Off-Camera Flash: Techniques for Digital Photographers
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (790 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1608952789 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 125 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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"The best book I have read on the subject of shooting with your Speedlight on your hot shoe." —WeeklyPhotoTipsspot on On-Camera Flash Techniques for Digital Wedding and Portrait Photography
beautiful portraits, may your photographic journeys be happy and HawaiianEye If you are looking for hardware recipes, and layout diagrams of how to set up lights and backdrops, exact f-stops shutter speeds, ISO, including flash settings, and posing instructions in order to produce foolproof, beautiful portraits, may your photographic journeys be happy and satisfying as you blissfully pass by this book. Honestly, this is not that path.For the average "consumer" photographer, this book will probably encourage you to avoid serious flash photography, and stick to the popup, or that same brand automatic TTL flash. Though the book does address TTL flash control.For someone serious about learning what. "Excellent reference for those getting started in off-camera flash" according to Linden. I had already read Neil's book "On Camera Flash", so I knew this book would be full of good information as well. I like Neil's style of writing. Unlike some other photography books out there (Scott Kelby, Joe McNally, etc) Neil doesn't fill the book with fluff like highly embellished stories and bad jokes. He doesn't use lots of grandiose language to make his photography seem even better or have a "higher purpose" as some do. He's very straightforward in telling about the techniques he uses and why they work. He does so in normal everyday language, as if he were a friend there beside you giving you a lesson. Lots of ex. Highly recommed! Jason W. Peters I first learned about Mr. Niekerk from a web cast on Youtube sponsor by B&H Photography. I really liked the way Neil articulated his technique for using flash on and off camera. Later after visiting his website a few times I decided to purchase one of his books and I can't say enough good things about them. If you are new to Flash and/or Off Camera Flash then Neil can help you understand the purpose of flash, but how to apply it such that you aren't taking snapshots. Only beautiful pictures.I have been shooting 35 mm and Medium Format cameras for years, but never quite understood flash. Yes digital has been around for
Rather than focusing on the gear needed to use off-camera flash, this specialized resource hones in on the techniques neededaddressing photographers’ most common questions and providing practical examples of off-camera flash used on real assignments. Seeking to address the various challenges of off-camera lighting, professional photographers and advanced amateurs alike will find a range of confidence-building instruction, beginning with basic how’s and why’s of lighting for creative effect, the types of equipment available and instruction about their proper use, clear definitions of various technical concepts such as managing shutter speed and controlling flash exposure, using ambient light as well as natural sunlight during a shoot, and incorporating off-camera flash into a portrait session. Here, photographers get a deeper understanding of each concept put into practice, marrying the elements of lighting with the natural elements presented by the shoot.. Concluding this lesson plan is a look at five different real-life photo sessions, each employing a different flash technique