Comments on: flash photography techniques

By: Alex Saville Photography

Alex Saville Photography — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:13:47 +0000

I’ve read your book on On Camera Flash and found it extremely useful – in fact I’ve just recommended it to a friend.

By: Basanta

Basanta — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:54:53 +0000

Hi Neal,

I had my NikonSB700 delivered today and it is my first flash gun. Looking around the internet for tutorials I happen to come across your website. I intend to read all your articles and hopefully overcome my fear of using flash. I am a beginner and your website is very informative indeed.

Thanks,

Basanta

By: kamera sistemi

kamera sistemi — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:25:37 +0000

I found your explanation of flash photography very interesting. Over the years I have dabbled with light mainly in the black and white field and film.

By: That’s good gear! That’s bad gear! Gear, gear, gear! | Shutterbuggery

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:53:40 +0000

[...] There are, of course, photographers who will refuse to add flash to a scene, and who will shoot only with the available light in almost every circumstance. I personally think this is a limitation more than it is a statement about talent, although you can achieve some wonderful shots with natural light (especially for portraits), and absolutely agree that being able to work creatively with ambient light is a must for photographers. Nevertheless, you do need light to take a photograph, no matter what the ISO speed of your camera. As well, using flash lighting skillfully is about bringing light to an exposure without making it obvious the flash was used at all. Indeed, when it comes to time and aggravation and screw-ups, knowing how to use a flash properly, and to take gorgeous photos with it, requires more of an investment than the price of the flash itself. The aforementioned Strobist site is a great place to start, as is Neil van Niekerk’s site. [...]

By: Photographer Profile - Neil Van Niekerk

Photographer Profile - Neil Van Niekerk — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:32:19 +0000

[...] so I was used to using only natural light. Entering the wedding market, I had to be able to use an on-camera flash, and use it well. I had used them in the past, but I was always let down by the look. I tried a [...]

By: Denzil Jennings

Denzil Jennings — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:06:24 +0000

Neil,

Thank you very much for taking the time to pass on this knowledge! This is an invaluable resource for anyone starting to learn flash photography.

Denzil

By: Quick Tips to Professional-Looking Portraits

Quick Tips to Professional-Looking Portraits — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:54:55 +0000

[...] Neil van Niekerk, who has made a name for his work by balancing out ambient light and flash strobes to create beautiful wedding photos, has written an incredibly informative guide on the subject. Click here to browse through his collection of articles. [...]

By: Review: The Art of Self-Portraiture by Anna Gay | Sam Hayward Photography UK

Tue, 31 May 2011 17:45:47 +0000

[...] Also, Neil van Niekerk offers what many photographers do not – a step by step tutorial on how he achieves dramatic lighting in a variety of situations. He does a thorough job of explaining the ins and outs of flash wedding photography (although the techniques can be applied to any kind of portrait) in a way that everyone can comprehend. [...]

By: Max Surikov

Max Surikov — Mon, 30 May 2011 04:39:38 +0000

Neil, great explanation. I enjoy all of your creative posts and thanks for coming to AD in Cincinnati earlier this month. I’ve already incorporated into my workflow many of the things you demonstrated at AD.

By: Review: The Art of Self-Portraiture by Anna Gay | Bride Photographer

Review: The Art of Self-Portraiture by Anna Gay | Bride Photographer — Mon, 30 May 2011 02:39:20 +0000