Red Couch Lighting Book

Shoot The Centerfold Individual Digital Lighting Diagrams

Some of the most best kept secrets known to fashion and Playboy photographers are now available to you in a digital format. Learn how to create amazing shots using the very same lighting techniques as the centerfold masters. Now you can purchase individual lighting scenarios from Shoot The Centerfold's series of Lighting Diagram Books. STC has made obtaining your lighting diagrams as easy and wallet-friendly as possible. Let’s say you like a specific scene, but don't want to purchase the entire book. Select a scenario of your choice based on your educational needs, requirements or interests.

NOTE: Some lighting scenarios are more complex than others - choose wisely based on what you see, your level of proficiency, and the projects you feel will advance your photography accordingly. Lighting scenarios vary from natural light shooting techniques, one-light set-ups and advanced multi-lighting studio situations.

Single-lighting scene book include:

1 lighting scenario in glamour, fashion, boudoir, beauty or fine art


Understanding exposure, color temperature & depth of field


An interview with Playboy's Director of Photography Gary Cole


Free model release for your usage


Test you photo knowledge: "40 Q&A"


How to use CTO and ND gels with image galley demonstration

3 Proficiency Levels


Learn basic, intermediate, and advanced set lighting. Start with basic or intermediate level and test yourself with advanced lighting set-ups.

Take your photography to the next level


Create basic one-light setup or advanced lighting situations for a master photoset. Most important, learn how to balance daylight or strobes. See detailed descriptions of each setting, focal length, color temperature, gels, distance and lens used to create breathtaking images.