David Ziser: Captured by the Light New Book -AWESOME!

[trac76002]

I just wanted to say that this book has been a tremendous help to me. I have bought tons of books/videos about lighting, wedding photography, off-camera flash, etc. but this is BY FAR the best book I have read.

I attended his Digital Wake Up Call in Dallas and pre-ordered the book at that time. I just received 2 weeks ago and it was even signed by David.

Anyway, I just wanted to highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning about wedding photography.

I like that he discusses the different types of traditional posing and also lighting patterns. He also talks about those things with off-camera flash that can make you stand out from most other photographers.

He also has some on-line training videos on Kelby training that were even more helpful but also covered in the book.

Definitely, the best read I have found since starting officially in biz 2 years ago!

[Tom]

Thanks. I put it on my Amazon wish list and plan on getting it soon.

[MemoryMakers]

He also is doing another webinar coming up. I did his last one and it goes over the book and he tells you lots of good information. I received the book too and I love it! I just wish I could read more of it at one time!!

[DD3]

I've got the book. It covers a lot of the sessions he does on KelbyTraining.com and a lot of the information covered on the seminar he did in SanAntonio last year. Good information...even for us hobbyist.

[bhurdle]

Thanks for the insight. Adding it to my Amazon cart as well. I was registered for the workshop but missed it. They sent me the materials, though.

[Tom]

I found it interesting that he suggest shooting everything at ~5.6.

Still going through a lot of it. I like a lot of his lighting. But yeah, he isn't gonna get me to stop down.

[linque]

Originally Posted by Thomas Campbell

I found it interesting that he suggest shooting everything at ~5.6.

That is a very odd thing to say. I got curious and found this link which explains why he says that. Here's a quote.

At F5.6 I also knew what my flash working distance needed to be relative to my subject at the different power settings. Too many people fuss to many times about F-stops and shutter speeds and end up taking forever to get the shot. I suggest you lock onto one repeatable F-stop and know your distances for the various power settings of your off-camera flash. Enough said. Check out the following tutorial below to see what I mean. Enjoy! -David

[Tom]

Originally Posted by linque

That is a very odd thing to say. I got curious and found this link which explains why he says that. Here's a quote.

Is it really that hard to calculate "I need to drop two stops on my flash (or I need to use 1/4th as much light) to shoot f/2.8?"

[Jake]

Originally Posted by Thomas Campbell

Is it really that hard to calculate "I need to drop two stops on my flash (or I need to use 1/4th as much light) to shoot f/2.8?"

Looking at all the crappy work people have on their websites, I would have to say "yes, it's really that hard"

[linque]

Originally Posted by thejakestir

Looking at all the crappy work people have on their websites, I would have to say "yes, it's really that hard"

You must have visited my Flickr page...

[jkderby]

Good book. Makes someone think about their own technique.