For those new to flash photography—or for anyone who has previously given up out of frustration—Speedliter’s Handbook, Second Edition, is a revelation. Follow along as photographer Syl Arena takes you on a journey that begins with an exploration of light and color, moves through a comprehensive discussion of the Canon Speedlite family and all of the accessories and equipment available to the Speedliter, and finally, explores crafting great light in one photo shoot after another. Whether you want to make a classic portrait, photograph a group, capture an important event, or create dramatic color effects in your images, Speedliter’s Handbook shows you how. In this fully updated second edition, Syl includes all of the newest Canon gear—including the radio-enabled 600EX-RT Speedlite and ST-E3 Transmitter—to ensure that you are completely up to date on all of the components in the Speedlite system. He also includes a downloadable online supplement on the brand-new 430EX III-RT Speedlite. Plus, he covers his newest best practices and workflows so you can make the most of your Canon gear. In this new edition, you’ll learn how to: <ul>
<li> see the various properties of light itself, as well as the differences between how your camera sees versus how you see </li> <li> use all the buttons and dials of the entire Canon Speedlite family—from the flagship 600EX-RT and the new 430EX III-RT to vintage models like the 550EX </li> <li> understand the basics of on-camera flash . . . and the benefits of getting your Speedlite off the camera </li> <li> beautifully balance flash with the existing ambient light </li> <li> get amazing shots with just one Speedlite, all the way up to a dozen Speedlites </li> <li> use the right Speedlite mode for the job: E-TTL, Manual, Multi, and more </li> <li> use color gels to balance color, as well as create dramatic effects </li> <li> tame the sun—or any really bright light—with high-speed sync </li> <li> use Speedlites when photographing groups and events </li> <li> choose your camera’s exposure settings to capture the shot that you truly want </li> <li> and much, much more </li> </ul>

Speedliter's Handbook: Learning to Craft Light With Canon Speedlites

Arts & Photography

Arena, Syl

Photography & Video

Peachpit Pr

Getting your Canon Speedlite to produce the light you need can be a real challenge. For those new to flash photography—or for anyone who has previously given up out of frustration—Speedliter’s Handbook is a revelation. Photographer Syl Arena takes you on a journey that begins with an exploration of light and color, moves through a comprehensive discussion of the Canon Speedlite family and all of the accessories and equipment available to the Speedliter, then settles down to crafting great light in one photo shoot after another. Whether you want to create a classical portrait, shoot an event, or simply add a little fill light to a product shot, Speedliter’s Handbook shows you how. A fantastic in-depth resource illustrated with over 500 images, Speedliter’s Handbook covers: 
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<li>how to see the various characteristics and properties of light itself, as well as the differences between how your camera sees versus how you see</li> <li>all the buttons and dials of the entire Canon Speedlite family</li> <li>the basics of on-camera flash…and the necessity of getting your flash off the camera</li> <li>how to beautifully balance flash with the existing ambient light</li> <li>all the equipment necessary for great Speedlite shots</li> <li>how to get amazing shots with just one Speedlite</li> <li>how and when to use E-TTL versus manual flash</li> <li>the use of color gels to balance color, as well as create dramatic effects</li> <li>how to tame the sun—or any really bright light—with hi-speed sync</li> <li>and much, much more</li> </ul>Whether you’re shooting portraits, events, or sports, Speedliter’s Handbook is an essential resource that teaches you how to craft the light you need for any type of shot you want.

Speedliter's Handbook: Learning to Craft Light with Canon Speedlites

Now that you’ve had your DSLR for a while, are you ready to take a much closer look at what creating a great image is all about? It’s all about light! The ability to see, influence, modify, control, and create light will take your images from snapshots to great shots! In Lighting for Digital Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, photographer and bestselling author Syl Arena begins with a primer on light itself—how to see its direction, intensity, color, contrast, and hardness—and quickly moves on to discussions of shooting both indoors and outdoors in the many different conditions of natural or man-made light. Then the book digs in to begin creating light with photographic lights, whether that’s small flash or big strobe, the pop-up flash on your DSLR or continuous lights. Follow along with Syl and you will: 
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<li>Learn the basics (and beyond) of light modifiers that make light bigger and softer, such as umbrellas, softboxes, beauty dishes, and diffusion panels</li> <li>Understand how to control and shape the light itself with flags, grids, snoots, and the zoom function on your flash</li> <li>Appreciate the color temperature of light (whether that’s the sun, a light bulb, or a flash), and how to influence it with white balance settings on your camera and colored gels on your flash</li> <li>Learn how to take great pictures across many different genres, from product and still life images, to simple (and not so simple) portraits and group shots</li> </ul>
 With Lighting for Digital Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you’ll learn not only how light behaves—you’ll learn all you need to know to get started on the journey of creating and controlling light in order to make great shots. And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you get great shots at flickr.com/groups/lightingfromsnapshotstogreatshots.

Lighting for Digital Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Lessons I Didn't Learn In Photo School opens up new territory for photographers. As our world becomes increasingly cluttered with cameras, there are fewer people who truly understand the nature of photography. Refreshingly, LIDLIPS presents thought-provoking insights on photography as art, philosophy, science, business, and lifestyle. This collection of 100 micro-essays discusses photography from angles you've likely never considered: relationships, persistence, creativity, leadership, confidence. In a unique voice, LIDLIPS proves that there is much more to crafting great photographs and being a photographer than knowing how to operate a camera. Author Syl Arena spent many years in photo school-eventually earning a BFA in fine art photography. Yet, the most important lessons he learned about being a photographer, he learned by being a father, husband, business owner, mentor, and artist. Photography, it turns out, has more to do with who you are as a person than with the brand of gear you use. For both amateurs and pros, LIDLIPS will expand your understanding of photography and inspire you to create images in completely new ways. Here's a sampling of a few LIDLIPS titles: #1 - If you can't be remarkable, be memorable. #17 - Learn to think of the viewfinder as optional. #22 - There is nothing more interesting to us than photographs of other people. #32 - Be open to your camera capturing realities you did not see. #46 - Creativity comes as a breeze before it comes as a gale. #56 - Hollywood is waiting to teach you how to light. #68 - Making yourself vulnerable is a sign of strength. #77 - Play photography like a team sport. #83 - Sometimes the best way to see something is to not look straight at it. #92 - The exotic is easy. The common is hard.

LIDLIPS Lessons I Didn't Learn In Photo School: 100 Modern Insights On Photography

PixSylated

Licht und Beleuchtung: Licht verstehen, mit Licht gestalten - Grundlagen für Fotografen

Dpunkt.Verlag GmbH

Iluminación para la fotografía digital. Los secretos del flash y la luz natural (Spanish Edition)

Anaya Multimedia

El manual de los flashes Speedlite (Spanish Edition)

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