Flash Photography: Art and Techniques

Good lighting is fundamental to creating great images. This new book provides a roadmap for producing creative images with a flashgun. It introduces lighting principles and then advises on more complex lighting sets and situations. Techniques to create professional effects such as film noir and Hollywood lighting, high-speed synching and handling reflective surfaces are covered. Practical instruction and advice throughout apply the principles, and explain how photographs are taken and stunning results achieved. ? Guide to the main characteristics of light - intensity, direction, quality and colour ? Advice on modern flashguns and their features ? Techniques to create professional effects such as film noir and Hollywood lighting, high-speed synching and handling reflective surfaces ? Practical examples are used, from portraiture to product photography. AUTHOR: Terry Hewlett is a professional photographer who work ranges from photographing weddings to professional sporting events. He also runs workshops on many subjects through the PW Academy. 276 photographs