Looking for a great book to help you master your craft?
Here are a few that we highly recommend.
Photography: Success Without School
By Tom Ray
As a Certified Professional Photographer through the Professional Photographers of America, Mr. Ray has taken his experience and talent, and written a comprehensive book on how to earn a living in the industry, without the expense of schools. For the advanced amateur, wanting to take that next step into the professional, money-making realm of the craft, Mr. Ray offers a real-world applicable guide to the industry, covering the topics that countless “how-to” books have previously lacked. Encompassing camera basics, lighting, recommended set-ups and testimonials, Mr. Ray provides readers with detailed information to put their goals into action. With specific knowledge, simple steps, and insider tips, Photography: Success Without School will arm you with the information and confidence to pursue a professional career in photography.
• For more information and ordering, visit Tom Ray’s website.
Creative Lighting Techniques for Studio Photographers
By Dave Montizambert
Dave Montizambert is a skilled and experienced photographer, having owned and operated Montizambert Photography in Vancouver for over twenty years. Dave has lectured and taught internationally, written countless articles in the industry’s foremost magazines, and has written, directed, and produced educational videos on the subjects of lighting, metering and zoning. His experience, his knowledge, and his own award-winning work have made him a highly regarded authority on photography and lighting…and he’s been a great friend to us for years.
His book, Creative Lighting Techniques for Studio Photographers, is not only a detailed, excellent guide to lighting for both advanced amateurs and professionals, but also a highly enjoyable read. With 120 image-packed pages, he covers shadow formations, contrast strategies, equipment set ups, and more. If you are looking for a highly informative book, with details and sample images, and are tired of the boring stereo-instructions style of writing, we highly recommend checking this out.
• For more information and ordering, visit Mr. Montizambert's website.
Portfolio
Art Ketchum
As a talented, highly regarded, and award-winning photographer, teacher and writer, Art Ketchum offers his experience and expertise to both professionals and advanced amateurs in his book, Portfolio. With gorgeous images, diagrams, techniques and detailed instructions, his book clearly outlines the creation of excellent images.
Ketchum is well-known for his unique style and his mastery of the craft through his careful attention to detail. His book provides the “secrets” behind his shots, and is an excellent resource for serious photographers who are ready to take their work to the next level. If you are interested in advancing your photography, and learning the techniques of a seasoned expert, we highly recommend this book.
• For more information and ordering, visit Art Ketchum's website.
We are pleased to recommend these books, and we plan to add to and update this page frequently. Are you a current White Lightning professional who has a book that you'd like us to know about? If so, please feel free to contact us with a little info about your book. You can send any press materials or a copy of the book itself to the address below. Thanks!
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