Matt, I can highly recommend the book "Digital Lighting & Rendering" by Jeremy Birn.
I found it VERY useful.
Muggs
I'm looking for some new ideas and insights on how to make and setup
> better photoworks renderings. (This isn't limited to photoworks,
> since all renderers are similar in nature)
>
> Things like setting up lights, reflective panels, windows, shadow
> controls, environment maps, etc.
>
> If you like, I can trade some custom made materials for this
> information.
>
> --Matt Schroeder