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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2073 in Books
• Published on: 2009-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781584282587
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

A must-have for anyone interested in lighting.
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.

Mastery of Light is Crucial
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

Everything you wanted to know about using a flash
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.