Flash Photography: Art and Techniques

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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

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Terry Hewlett is a professional photographer whose work ranges from photographing weddings to professional sporting events. He also runs workshops on many subjects through the PW Academy.