A complete introduction to gear and technique that'll give you the skills you need to light any subject, from simple portraits to fashion shoots. A time-saving reference featuring models lit many different ways, so you can plan a lighting concept by flicking pages rather than moving gear. Discover the function of every tool in the studio photographer's arsenal, so you'll know your snoots from your softboxes, your continuous lighting from your strobes. Even master pro techniques like gels.This book covers every lighting style you can imagine, from classics like Loop, Rembrandt and Accent to professional methods for creating dramatic concepts for industry requirements in editorial and advertising. Born in Italy, Rossella Vanon now shoots fashion and beauty photography from her studio in London. Her editorial work, internationally recognised for its meticulous use of light and colour, has been seen in a wide range of magazines, and she also has an extensive client portfolio. When she's not shooting, Vanon teaches photography workshops. She has won a number of awards, including Professional Photographer of the Year 2011, and the 'Art Takes Times Square' award in 2012.