| Title | : | Understanding Flash Photography: How to Shoot Great Photographs Using Electronic Flash |
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| ISBN | : | 0817439560 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780817439569 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 2011 |
This guide to on- and off-camera flash picks up where Peterson's previous title, Understanding Exposure, left off--helping free photographers from the limitations of auto to get the images they want when natural light isn't enough. For the many amateur photographers afraid to venture past natural lighting, here is the book that will finally help them master artificial light. In his trademark easy-to-understand style, Bryan Peterson explains not only how flash works, but how to go beyond TTL automatic flash exposure to master manual flash, allowing readers to control the quality, shape and direction of light for a perfect exposure, every time.
Understanding Flash Photography: How to Shoot Great Photographs Using Electronic Flash Reviews
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A pretty solid overview of flash photography. Honestly, flash has been soft of a trial and error thing for me, so it was nice to put some real logic to it. The example photos in this book were not quite as inspiring as his images in Understanding Exposure, but they got the point across just fine. Peterson does a wonderful job at explaining things; you really can't go wrong with his books. This book concentrates on speedlites, both on and off camera. It doesn't get into very advanced techniques, including the kind of external lighting one would need for a wedding, but it covers the basics that anyone should know about using flash photography in general. I definitely came away from this book with a better understanding of how to use my flash.
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I started this book earlier this year then put it down when I got bogged down with other reading. I just remembered it and decided to finish it. In conclusion, I come away with the thought, "There are many options to use a flash!" However, seeing as I don't own a portable flash and wasn't able to experiment as I read, the information wasn't as useful as if I were ready to actually get out there and do flash photography.
There were some creative pictures in this book, but as a whole, flash photography just isn't my favorite. I like natural light, and even when one tries to manipulate the flash to take the place of natural light, the examples still looked artificially lit. Just my opinion.
As with Peterson's other books, it was very informative, easy-to-read, and with down-to-earth examples. -
As much as I loved Bryan Peterson' book about exposure, this one wasn't quite as good. A lot of it seemed really dated to me and I simply did not get as much out of this book as I thought (hoped) I would. Still not a bad read if you want to learn more of the nitty-gritty on flash. He does a great job of explaining his thought process for choosing camera and flash settings.
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Though I consider myself a serious photography hobbyist, I never, if possible, do flash photography. My pictures at this year's Christmas celebration show why. But I have come to realize I should work to make myself more comfortable with flash photography . . . not the flash attached to my camera but an off-camera flash. And though a serious hobbyist, I am a raw beginner when it comes to the remote flash. So I did some reading of reviews on various Canon Speedlite flashes and decided the best purchase for me was 430EX II. There are directions which come with the flash, however, these instructions were greatly lacking. I needed more in-depth guidance to help me understand the ins and outs of flash photography. The purchase of Understanding Flash Photography was my first real step to that end.
Bryan's book is outstanding, if you have a good knowledge of how your flash works. For that matter, even I gleaned some technique from the book. But if you are a "raw beginner" such as myself, you might be better off with a book to familiarize yourself with your specific flash . . . that is where I am headed next. -
I have read several of Bryan Peterson’s books and this one, like all the others, was very helpful. He writes at a level that a novice photographer, such as myself, can understand. He enhances the instruction with great set-up and before and after pictures. I am excited to get out and use my new flash.
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If you are a photographer and haven't yet discovered Bryan Peterson, you are missing out.
Bryan understands the technical nature of photography and has a gift for explaining it in a conversational manner. Peterson proves that you can use flash almost anywhere. -
I like Bryan Peterson's books a lot, and. I've learned a lot from this book, but his assumption that all flash units have a built-in distance guide makes me crazy. My SB600 does not. Good for learning theory but it's not as easy to get flash right as he portrays.
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Good book. Explains how to use "manual" flash which was never very clear to me in the past. So after reading the book I have come to realize that "manual" flash is not that intimidating though I think I will continue to use TTL flash.
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I loved all the examples and how each picture was itself a smalls story. Guides to technique as well some theory behind how it all works was well mixed together. Some part get a bit repetitive and sometimes corny, but overall I feel this really helped me understand flash photography better
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For me using a flash can be challenging. Peterson provides so much information that I'll have to read through his book another time to absorb it all.
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As a hobby photographer I certainly learnt lots from this book. Both the simplicity and complexity of flash photography. I was somewhat challenged by the font, especially the picture details.
