Studio Lighting Anywhere. Offering a streamlined approach to creating studio-quality images, from backdrops to lighting, Studio Lighting Anywhere shows photographers how to select gear that provides the most value and requires minimal shooting space. The book offers techniques for using speedlights to create portrait-lighting. There’s a demonstration of green-screen technology to digitally superimpose a background eliminating the need to purchase and store backdrops. Lessons include classic lighting effects. tips on posing, a post-production walk-through and tips on troubleshooting common challenges. Currently priced at $23.18, you can order a copy by clicking HERE. Cover photo ©2011 Mary Farace
Joe Farace’s Glamour Photography. Using minimal equipment and maximizing lighting and space, Joe Farace’s Glamour Photography shows how to shoot glamour portraits in any kind of available light situation. Working with professional models as well as amateurs and using no more equipment need than the basics, the book provides instruction for using lighting modifiers, addressing a model’s appearance concerns, harnessing natural light, and adapting to any location or backdrop. Beginning and aspiring pros looking to diversify their work and professional photographers seeking fresh ideas and techniques will find an lots of information in this guide. Priced at $25.25, you can order a copy by clicking HERE. Cover photo ©2011 Joe Farace
Creative Digital Monochrome Effects. Whether you’re shooting digital black and white directly in your camera or converting color photographs to monochrome in the digital darkroom, you’ll discover an array of innovative, and inspirational techniques for photographers of every level. I dig into what kinds of software programs are best for this purpose and show how to use them to manipulate your photos in diverse ways as well as discussing in-camera effects for toning and soft focus. The information and instructions cover everything from creating traditional looking black-and-white or color toned images, to adding color selectively for a fine-art approach. Currently priced at $24.95, you can order a copy by clicking HERE. Cover photos ©2011 Joe Farace
Better Available Light Digital Photography. Creating great images under less-than-ideal lighting conditions is one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, experiences in photography. Joe Farace and noted photojournalist Barry Staver use real-world examples to give invaluable advice on how to get the shot right the first time. From practical tips, such as dealing with inclement weather, to information about getting great shots at a cousin’s or your client’s wedding, to new chapters on noise and white balance, you’ll find everything that you need to turn an ordinary night and low-light shots into something special. Currently priced at $22.75 and a Kindle version is available for $22.76. You can order a copy by clicking HERE. Cover photos ©2011 Joe Farace
