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Photographers are always searching for perfect light, however availability and location often don't conspire to create perfect lighting conditions. This is especially true on location at weddings. This is where portable, on-camera flashes can be invaluable, but only if they are used properly. Acclaimed wedding photographer van Niekerk shows how to avoid the pitfalls of flash photography to produce professional, vibrant imagery. Readers will learn howe to use simple accessories and how to enhance, rather than overpower existing light sources.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I recently bought the title from Amazon and basically read it in one night!
I have many books on Photography and Photoshop, Lightroom etc.
I have got to compliment Niel on the extremely clear and informative content of the book, just the right balance between over simplified and over complicated, he "nailed it"
Everything in the book was spot on, the photographs perfectly illustrated all of the points and concepts that Niel was attempting to put accross.
As i say i have many photography books on a wide range of photography encompassing all of the disciplines from Landscape to photojournalism to Wedding photography etc, including all styles of writing from the highly techinical, (Charlie Waite, Ansell Adams) to the "recipe" style from (Scot Kelby) to titles from Joe McNally, (like Niel's title biased towards Portrait flash photography), in my humble opinion i think this title is the best in respect of explaining the art of flash photography!
I will deffinitelly be looking for future titles from this talented Photographer.
I have many books on Photography and Photoshop, Lightroom etc.
I have got to compliment Niel on the extremely clear and informative content of the book, just the right balance between over simplified and over complicated, he "nailed it"
Everything in the book was spot on, the photographs perfectly illustrated all of the points and concepts that Niel was attempting to put accross.
As i say i have many photography books on a wide range of photography encompassing all of the disciplines from Landscape to photojournalism to Wedding photography etc, including all styles of writing from the highly techinical, (Charlie Waite, Ansell Adams) to the "recipe" style from (Scot Kelby) to titles from Joe McNally, (like Niel's title biased towards Portrait flash photography), in my humble opinion i think this title is the best in respect of explaining the art of flash photography!
I will deffinitelly be looking for future titles from this talented Photographer.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is without doubt the best wedding photography book I own. If you ever have cause to use on camera TTL flash then this is a must read. I've always thought on camera flash was pretty naff and got stuck in the 'just pop a diffuser on' trap. I read this through twice before my last wedding and it's honestly transformed the way I shoot - I'm really confident now that when extra light is required, you can in fact get excellent results with on camera TTL flash.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For many photographers, even experienced ones, the use of the speedlight flash gun remains something of a dark art (no pun intended!). Even with the current interest in "strobist" methods; the many choices/combinations of camera and flash modes, and the availability of a plethora of light modifiers and various other accessories suggests that flash photography is just too difficult a subject to conquer. Many will still simply take "pot luck" with the speedlight and hope things turn out OK.
I've read a lot about flash and speedlight photography and can say without hesitation, that this is the pick of the bunch. Written in a very readable style, all the concepts are well illustrated; many with before-and-after examples. I read it cover-to-cover without having to miss out chunks that were "too difficult" or not relevant; like in some other books I have read (and struggled with). This book de-mystifies basic flash photography, and although concentrating on wedding and portrait work, the concepts and techniques are valid (I would suggest), to all.
I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with this book. If only he had written it earlier!
I've read a lot about flash and speedlight photography and can say without hesitation, that this is the pick of the bunch. Written in a very readable style, all the concepts are well illustrated; many with before-and-after examples. I read it cover-to-cover without having to miss out chunks that were "too difficult" or not relevant; like in some other books I have read (and struggled with). This book de-mystifies basic flash photography, and although concentrating on wedding and portrait work, the concepts and techniques are valid (I would suggest), to all.
I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with this book. If only he had written it earlier!
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Top class book, well worth buying. It explains issues in a simplistic and easy to understand way.I would definitely recommend buying this book.
Published 2 months ago by R. K. Mcbride
Fantastic book about on-camera flash
The book is enjoyable to read, it's practical and easy to understand. If you want to improve the pictures you take with on-camera flash, this is the book to read. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Carlos
flash techniques
very useful information, easy to read and understand, great reading, soft back, great photos, would recommend this product to anyone
Published 5 months ago by Christy
Very Effective (flash topics) and surprisingly insightful (on...
First some background: I bought my first flash the same day I bought this book since I was perfectly aware that flash photography is a topic far more complex than it might look... Read more
Published 7 months ago by G. Avvinti
Nice book for flash photography
Very easy to read with good technical advice and some very useful "recipes" for both indoor and outdoor photography. I woull recommended it for anyone starting with speedlites.
Published 7 months ago by glaucco97
Wedding Coming Up
As I was going to do a friends wedding photos I decided to purchase this book to have a good read and catch up on manual mode with flash technique for my DSLR. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Roy D. Whatling
One of the best books on TTL flash photography
Although it's not that hard to be one of the best books on TTL flash photography (as there aren't that many), this book is a must have for any photographer who bought an expensive... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Willem
Great for people photography
I don't do any wedding photography at all, but I do take plenty of photos of people. This is the most useful book I've read on taking photos of people. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. J. Youngman
this book will change the way you do flash photograghy
i have been one of these photographers who rely on program or aperture priority on my camera for flash photgraphes,and i have been 80% happy with the results. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ian Lamb
Inspiring, educational, wide ranging.
I am happy to join the chorus of praise for this excellent book. I can honestly say that on the first day my understanding of flash photography improved and this was immediately... Read more
Published 11 months ago by stew
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