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December 24, 2011 By 6 Comments
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"Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I just finished your book, 100% Reliable Flash Photography, and found the information to be excellent. I really liked your simple approach for indoor and outdoor modes and I tried your two light setup with my softboxes and loved the results I got. You helped clear up a few issues I was having with my lighting. Thanks again." -- Chris Mann
"I love receiving Ed's newsletters (and mini-guides). I learn so much each time it arrives in my inbox. Ed always has great tips that are easily read, complete with how-to instructions on portrait lighting, as well as a shopping guide for setting up a reasonable inexpensive studio. I loved that. He is a wealth of knowledge. Thanks so much Ed." -- Lori Whalen
"Thank you Ed... I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate the mini-guide. Your books and news letters on flash photography have helped me immensely. Keep up the great work!" -- Frank Angelico
"I’ve been subscribing to Ed Verosky’s newsletter for the past few years, ever since I first downloaded his eBook 100% Reliable Flash Photography. His newsletter, just like his eBooks, is on point, articulate, and packed with easy to follow instructions and advice. In a world where information-overload seems routine; Verosky’s newsletter is one of only two that I religiously read and which I always consider time well spent." -- Lori Maloney, Bella Faccia Photography (Canada)
"Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I just finished your book, 100% Reliable Flash Photography, and found the information to be excellent. I really liked your simple approach for indoor and outdoor modes and I tried your two light setup with my softboxes and loved the results I got. You helped clear up a few issues I was having with my lighting. Thanks again." -- Chris Mann
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I am an amateur photographer who is looking to start experimenting with flash. This was a great tutorial for me to get started since I have the equipment, but no money for classes or workshops. Thank you very much. I’m going to try this right now.
I stumble on your website. i was looking for how to use nikon speedlites for portraits and was wondering if you have any tutorials that deals with nikon speedlites 900, and i use a D300 . Still learning but want to get better .
you dont believe but i love such type of light set up
I use at least 50% of my clicks with single light sorce
A useful little starter in lighting – concise, simple and well illustrated. Thanks Ed, keep them coming.
Thanks so much! I really appreciated the detail you shared in placing the subject and your light.
Thanks Ed for sharing this video. There are lots of photography tutorials using small speed lights with shoot thru umbrella. Those speed lights are much expensive than the more efficient entry level studio lights made by Alien Bee or Elinchrom. The only benefit of using speed light is convenient to carry when shooting in locations where carrying heavy equipment is a problem. Light spill all over the place with shot thru umbrella, bounce off ceiling and walls, making the images look flat. I have tried shoot thru umbrella many times. Eventually gave up. I prefer using bounce of umbrella or softbox. Control light spill onto the back ground is very difficult for many home studios or small rooms. With the subject 6 feet away the back ground, 3 feet from the main light and approx 8 feet from the camera to the subject to avoid perspective distortion, and couple feet working space behind the camera. The room will need to be 16-18 feet. To complicate the matter more, I use a fill light close to camera axle and near the camera to create even fill. Fill light spill onto the back ground seems have little solution. How do you control light spill in the situation where the model leaning against the wall or headboard? You advice is very appreciated.