On-Camera Flash Techniques for Digital Wedding and Portrait Photography at Dominant Systems Book Store

"On-camera flash or strobe lighting is demystified in Neil van Niekerk's latest book." sacramentobookreview.com

"Explains everything you need to know about properly using a flash to capture the best possible image each and every time." Shutterbug

"This is my #1 pick so far for Photography Book of the Year . . . Thank

you Neil van Niekerk for sharing your pearls of wisdom in a way that is easy to understand, without using 47 speedlights or $1000+ in light modifiers! www.ronmart.blogspot.com

"The best book I have read on the subject of shooting with your Speedlight on your hot shoe. Weeklyphototips.blogspot.com

"Owning this book will give you a college-level course worth of instruction on the hows, whys and wherefores of on-camera flash." digitalweddingforum.com/blog

Customer Reviews & Comments
Disclaimers: 1. I do know Neil van Niekerk 2. I use very little flash I've known Mr. Niekerk for more than a few years and there are few photographers for whom I have as much respect, personally or professionally. While I am known for my "available light" work I do consider a mastery of light, be it available or supplemental, to be crucial for the production of great images. Mr. Williams states, eloquently, in his foreword that we live in the age of the "quick-fix" during which period it really does seem to be de rigueur to eschew knowledge and learning. If you recognize that "flash" is your weak point, or if you desire to improve your lighting skills & knowledge then I suggest that this book should not only be on your purchase list, at the top :), but also that you do spend the time reading, practicing and understanding the techniques and concepts presented in it, paying particular attention to Mr. van Niekerk's statement regarding manual exposure; "You decide. Not the camera." This is of key importance and is often overlooked or neglected The book itself is very well written, using precise, unambiguous language leaving little, if any, room for misunderstanding. The chapter subjects are comprehensive. The diagrams are clear and concise and each and every photograph in the book illustrates its point very clearly. My only issue with the foreword is that Mr. William's statement this "is a fantastic book" is that it is not in bold print! It is indeed a fantastic book. It's not a quick fix, I don't believe it was ever intended to be one. It does require reading and practice, after all practice does make perfect! George Weir

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