One Light Flash: Professional-Quality Lighting on a Budget

by John Denton, Adam Duckworth

Just one flash unit and a DSLR that's all it takes to get beautifully lighted images. Revealing his proven shooting techniques, leading photographer John Denton shows how to achieve great effects--indoors and out--from minimal equipment. He explains how to modify a single flash to get specific results, and apply that equipment most effectively. Numerous diagrams and photos present detailed set-ups, and this richly illustrated guide also features tutorials, post-processing tips, and a look at various photographic genres, from weddings to lifestyle to nudes.
 

Genres: Photography

176 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2012

Reviews

[Pat Loughery · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good NONTECHNICAL intro to flash photography. It's approachable and an easy read, with some good examples and image descriptions. You'll learn more from Joe McNally, Zack Arias, David Hobby and others, but this isn't a bad starting point. I borrowed this copy from my library and as such, it was a fine use of time.

As a side note: Many of the model images the author used were a bit on the cheesy side for my tastes.

[Jeff Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

The writing is clear and concise. The book is definitely worth your money. I learnt so much from this book, which is like having Louis Pang or Michael Greenberg conducting a workshop just for you.