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ABCs of Beautiful Light: A Complete Course in Lighting for Photographers
Author(s): Rosanne Olson (Author)
- Publisher: Amherst Media
- Publication Date: 18 Sept. 2014
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 128 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781608957170
- ISBN-13: 9781608957170
Book Description
Rosanne Olson presents lessons and insight from her many years in the photographic industry. Presented in a format that allows the reader to progress at their own pace,this book is sure to leave a lasting impact on any photographer who dives in. The book begins with the fundamentals of photography: Olson leads the reader through the basic functions of the camera, from metering & exposure, to the uses of the digital files and how to manage them. From there, the importance and concepts of design are explained. Not only a book for lighting, it features many general tips.
Editorial Reviews
Review
…the book explores the many nuances of lighting portraits — whether it be with natural light, studio strobes, continuous artificial light, dedicated flash or a combination — and she also includes assignments to help teach her concepts. — Rangefinder Magazine
About the Author
Rosanne Olson is a portrait and fine art photographer. She has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Oregon and has taught workshops on lighting, portraiture and creativity at Photo Center NW, Santa Fe Photographic Workshops, Photo Plus Expo (New York), WPPI (Las Vegas), at various high schools and universities as a guest speaker, and in her Seattle studio. She authored a book about women and body image titled This is Who I Am – our beauty in all shapes and sizes (Artisan Books 2008) and is currently working on a textbook about lighting to be published in 2014 (Amherst Media).
Rosanne’s diverse photography background of 30 years ranges from newspaper and magazine photography to commercial jobs including ad campaigns for the New York City Ballet, Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, Children’s Hospital, Swedish Medical Center and more. Her work has been featured in various publications including Photo District News, View Camera, Lens Work and Communication Arts, among others.
She has won numerous awards including nine times in Communication Arts annuals, more than a dozen times in Graphis Photo annuals and a 2013 PX3 award (Paris) for her newest fine art series, Rapture. She is represented by Robin Rice Gallery in New York and Iris Gallery in Boston and Aspen.
