The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (881 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0321580141 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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He knows how to talk about it, shape it, color it, control it, and direct it. . Whether he’s photographing a gymnast on the Great Wall, an alligator in a swamp, or a fire truck careening through Times Square, Joe uses these flashes to create great light that makes his pictures sing. Using Nikon Speedlights, Joe lets you in on his uncensored thought process—often funny, sometimes serious, always fascinating—to demonstrate how he makes his pictures with these small flashes. Most importantly, he knows how to create itusing small hot shoe flashes.In The Hot Shoe Diaries, Joe bri
"ANOTHER WINNING BOOK BY MR. McNALLY" according to Jeffrey Payne. Anything ol' Joe puts out is worth the read. This man is smart, talented, and a funny read (usually). He leads the way for a generalist who is sponsored by Nikon, so that is kind of a downer. I don't care much for whorin' for a manufacturer, but in this day and age it is the norm. Joe hasn't lost his edge as an educator, and he is sharp as ever for a 6ANOTHER WINNING BOOK BY MR. McNALLY Jeffrey Payne Anything ol' Joe puts out is worth the read. This man is smart, talented, and a funny read (usually). He leads the way for a generalist who is sponsored by Nikon, so that is kind of a downer. I don't care much for whorin' for a manufacturer, but in this day and age it is the norm. Joe hasn't lost his edge as an educator, and he is sharp as ever for a 64 year old. Get this book and learn something, and have a laugh along the way. His credentials are impeccable, having worked for some of th. year old. Get this book and learn something, and have a laugh along the way. His credentials are impeccable, having worked for some of th. Larry Placido said Ton of info. In a nutshell? This is a fantastic book, lots of information, etc. Definitely a "do not hesitate, but just buy it" There is some info that might be daunting to a new photographer, but for those that have a basic understanding of flash photography, it will open your eyes to more possibilities than you can use. Joe McNally is a great teacher and educator, if you get a chance to see him in person, it is well worth the admission.. Information is POWER If you have access to an unlimited number of hot shoe flashes than this is for you.Even if you have on or two there are ideas. Information and learning is an ongoing process.Well written and easy to understand, if you understand a little and are interested in learning.
JOE McNALLY is an internationally acclaimed American photographer and longtime photojournalist. His most notable series is “Faces of Ground Zero—Portraits of the Heroes of September 11th,” a collection of giant Polaroid portraits. . He also photographed “The Future of Flying,” the first all-digital story for National Geographic. His award-winni
Using Nikon Speedlights, Joe lets you in on his uncensored thought process-often funny, sometimes serious, always fascinating-to demonstrate how he makes his pictures with these small flashes. He knows how to talk about it, shape it, color it, control it, and direct it. After spending more than thirty years behind the lens-working for "National Geographic," "Time," "Life," and" Sports Illustrated"-Joe McNally knows about light. Most importantly, he knows how to create itusing small hot shoe flashes. In "The Hot Shoe Diaries," Joe