Lindsay Adler is a portrait and fashion photographer based in New York City. Her fashion editorials have been featured in dozens of publications internationally and her images have appeared in advertising campaigns and billboards throughout the country. An author of three books, you can find her as a platform speaker at events like WPPI, Photo Plus, Imaging USA, Photoshop World, and online at creativeLIVE, Kelby Training, and many more. Learn more about Lindsay at lindsayadlerphotography.com. Erik Valind is a commercial lifestyle and portrait photographer, born and raised on the Florida beaches. Airy and energetic lifestyle imagery defines the style and vision of this Westcott-endorsed Top Pro Photographer. Inspired by the form, activity and diversity of people, Erik has lent his expertise to shape the public image of numerous national brands and campaigns. Erik shares his visual approach, techniques and passion for photography internationally at major photo events, as an author, and online as a Kelby Training instructor.

Introduction chapter one Direct Sunlight chapter two Direct Sunlight, No Shade in Sight chapter three Fluorescent Light chapter four Mixed Color Temperatures chapter five Shooting at Night chapter six Extremely Low Light, No Flash Allowed chapter seven Low Light with Flash chapter eight Dappled Light, High Contrast chapter nine Strong Backlight chapter ten Overcast Day appendix a Glossary appendix b Equipment Index

This book covers the top ten worst lighting situations and provide a variety of solutions for each. Author and professional photographer Lindsay Adler explains which solutions are most practical and why one solution might be preferable over another, examining such problems as extremely low lighting when no flash is allowed, strong backlight, and the light on an overcast day.


Unlike other books that focus on natural light or lighting in general, this book addresses a very real need of beginning photography students, answering the question, "What do I do when the lighting is terrible?" Adler uses humor and candor to show how to resolve challenging lighting situations by creating shade, adjusting shutter speed, moving the subject, reenacting a scene, and more.