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Understanding Flash Photography: How to Shoot Great Photographs Using Electronic Flash

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From a master of professional photography, a book that explores the exciting possibilities of artificial light. This guide to on- and off-camera flash picks up where Peterson's previous title, Understanding Exposure, left off-- helping free photographers from the limitations of auto to get the images they want when natural light isn't enough. For the many amateur photographers afraid to venture past natural lighting, here is the book that will finally help them master artificial light. In his trademark easy-to-understand style, Bryan Peterson explains not only how flash works, but how to go beyond TTL automatic flash exposure to master manual flash, allowing readers to control the quality, shape and direction of light for a perfect exposure, every time. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amphoto Books; Original edition (August 30, 2011)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0817439560


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 69


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.55 x 0.42 x 10.98 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #295,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #30 in Photography Lighting (Books) #116 in Photography Equipment (Books) #226 in Photography Reference (Books)


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    • Husband's scribe
Ordered this for my photographer-husband who had recently attended a seminar in which Bryan Peterson was a presenter on the subject of understanding and using your flash. He anticipated the book would cover much more than just the presentations at the seminar. Though my beloved appreciated Peterson at the seminar, he loves the book, telling me that Peterson says some of the same things (expected) but "in a different way and from a different perspective" than he did in the seminar. Reading the book he has learned some things he did not know, come to understand some things he has not pursued with his flash, and has not felt like the seminar was just a replay of the book's contents. He is really enjoying, being challenged by the content, learning as he reads and making additional application. He has commented that Peterson is a good writer. Though this may come off to some readers as a review of the seminar vs the book, it is not. The comparison actually reveals that Bryan Peterson is skilled in his subject and a very good teacher. When one is able to communicate a concept using different examples and from different perspectives, he broadens the follower's comprehension of a subject. Peterson speaks effectively to those at differing skill levels. I know he rates the book and author as 5 stars. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2013 by sue
    • Finally, I understand how flash works!
I have read many of Bryan Peterson's books, mostly because I like his style. Of course, they are all helpful as well, with Understanding Exposure probably being his best book. Well, this book is right up there in terms of helpfulness! I'm an amateur photographer: I really love photography; but I have a day job, so photography is only a hobby. I've read dozens of books, and I like to think I understand quite a bit about photography. But somehow, flash was always a bit mystifying. I understood some of the basics: flash is basically instantaneous, so flash exposure is entirely controlled by aperture and not shutter speed; however, beyond a certain speed, the sensor is never fully exposed, so you need a special mode (High-Speed Sync) to be able to use flash. But I never really understood what was going on with my flash: it gives me distances, and zooms, and power levels ... how was I supposed to use that information? Sure, I could use the automatic TTL mode and not worry about it. But if you're a true amateur, you want to know whats going on in order to experiment creatively. And I never quite got it. This book explains it well and painlessly! In fact, it's so easy, I'm amazed none of the other books I've read have explained it. After explaining the basics, he goes on to explore some advanced topics. Not as many as some might like, and probably not in enough detail to make you an expert. But I don't care, and you shouldn't either. This is a book about UNDERSTANDING flash photography, not about mastering techniques. I went in confused and I came out feeling that I now understand flash. I can now read more advanced books, or just experiment and learn through experience. Either way, I'm much better off than I was before. And all thanks to Peterson. I highly recommend this book! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2011 by Julian Velasco
    • Great intro to flash photography
Mr. Peterson has self-admittedly become a convert to the use of flash lighting (which is really just another form of 'available lighting') instead of an 'available lighting' purist. He explains the use of flash lighting with somewhat far-fetched and comical analogies that are nevertheless memorable and accurate. It fills the bill as far as a teaching book is concerned. My only quibble is that he almost exclusively an adherent of using the flash in manual mode, which is a good way to use flash, but which shortchanges the ease of use of automatic flash modes for many operators. This is especially the case for when the flash is used in bounce mode, with modifiers, with gels, etc. A photographer with Mr. Peterson's experience and daily camera work can use a manual flash setting as second nature, but I think he would be doing students a favor by giving more examples of using auto-mode flash. All that being said, if you want a clear explanation of the mechanics of flash photography, then Mr. Peterson is an excellent teacher! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2013 by Amazon Customer
    • Great book - with the customary Peterson clarity
I read the latest Bryan Peterson book from cover to cover within moments of its arrival at my mailbox. I have now also read the reviews and I agree wholeheartedly with the favorable ones and must respectfully disagree with the negative reviews. First, Bryan Peterson is the most understandable, approachable photography author in circulation today. His new book on flash is no different - completely understandable, completely approachable for novice and enthusiast alike. I am a Nikon shooter; if you own a Nikon SB900, the book is a masterpiece. If you don't however, I disagree with the critics who suggest that the book has no application. The thesis of the book is straightforward: compose the shot in full manual mode in your camera, and add light back manually (not in TTL mode) to light the subject. How much light, Bryan suggests, is based on the distance of your flash to your subject. In an SB900, once you determine the distance (you can eyeball it most of the time), the SB900 allows you to input that distance (as well as your ISO and f-stop based on your creative juices when you composed the shot) and as a result, the SB900 will then adjust the flash output for you. The SB800 will also do so for you, as well will newer manual flashes such as the Lumopro. I assume the various Canon speed lite flashes will also do so. If so, great. If not, then the thesis of the book is simply to use full manual mode, and by playing around a bit, the Canon user can determine what level of power matches the distance and subject. I do not read the book as limited to SB900's anymore than I read Syl Arena's book as only for Canon users. I recommend this book as the latest in the string of Peterson books for the everyman photographer. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2011 by M. Shaiken

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