Studio Lighting Research
1. Francesc Català-Roca Great photographer because: - One of the best natural light photographers - Great at using a fast shutter speed - Usually unaware subject matter
How he took this photo:
Shutter Speed: 1/500 - 1/250
ISO: Between 200 - 400 Aperture: F32
Natural light source
2. Raúl Rodríguez Great photographer because: - Works his lighting very well
- Great knowledge of exposure - Good example of a good portrait photographer
How he took this photo: Shutter Speed: 1/125 - 1/125
ISO: 50 - ISO 100
Aperture: F11 - F8
Natural light source from behind
3. Charles Hildreth
Great Photogrpaher because: - Thoughtful choice of lighting - His subjects "glow" - Great at positioning his subjects
How he took this photo: Shutter Speed: 1/2 - 1/30
ISO: ISO 200 - ISO 800
Aperture Speed: F32 - F16
Natural light source, light with diffuser
4. Manny Librodo Great photographer because: - So. Much. Drama.
- Natural light master
- Use of colour is fantastic
How he took this photo: Shutter Speed: 1/500 - 1/125 ISO: 100 - 400
Aperture Speed: F8 - F4
Natural light source
5. Steve McCurry
Great photographer because:
- Perfect balance of colour and light - Subjects sort of "glow" - Great amount of detail
How he took this photo: Shutter Speed: 1/500 - 1/125 ISO: 50 - 100
Aperture: F8 - F4
Natural light source
6. Richard Avedon
Great photographer because: - High profile subjects - Great at lighting - One of the best black and white photographers
How he took this photograph: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 - 1/500 ISO: 100 - 400 Aperture: F32 - F22
Studio lights, no diffuser
7. George Hoyningen-Huene
Great photographer because:
- Great subject positioning
- Good use of shadows
- One of the best fashion photographers of the 20th century
How he took this photograph: Shutter Speed: 1/500 - 1/200 ISO: 50 - 100 Aperture: F32 - F22 Studio lights, no diffuser
8. Gordon Parks Great photographer because: - One of the best photojournalists of all time
- Makes subjects shine - Uses light to make viewer focus on subject
How he took this photo: Shutter Speed: 1/500 - 1/125
ISO: 50 - 200
Aperture: F32 - F11
Natural Light, Possibly Incandescent Lightbulbs and Indirect Outside Light
9. Jimmy Nelson Great photographers because: - Great at drama lighting - Good use of camera aperture
- Well placed lighting
How he took this photo: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 - 1/500
ISO: 50 - 100
Aperture: F32 - F22
Natural lighting
10. Dan Winters
Great photographer because: - Great use of lighting - Illuminates subjects - Great amount of detail in lighting
How he took this photo: Shutter Speed: 1/500 - 1/125
ISO: 50 - 100
Aperture: F22 - F16
Fluorescent Light, potential use of Indirect light with reflector and diffuser.
