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lighting handbooks

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. 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.