Overview
KEYNOTE: Master the techniques you need to control off-camera flash - and control your images Rather than focusing on the gear needed to use off-camera flash, this specialised resource hones in on the techniques needed--addressing 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. Concluding this lesson plan is a look at five different real-life photo sessions, each employing a different flash technique. 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. FEATURES: Understanding the exposure controls that affect your ambient light exposure and your manual/TTL flash exposure Adjusting your camera and flash settings to achieve the results you desire When to use high-speed flash syncand when to avoid it Setting your flash in relation to the ambient light, whether you're using flash as the main light source or for fill light only AUTHOR: Niel Van Niekerk is a professional photographer and the man behind the popular professional photography blog/forum, PlanetNeil. He is the author of On Camera Flash Techniques for Digital Wedding and Portrait Photographers. 225 colour photographs
Full Product Details
Author: Neil van Niekerk
Publisher: Amherst Media
Imprint: Amherst Media
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.497kg
ISBN: 9781608952786
ISBN 10: 1608952789
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 April 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
This book is interesting and educational. --www.PortlandBookReview.com van Niekerk explains everything you need to know about properly using a flash to capture the best possible image each and every time. -- Shutterbug The best book I have read on the subject of shooting with your Speedlight on your hot shoe. --www.WeeklyPhotoTips.blogspot.com on On-Camera Flash Techniques for Digital Wedding and Portrait Photography This is the book you've been waiting for. --www.RonMart.blogspot.com Will definitely help you improve your off camera flash technique and ultimately your photography. --www.EPhotoZine.com
This book is interesting and educational. --www.PortlandBookReview.com
Author Information
Neil van Niekerk is a professional photographer and the author of On-Camera Flash Techniques for Digital WeddingandPortrait Photography. He lives in Wayne, New Jersey.
