On-Camera Flash Techniques for Digital Wedding and Portrait Photography |  | Author: Neil van Niekerk
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.
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Pages: 128
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Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4
ISBN: 1584282584
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Publication Date: August 1, 2009
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Product Description
With this guidebook, photographers learn how to create stunning, professional images while avoiding the common pitfalls of using an on-camera flash. Techniques for using simple accessories—such as bounce cards and diffusers as well as how to improve a lighting scenario by enhancing it rather than overwhelming it—show photographers how to master this challenging aspect of portraiture. For wedding and environmental portrait photographers who must work in ever-changing lighting scenarios, executing these tips to evade flat, lifeless images with harsh shadows, washed-out skin tones, cavernous black backgrounds, and other unappealing visual characteristics results in not only better images, but happier clients and more sales.
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Mastery of Light is Crucial August 8, 2009
George Weir (Bayonne, NJ)
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
Disclaimers:
1. I do know Neil van Niekerk
2. I use very little flash
I've known Mr. Niekerk for more than a few years and there are few photographers for whom I have as much respect, personally or professionally.
While I am known for my "available light" work I do consider a mastery of light, be it available or supplemental, to be crucial for the production of great images.
Mr. Williams states, eloquently, in his foreword that we live in the age of the "quick-fix" during which period it really does seem to be de rigueur to eschew knowledge and learning.
If you recognize that "flash" is your weak point, or if you desire to improve your lighting skills & knowledge then I suggest that this book should not only be on your purchase list, at the top :), but also that you do spend the time reading, practicing and understanding the techniques and concepts presented in it, paying particular attention to Mr. van Niekerk's statement regarding manual exposure; "You decide. Not the camera." This is of key importance and is often overlooked or neglected
The book itself is very well written, using precise, unambiguous language leaving little, if any, room for misunderstanding. The chapter subjects are comprehensive.
The diagrams are clear and concise and each and every photograph in the book illustrates its point very clearly.
My only issue with the foreword is that Mr. William's statement this "is a fantastic book" is that it is not in bold print!
It is indeed a fantastic book. It's not a quick fix, I don't believe it was ever intended to be one.
It does require reading and practice, after all practice does make perfect!
George Weir
A must-have for anyone interested in lighting. July 30, 2009
Adam Richards
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
What a wonderful book. Just having read through it the first time I'm overwhelmed with the amount of fantastic info in here. And the photography in this book is beautiful. He breaks down how each photo was shot in incredible detail, talking about the equipment and camera settings. There are many before-and-after shots that show the shot with and without flash or with different types of flash that really exemplify how important proper lighting really is. This is surely a must-have lighting book for any serious photographer and I can guarantee I'll be coming back to it time and time again.
Everything you wanted to know about using a flash August 3, 2009
Dawn Johns (USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
A subject that seems so simple yet so much to be learned, you may not think so until you start reading this book. Although the title states for wedding and portrait phototgraphy, the information can be applied to just about any type of photography. This book does a great job of breaking down elements of on camera flash to tailor the lighting to each image under a variety of conditions. What also makes this a practical book is that anyone with a DSLR camera has or will have an on camera flash. An explanation of equipment and tips and techniques are also great benefits this book has to offer. If you use a flash, get this book.
Possibly my favorite photography book to date! August 5, 2009
K. Mosmen
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I was very skeptic on well I would like a book about non-studio flash Photography. I have read a lot of Joe McNally books and he certainly has mastered the off and on camera flash! I wasn't quite sure what to expect of this book....
IT ROCKS! I got it today and I am done with it already. I couldn't put it down. Thank goodness I had the time to read it. Here is what I love about it.....Neil shows you the shot would be typically be shot. Then, he tweaks the lighting with a flash.....shows you the difference, then makes another change and shows the different yet again. The examples in this book are AMAZING! The author knows how to teach and he does it extremely well.
Trust me when I tell you to buy this book and memorize it. It's actually going in my camera bag as a reference manual now that I marked it all up.
This might be my favorite photography book to date! Buy it.....you'll love it!
A must have for anyone learning photography August 25, 2009
Mom of 3 (California)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I pre-ordered this book for a natural light photographer friend who wanted to focus on learning her flash. When I received the book I cracked it open to make sure the gift I got my friend was a decent book. As it was a pre-order there weren't any reviews yet and all I had to go on as to the quality of the book was the author's blog. I had considered purchasing a different book for my friend and was willing to still get the other book instead of this one if this one didn't make the cut, but instead of purchasing the other book, I purchased ANOTHER copy of this book for myself. This book truly is a must have for someone wanting to expand their photography skills and actually use their flash to ENHANCE their images. The book is easy to read, not too long, and chock full of valuable information. Actually, I learned a lot about basic exposure from this book also. And I'm one who already photographs in manual. AND I got to put my new knowledge to use last weekend with my first indoor photoshoot. (I had the book in my camera bag in case I needed to reference it.) WOW! What a difference!
I can't recommend this book enough!!!
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