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Welcome to Our Lighting Handbook Series
Unlock the full potential of your lighting with our exclusive series of Lighting Handbooks. Whether you’re a beginner looking to grasp the basics or an experienced photographer aiming to refine your lighting techniques, our handbooks provide comprehensive guidance on a variety of setups. Each volume is designed to enhance your skills and transform your work!
LIGHTING HANDBOOK VOL. 4
MASTER COlORED LIGHTING
Elevate your color lighting techniques with our newest Lighting Handbook. Purchase now and receive our Intro to Lighting guide for free!
For a limited time, grab this 84-page digital download for just $50. Explore 27 dynamic lighting setups with detailed insights into modifiers, EXIF data, light positioning, and more—complete with finals, diagrams, and behind-the-scenes images.
TAKE YOUR COLORED LIGHTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
Master the art of colored lighting and color harmony using a wide range of modifiers, including softboxes, scrims, flags, Fresnels, optical snoots, and RGB LED lights.
From headshots to full-body portraits and everything in between, this handbook covers it all.
With your purchase, you’ll also receive a 31-page PDF Intro to Lighting guide, perfect for beginners starting their journey in photography and lighting, plus tips on how to apply this knowledge to achieve professional results.
LIGHTING HANDBOOK VOL. 3
MASTER BLACK & WHITE LIGHTING
Enhance your lighting skills with our Black & White Lighting Handbook. Purchase now and receive our Intro to Lighting guide for free!
For only $50, this 56-page digital download breaks down 23 lighting setups. You’ll gain insights into modifiers, EXIF data, light positioning, and more, complete with finals, diagrams, and behind-the-scenes images.
LEVEL UP YOUR LIGHTING SKILLS!
- Learn to recreate both hard and soft light using various modifiers including softboxes, scrims, flags, Fresnels, optical snoots, and V-Flats.
- From headshots to full body and everything in between
- With your purchase, also receive a 31-page PDF Intro to Lighting guide, helping beginners start with photography and lighting, along with strategies to apply this knowledge effectively.
Lighting Handbook Vol. 2
One Light Setups
Buy our One Light Lighting Handbook now and get the Intro to Lighting guide—free! Available now for only $50!
This 50-page digital download details 23 lighting setups, offering a deep dive into the specific modifiers, the EXIF data, and precise positioning of the lights. It’s packed with finals, diagrams, and behind-the-scenes images to help you master popular one-light setups.
Level Up Your Lighting Skills!
- Explore both hard and soft lighting techniques.
- Includes setups with softboxes, scrims, flags, Fresnels, optical snoots, and V-Flats.
- Suitable for various photography needs from headshots to full body shots.
- Plus, you’ll receive our comprehensive 31-page Intro to Lighting guide, designed to help you enhance skills.
Lighting Handbook Vol. 1
Explore Advanced Multiple Light Setups
Get your hands on our Lighting Handbook Vol. 1 and receive our Intro to Lighting guide for free!
Available now for only $50! This 26-page digital download breaks down 20 advanced multiple light setups, covering modifiers, exposure settings, and light positioning. The handbook is filled with detailed finals, diagrams, and behind-the-scenes content.
Level Up Your Lighting Skills!
- Learn setups ranging from 1-4 lights to enhance your photographic techniques.
- Featuring softboxes, scrims, flags, optical snoots, V-Flats, and more.
- Applicable for photoshoots from headshots to full body shots.
- The accompanying 31-page PDF Intro to Lighting guide is perfect for beginners and offers valuable strategies for all skill levels.