The diagram shows the lighting idea and relative positions. It is not a measured studio plan.
TDMC19PHOTOBOOK
LIGHT IN THE DARK · BY CHIEN
HOW I LIGHT
MY PHOTOS.
See the light
behind the image.
My photographs, lighting diagrams and simple explanations. I show you what each light does — and how to try the idea with your own kit.
Choose your PDF Pre-order the printed bookEnglish PDF · from €39
25 or 32lighting studies
64 or 88landscape pages
PDF or printEnglish · choose your format
A REAL EXAMPLE FROM THE BOOK
The photo. The setup.
Something to try.
Look at the image first.
Then see how the light works.
ONE LIGHT · NANLITE FC-120C
Above and behind.
The light catches the hair, shoulders and smoke. I keep the front darker so the edges stand out.
Something to try
Put one light above and behind your subject. Move it a little and compare the outline, the face and the shadows.
ACTUAL PDF PAGE / EXTENDED, PAGE 70See the diagram and lighting notes.Open preview +
01
Understand the light.
See how direction, colour and shadow affect the image.
02
Adapt the setup.
Use smaller-kit ideas and start with the lights you have.
03
Try one idea.
Follow practical steps and know what to watch for.
CHOOSE YOUR PDF
A shorter reference.
Or the full collection.
Extended includes all Selected studies.
You only need one edition.
THE SHORTER REFERENCE01
Selected
€39
25 studies to keep beside you while you plan your next shoot.
25lighting studies64pagesPDFin English
- Finished photographs and lighting diagrams
- Camera settings where recorded
- Practical steps and smaller-kit ideas
- Lighting basics and troubleshooting
Digital PDF · landscape pages
THE FULL COLLECTION€10 more
Extended
€49
More lighting studies, plus practice to help you use the ideas.
32lighting studies88pagesPDFin English
- Everything in Selected
- 7 additional lighting studies
- 10 dedicated practice pages
- Plan, compare and review your own shoots
Practice pages are included within the 88 pages
Choose one PDF edition and continue to its product page to buy it on tdmc19.com. Extended includes all Selected studies — you only need one.
Cover artwork preview.
PRINTED BOOK / PRE-ORDER
Prefer it
on paper?
Pre-order the printed edition of LIGHT IN THE DARK. Choose Selected or Extended, with the matching PDF included.
- Matching PDF edition included
- Shipping within Germany & the EU included
Selected€9925 studies · 64 pages
Extended€12932 studies · 88 pages
Full payment at checkout. Your printed book ships after production. Review the dispatch information on the product page before ordering.
A NOTE FROM ME
Start with what you have.
Hey, I’m Chien. I made this book to show you what is behind my photos. Sometimes I use a small LED. Sometimes I work with the light already there.
You don’t need every light in the list. Look at the photo, check the diagram and try one idea on your next shoot.
CHIEN / TDMC19BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
A few things
you might ask.
Which edition should I choose?
Choose Selected for a shorter reference with 25 studies. Choose Extended for all 32 studies and 10 dedicated practice pages. Extended includes everything in Selected, so you don’t need to buy both.
Do I need the same camera and lights?
No. The equipment helps explain how I made each image. The diagrams and smaller-kit suggestions help you adapt the lighting idea to your own place and equipment. Both editions start with lighting basics.
What exactly will I receive?
A PDF-only purchase gives you the English digital edition: 64 pages for Selected or 88 pages for Extended. A printed pre-order includes the printed book and its matching PDF edition. Both formats contain photographs, diagrams, explanations and practical ideas. Videos, RAW files, presets and personal feedback are not included.
Does it include every exact light setting?
Camera settings are included where recorded. The diagrams show the lighting idea and relative positions. Unrecorded power, height or distance settings are not added. These are finished photographs: exposure, white balance and colour grading also affect the result.
How do I order and receive the PDF?
Click Buy Selected PDF or Buy Extended PDF to open that edition’s product page, then complete your purchase through the store checkout. Follow the instructions shown after purchase to access your PDF. You do not need to request payment details by email or Instagram.
Can I pre-order a printed copy?
Yes. Use the printed-book product page to choose Selected for €99 or Extended for €129. The matching PDF and shipping within Germany and the EU are included. Payment is collected at checkout; the printed book is dispatched after production. Review the dispatch information before placing your order.
Is shipping included with the printed book?
Yes. The printed-book prices include shipping within Germany and the EU, plus the matching PDF edition. For Selected, that is the Selected PDF; for Extended, the Extended PDF. You do not need to purchase that PDF separately.
Can I read it on my phone?
Yes, in a PDF reader on your phone, tablet or computer. The landscape pages and diagrams are easiest to read on a tablet or a larger screen.
FOR YOUR NEXT SHOOT