Abstract: An edge light device of the present disclosure creates edge light effects, such as spectral highlight or artistic effect, on a subject. The edge light device emits light to provide an illumination zone which can be generally out of the field of view of the camera. The edge light device includes a housing having features for controlling light to create edge light effects on a subject. In certain examples, the housing provides a light blocker for concentrating light toward the subject and blocking the light from illuminating the other areas, such as the camera, in the photography station. The housing further includes at least one aperture that cooperates with the light blocker and defines a light passage through which the light is directed toward the subject.

Abstract: An edge light device of the present disclosure creates edge light effects, such as spectral highlight or artistic effect, on a subject. The edge light device emits light to provide an illumination zone which can be generally out of the field of view of the camera. The edge light device includes a housing having features for controlling light to create edge light effects on a subject. In certain examples, the housing provides a light blocker for concentrating light toward the subject and blocking the light from illuminating the other areas, such as the camera, in the photography station. The housing further includes at least one aperture that cooperates with the light blocker and defines a light passage through which the light is directed toward the subject.

Abstract: An edge light device of the present disclosure creates edge light effects, such as spectral highlight or artistic effect, on a subject. The edge light device emits light to provide an illumination zone which can be generally out of the field of view of the camera. The edge light device includes a housing having features for controlling light to create edge light effects on a subject. In certain examples, the housing provides a light blocker for concentrating light toward the subject and blocking the light from illuminating the other areas, such as the camera, in the photography station. The housing further includes at least one aperture that cooperates with the light blocker and defines a light passage through which the light is directed toward the subject.

Abstract: An edge light device of the present disclosure creates edge light effects, such as spectral highlight or artistic effect, on a subject. The edge light device emits light to provide an illumination zone which can be generally out of the field of view of the camera. The edge light device includes a housing having features for controlling light to create edge light effects on a subject. In certain examples, the housing provides a light blocker for concentrating light toward the subject and blocking the light from illuminating the other areas, such as the camera, in the photography station. The housing further includes at least one aperture that cooperates with the light blocker and defines a light passage through which the light is directed toward the subject.

Abstract: A portable photographic studio that is relatively lightweight, easily assembled and disassembled, easily carried and is easily transported in even a compact automobile is provided by the present invention.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a camera to achieve sharp, clear pictures includes a sensor for determining the distance of the camera from a subject and a controller for calculating the camera's depth-of-field, determining whether the subject is within the depth-of-field, and generating various signals which are provided to control operation of the camera or convey pertinent information to the photographer.