Introduction
Daylight photography presents an ample enough challenge for most
shooters, so it's no wonder that taming
electronic flash sends many photographers to
the edge of madness. At least with daylight you can see what
you're shooting. The cards are on the table. But the
burst of bluish light from camera strobes lasts only a tiny fraction
of a second. There's no way to observe the light and
predict how the image is going to look. So you have to depend on technique, with a little luck thrown in for
good measure. This chapter shows you some of the secrets that pros
have been using for years to create flash pictures that are
flattering and, yes, even beautiful. |