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There is so much to learn about lighting in photography, we couldn't possibly cover it all in seven questions. At the end of our interview I asked John where to go for additional resources and offerings. This is where you can go for more advice from John Siskin...

I asked John Siskin what exercises our listeners could do to achieve better creative control of lighting. To my delight he offered a simple, cost-effective way to learn exactly how light behaves and how you can manipulate it.

With some photographs, shadows need to be avoided but in shots like this one of Huntington Library, they become a part of the picture's ambiance and mood. How did John Siskin manage to create such a masterpiece? He let us in on a few of his secrets while explaining the techniques behind this shot.

The picture of this entry way is majestic, to say the least. Would you believe me if I told you there were six different lighting sources used to create the natural light look? John Siskin explained how during his 7 Photography Questions interview.

At first glance, you would never guess this photograph was of a plastic ice cube. How do you create art out of something so mundane? John Siskin explains the tools and techniques he used to get such an amazing shot.

Looking at this picture of tomato soup, you can almost taste the savory flavor. How did John Siskin manage to capture the essence of the meal? While he admits he had a food stylist to help, much more than that went into this appetizing shot.

Sometimes our eyes deceive us, and this picture of a bird nest is a perfect example. While it may look like this shot was taken outdoors, John Siskin explains how he captured this beauty in a studio environment.

A dog portrait doesn't have to be boring. While most people worry about head placement and expression when photographing their pets, John let creativity take over and created a shot that let the personality of his dog shine through.

This rhythm child photograph is filled with great shadow and highlighting. How did John Siskin manage the shot? He explains how placement and direction have everything to do with the mood of this photograph.

This picture of a brunette girl features an amazing combination of light and shadow. John Siskin explains how he did it in this portion of his 7 Photography Questions interview.