Master creative techniques to bring your studio lighting to life. Christopher Grey takes the intimidation out of the studio lighting with powerful techniques that can be emulated and refined to suit your style. Covering all the basics, Grey gets you up to speed on the fundamentals of lighting theory and equipment, and then moves into putting that knowledge to work in real-life assignments. Ample before-and-after photos, diagrams, and illustrations of potential variations on a setup make it easy to follow along and learn the problem-solving skills needed to achieve your own objectives. From equipment selection to camera settings, Grey covers what you need to know to design successful lighting setups ? and successful images. With these strategies (and some practice implementing them), you'll face studio sessions with confidence!