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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful. How to use one flash and be happy!By Jose AntunesBooks are a bit like people. You always learn a few different things with different people. The same happens with most books - and modernly also with eBooks; in whichever format they take. Thats what I feel towards this book/eBook by Tilo Gockel. It gives you some new points of view concerning the use of flash; here reduced to its simplest expression: one light!The theme of flash photography is not new to me. My collection of books on flash includes everything; from authors as Syl Arena to Joe McNally or less popular names from which I still learned a few tricks and essential tips. While I like them all and have learned a lot; I never refuse the experiences a new book offers me; sometimes unexpected challenges that will take my flash photography to a new level. This said; I will never dream of doing something as Joe McNally; which can use 40 flashes for a single shoot; so I prefer simple solutions; those provided by McNally and people like Syl Arena. Thats where this book comes in: it preaches about one flash photography; something I really appreciate; as thats something I also preach on my workshops and photographic tour; where people usually will not carry a whole bank of lights but still want to get their pictures with the right amount of light. Some might find it is limiting; but I feel it is challenging; and great results can still be achieved; as Tilo Gockel shows in this book.The title of the book attracted me because there is a challenge there; and also an important truth that many forget: making things simple enough so that even an amateur with a single flash can enjoy the discovering process of photography. In a world where so much about photography is presented as overly complex; or just as an automatic "correct it in post" thing; it is good to find books that show you there is a middle way; where understanding the technique is essential; but where you do not need to break the bank or take a degree to get professional results.Through the "workshops" in the book Tilo Gockel teaches a lot of flash photography and photography in general. Not all of the lessons will appeal to all people; but there is plenty of choice and there is also a thing to remember: the setup for one specific subject can many times be adapted to other situations. The possibilities are infinite if you dare to try and expand on the knowledge available on these pages.If youre curious about flash photography; there are many other books you can buy and I do advise you to do it. But whatever you do; buy this book; as it will both amuse you and challenge you. Some of the solutions provided are so "easy" that youll soon find that; with Tilo Gockel as teacher; youve made a huge leap forward in your flash photography. Buy "One Flash" and read it from cover to cover; practicing each lesson as you go. And as were around Christmas; consider this as the best gift you can give yourself so 2016 starts with you being better at using a single flash to enhance your visions of the world.9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Another great source to learn off camera flashBy Pedro SchmittI love off camera flash and began my speedlight learning and practice with a canon 430-EX II. At now is my only speedlight but I intended to increase family soon with a Yongnuo.A few great flash experts help me to speed up my learning curve: Neil Van Niekerk; Syl Arena; Scott Kelby. To me; Tilo Gockel belongs to the same space. The guy has a gift to summarize in a few words the - several times - intrincated ways to master speedlights. The edition is full of great photos; detailed examples and graphics and Im very happy to have found this author. Definitively; its possible to do wonderful images with few gear. One more thing..as a portrait photographer; the products workshops was a bonus to me; showing very creative and unusual ways to photograph stills.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Another one out of the park on the awesome subject of Flash Photography. This is a Must Read.By M.WOOLARDI am almost finished and I must say it has been a very educating read. The photography industry is falling on flash more and more and it doesnt matter if you are a pro or a beginner; you dont have any excuses now to not be able to produce awesome photos because you can get just a few low priced items to get you started on the road to successful and brilliant photography with ONE FLASH! Best Wishes in you Reading.
