorer great fashion photographs and show how the were done. Good for the self starter, but not someone in the know.

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