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Jan 01, 2019 06:47 |  #1

Can anyone recommend a good book to master flash photography?


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Jan 01, 2019 06:55 |  #2

Have you read these already?
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Jan 01, 2019 07:11 as a reply to  @ Pekka's post |  #3

I at one point read the beginnings of that! I will check that over again! Thank you!


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Jan 01, 2019 07:35 |  #4

One of the best I know is: https://www.amazon.com …-Speedlites/dp/03217110​5X (external link)


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Jan 01, 2019 07:44 |  #5

I found Scott Kelby's book very helpful

https://www.amazon.com …rds=Scott+Kelby​+%2B+flash (external link)


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Jan 01, 2019 10:23 |  #6

Syl Arena’s Speedliter’s Handbook Second Edition.

From ambient light first, to modifiers and battery choices. A great understanding with visuals as well as diagrams.
A great resource.


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