Used books are a bargain, especially for the new collector because you can get hardback books for less than the cost of a paperback version of the book. Here’s a look at a few of them…

The term Lighting Ratio refers to the comparison of key or main light to the fill light. The higher the lighting ratio is in a portrait, the higher the contrast will be. Conversely, the lower the ratio, the lower the contrast. This is easier to control in the studio but can be more of a challenge when working outdoors with (mostly) available light.

The final portrait of Tia is truly a No-Frills glamour image with, I think anyway, contains echoes of Hollywood glamour photography. The lighting equipment is simple to use and packs into a transportable case.

There’s an old Latin expression that, “Life isn’t given to anyone but just given on loan to everyone.” When this thinking is applied to my own photography I think it means I should be spending more time making the kind of images I like. And believe me, at this point in my life, that’s exactly what I try to do.

One of the problems with traditional, continuous “hot lights” is that they are, well, hot and are not all that comfortable to work under for subject and photographer alike. Looking for something cooler?