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Table of Contents

Special Thanks

Introduction

Light: the Beginning

Lighting Is the Language of Photography

What Are the “Principles”?

Why Are the Principles Important?

How Did We Choose the Examples for This Book?

To Do or Not to Do?

What Kind of Camera Do I Need?

A Word of Caution

What Lighting Equipment Do I Need?

What Else Do I Need to Know to Use This Book?

What Is the “Magic” Part of This Book?

Light: the Raw Material of Photography

How Photographers Describe Light

“Light” Versus “Lighting”

How the Subject Affects Lighting

“Direct” Versus “Diffuse” Transmission

The Management of Reflection and the Family of Angles

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