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On-Camera Flash: Techniques for Digital Wedding and Portrait Photography Paperback – 10 Nov. 2015

by Neil van Niekerk (Photographer)
4.5 out of 5 stars 133 ratings
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Photographers are always looking for perfect light. Unfortunately, the quality of available light, and the situations in which photos are created, are rarely perfect. This is especially true when photographing weddings or portraits on location. So while finding beautiful existing light is every photographer's ideal, it isn't always possible.
This is the point at which photographers tend to reach for a portable, on-camera flash. Indeed, these intense light sources can prove invaluable, but only if you know how to use them effectively. In the hands of an inexperienced photographer, on-camera flash will produce images that look flat and lifeless--images with harsh shadows, washed-out skin tones, cavernous black backgrounds, and other unappealing visual characteristics.
In this book, acclaimed wedding and portrait photographer Neil van Niekerk shows you how to avoid the pitfalls photographers new to speedlights often encounter so that you can produce professional images using on-camera flash. You'l learn to use simple accessories to manipulate the quality of light from your flash and how to improve a lighting scenario by enhancing rather than overwhelming the existing light. When the available light is too low and too uneven to be combined with flash, he shows you how to override it completely.
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  1. Print length
    128 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    Amherst Media
  4. Publication date
    10 Nov. 2015
  5. Dimensions
    21.34 x 0.76 x 27.69 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    9781608959532
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1608959532
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Neil van Niekerk is a photographer based in New Jersey, with a diverse range, but specializing in weddings and portraits.

Neil has presented workshops on lighting in the USA, the UK and Ireland, as well as The Netherlands. He has written 3 books with Amherst Media on flash photography and lighting techniques, with more in the works.

He also maintains a website for photographers, Tangents (neilvn.com/tangents/), which is loaded with numerous tutorials on photography and photographic lighting.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1608959538
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amherst Media
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 10 Nov. 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Second
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781608959532
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1608959532
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 488 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.34 x 0.76 x 27.69 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 133 ratings

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I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based in northern New Jersey, and I also maintain a website for photographers which contains numerous articles on flash photography and various aspects of digital photography.

http://neilvn.com/tangents/

My interest in this wonderful medium started when I was still in high school. That would be in the late 70's, if you're trying to gauge the longevity of my interest in photography.

I am originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, but I emigrated to the USA in 2000. I am now a resident of New Jersey, USA, where I live with my wife and daughter.

I love photography for a variety of reasons. The stimulation and excitement of responding to new situations satisfies both my analytical and creative sides, and I also truly love working with people. I get real pleasure from sharing the happiness with the people that I photograph, and knowing that I'm creating images that will evoke wonderful memories for a lifetime.

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I'd advise you to follow Neil on his tangents site www.neilvn.com if you already don't. It's one of the best if not the best sites to learn all about using flash on camera and off camera. He blogs regularly and shares all tips and tricks of lighting along with reviews etc.
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  • J. E. Oliver
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow-now I understand flash!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2017
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    Wow! I understand flash photography! The author promises in the introduction just a few “Aha-now I get it moments” and there certainly are. The book is beautifully written and illustrated and the author explains how each shot was taken but a few diagrams of the set ups would make things clearer. It is not an easy book to read but the explanations are excellent and it rewards the time taken to read it.I have read many other books and articles on this topic that have left me bemused and somewhat confused but that does not apply to this.It will transform my photography.
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  • Mike Greenslade Photography
    5.0 out of 5 stars Neil Van Neikerk.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 January 2016
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    I'd advise you to follow Neil on his tangents site www.neilvn.com if you already don't. It's one of the best if not the best sites to learn all about using flash on camera and off camera. He blogs regularly and shares all tips and tricks of lighting along with reviews etc.
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 January 2016
    I'd advise you to follow Neil on his tangents site www.neilvn.com if you already don't. It's one of the best if not the best sites to learn all about using flash on camera and off camera. He blogs regularly and shares all tips and tricks of lighting along with reviews etc.
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  • pappi
    4.0 out of 5 stars but looks good, over priced and increased by £5 since ordering ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 February 2017
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    only skimmed so far, but looks good, over priced and increased by £5 since ordering covers both Nikon and Canon flash units, but as technique is more important, this is of no relevance.
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  • K Armitstead
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must for flashers!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 May 2016
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    One of the best photography books I have owned. Explains things very clearly & as the author states, I have had several "oh. I get it now" moments. Can recommend. Thanks.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 March 2018
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    Everyone who want to learn flash photography must to buy it.
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  • PVJB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2017
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    Great book, highly recommended.
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  • KaloMemories
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2016
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    good solid information
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  • Steve Young
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 June 2018
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    Recommended
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  • Massimiliano DG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Chiaro e utilissimo
    Reviewed in Italy on 18 August 2018
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    Ottimo libro sull'uso del flash on camera,ha dei consigli veramente utili che non si trovano altrove a meno che non si va a cercare specificatamente, scritto in modo chiaro e comprensibile anche se è in inglese,con molte immagini illustrative.
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  • Rick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, easy to grasp concepts, real world examples….
    Reviewed in the United States on 27 May 2023
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    Where similar books fall flat on examples, this book is chock full of information to get your photographs close to the examples. It contains technical information related to shutter speed/flash/etc but you’re never overwhelmed. It provides pictures so you can easily see cause and effect. This is huge if you can’t absorb technical information easily. But the best part of this book are the examples! These are real world examples where he gives you the run down on how he took the picture and the things he did to solve the problems he encountered. Excellent!

    This book also compliments his “off camera flash” book nicely. It shares some of the same concepts so you can consistently apply what you learned from these books to cover situations both indoors and out. It has seriously upped my photography game. His books have given me the confidence to take better, more creative photos where the results speak for themselves. I recently did my daughters graduation photos and they are easily the best portraits and casuals I’ve ever created. No more boring shots for me.

    These books are a game changer for me. His concepts stick. Great author! Great series of books. Get them all.
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  • BRUEGEL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un "must have" pour la photographie au flash
    Reviewed in France on 22 August 2018
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    Certes, ce livre est en anglais, mais il est très facile à comprendre.
    Surtout, il m'a permis de mieux me servir d'un flash cobra.
    Si je l'avais acheté quelques semaines plus tôt, j'aurais évité des dépenses inutiles en accessoires pour rediriger ou atténuer le flux lumineux du flash.
    Pour le "Black Foamie Thing", achetez de la mousse EVA noire sur Amazon et le tour est joué.
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  • buffercache
    5.0 out of 5 stars An effective and amazing technique on-camera flash
    Reviewed in Spain on 3 May 2016
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    This book is a must for photographers and amateurs when they need to work fast and light with no gear but a single on-shoe flash. Neil proves to be a master in bouncing the flash, flagging int so that no direct light reaches the subject, avoiding weird (usually as cumbersome as expensive) modifiers. The technique actually works, the only thing is that you must practice, needles to say. A companion website provides a whole lot of interesting material
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  • james
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intrigue
    Reviewed in Canada on 14 February 2021
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    This book has inspired me a great deal. I am coming from a background of weddings with film long ago. Trying to get back with digital. Great book I’m really intrigued
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