Wiley Publications Book: Lighting Photo Workshop by Chris Bucher

Chapter 1: Elements of Light

• Understanding the Three Elements of Exposure

• Dealing with Color Temperature

• Setting White Balance

• Using Contrast to Create Mood

• Working with the Quality of Light

Chapter 2: Understanding Your Equipment's Role in Lighting

• Compact Digital Cameras

• Digital SLR Cameras

• In-Camera Metering

• On-Camera Flash

• Studio Lighting and Accessories

Chapter 3: Working with Outdoor Natural Light

• Learning to Use the Meter

• Sunrise and Sunset

• Making Great Images with Overcast Lighting

Chapter 4: Working with Interior Light

• Setting Your Exposure Inside

• Seeing the Contrast Indoors

• Working with Window Light

• Incandescent Light

• Fluorescent Light

Chapter 5: Lighting for Portraits and People

• Shooting Great Outdoor Portraits

• Finding the Best Light

• Creating Better Light

• Candids, Kids, and Environmental Photography

• Working with Groups

Chapter 6: Action, Sorts, Motion, Blur

• It is All About the Shutter

• Stopping Motion

• Slow Down to Show Motion

• Long Exposures to Show Motion

• Water and Nature

• Panning

• Using Flash to Capture the Movement

Chapter 7: Lighting Scenarios in Landscape Photography

• Lighting Terminology

• Timing Your Landscape Exposures

• Working with Overcast Light

• Using Filters to Enhance Your Shot

• Shooting Landscapes in Fog

Chapter 9: Still Life and Macro Lighting.

• Capturing Great Light in Your Everyday Life

• Principles of Design

• Lighting for Close-Up and Macro Photography

• Taking Product Photos

Chapter 10: Mastering Night and Low Light Photography

• Your Best Friend, the Tripod

• Capturing Skylines

• Taking Photos at Dusk

• Creating Soft, Moody Light with Low Light

• Capturing the Motion of Lights

• Long Exposures for Celebrations

• Glossary

• Index