Studio Lighting Unplugged: Small Flash Techniques for Digital Photographers

Must read Jim Moore I love Ron's insights. Have taken classes with him in the wild. This book continues his crystal clear insights and describes techniques for standard and creative lighting.Not the last book I'll get from him.. "Beginners only" according to S. W.. This book is a beginner level intro to flashes in manual.. Great beginner studio book I love the Deutschmann's. I have taken two workshops with them and they are awesome photographers. This book is great for the "poor man" studio set up. I haven't tried all the techniques in the book but I know what I am in for. A must have book for your "how to" studio book collection.

Numerous sample shoots and plans provide clear instructions for taking control of any environment to create spectacular images.. Rather, this guide shows photographers how to create studio lighting effects that range from clean and classic to highly complex and use a garage, spare bedroom, or even a backyard as their studio.” The simple setups show that one to three small, inexpensive electronic flash unitsalong with budget-friendly stands, communication systems, and some do-it-yourself light modifierscan be combined to create brilliant studio-quality images without the studio. This lighting manual shows that successful studio photography does not require a warehouse-sized space brimming with expensive lights, Hollywood-style facades, and a half-dozen assistants making the client lattes

"Digital photographers at every level will learn how to create studio photography effects indoors and outdoors using manual flash photography with a digital SLR camera." —BookNews