Photographers are always looking for perfect light. Unfortunately; the quality of available light; and the situations in which photos are created; are rarely perfect. This is especially true when photographing weddings or portraits on location. So while finding beautiful existing light is every photographerrsquo;s ideal; it isnrsquo;t always possible.This is the point at which photographers tend to reach for a portable; on-camera flash. Indeed; these intense light sources can prove invaluable; but only if you know how to use them effectively. In the hands of an inexperienced photographer; on-camera flash will produce images that look flat and lifeless—images with harsh shadows; washed-out skin tones; cavernous black backgrounds; and other unappealing visual characteristics.In this book; acclaimed wedding and portrait photographer Neil van Niekerk shows you how to avoid the pitfalls photographers new to speedlights often encounter so that you can produce professional images using on-camera flash. Yoursquo;l learn to use simple accessories to manipulate the quality of light from your flash and how to improve a lighting scenario by enhancing rather than overwhelming the existing light. When the available light is too low and too uneven to be combined with flash; he shows you how to override it completely with flash and; with some thought and careful application of specialized techniques; still get results that look great.On-camera flash is one of the most challenging light sources to master; but with the techniques in this book yoursquo;ll learn to use it with confidence. For wedding and environmental portrait photographers who must work in ever-changing lighting scenarios; this can mean better images and better sales.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well done!By Moshe BloxenheimMr. Marc Pitanza clearly knows and enjoys his subject and presents a truly wonderful selection of photos that outline the history of the Staten Island Rapid Transit (SIRT) and covers all its different divisions and many of its services as a commuter railroad and freight carrier. This volumes wealth of images and information will fascinate any rail and/or transit enthusiast. My only complaint is that there was not enough room to provide all the details that an SIRT buff like me would wish for (that would be a considerable book) and I was left wanting much more.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nice book about the SIRT!By AvRail5sevenAhh yes. the ol rancid transit ;) Lots of great photos of a bygone era. and some recent too. Brought back many good memories. I remember living in Huguenot in the mid 60s. not far from the tracks. when my dad and I would hear the freight rattling by on a summers evening. We would hop in the car and drive to Richmond Valley and watch them switch out Nassau while fighting off the mosquitoes! Anyway. I really enjoyed looking at the photos and learning new details about the SIRT.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. SIRT over the yearsBy paul in njA good comprehensive view of the SIRT in all of its reincarnations over the years. A light view (not a detailed history) but it covered all the bases from inception to current operation. A nice look at a most unusual line.
