In this book, Scott Kelby does not teach you everything about flash photography. You do not need to learn all kinds of strange flash techniques, perform complicated calculations, tackle difficult procedures, or use a light meter. Instead, you learn a system—a very simple system that Scott Kelby has used for years because he knows it works. Best of all, it is easy to put into practice. It is probably very different from what you have read online, but this system works, and once you start using it, you too will become a ‘believer.’
When Scott once stood before an audience of 360 photographers, he asked who owned an external flash —from Canon, Nikon, or Yongnuo, for example. About 340 hands went up. Then he said, “Okay, one more question, and think carefully: how many of you love working with an external flash?” Of the 360 people in attendance, only four raised their hands. Scott was completely amazed.
Unfortunately, the results were the same everywhere, even abroad. It was as if everyone had bought separate flashes during the ‘external flash revolution’ of 2008–2011 without achieving the right results. We do not love our flashes and, worse, in many cases we no longer use them at all. But that can change. All you need is someone to unravel the secrets so you can achieve beautiful, consistent, and repeatable results.
This is how it works: each idea or technique occupies one page. The book begins with the relevant basic flash settings. Scott teaches you his settings, which you may not even need to change during a shoot. He also explains which affordable accessories you truly need to use your flash like a professional.
All you need is someone to unravel the secrets...
This is not a theory book filled with confusing jargon and complex concepts. It describes which settings to use and how and when to use them. The entire book is written in Scott’s practical, no-nonsense style, making it feel as though you are on a shoot with him. It is time to fall in love with your flash so you can create the images you have long dreamed of. This book can help you get there.
Scott Kelby is the world’s best-selling author of books on digital photography. He is also editor-in-chief and publisher of Photoshop User. He co-hosts the acclaimed The Grid, and teaches photography and image-editing workshops around the world. Scott has written more than eighty books, including the bestseller The Lightroom Book for Digital Photographers, the Digital Photographyseries, The Photoshop Portrait Book and How Do I Do That in Photoshop?
The Big Flash Book — Scott Kelby
Pages: 206
Price at the time of publication: € 29.99
Publisher: Van Duuren Media. Language: Dutch. This article refers to the Dutch-language edition.
