Minus 2/3 – The Invisible Flash: Crafting Light for Photographers in the Field
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (879 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01N5AR2TT |
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| Number of Pages | : | 410 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Huge disappointment. Gregory Very disappointing book. Rocky nook is known for publishing great photography books so I didn't hesitate to order this one. I was expecting something along the lines of Hot Shoe Diaries or Creative Flash Photography but what I got was a printed portfolio that includes a single sentence describing the use of flash. A single sentence which sits in the middle of an empty page. There is no narrative quality to the book. There is no story telling or teaching going on In this book. The whole point of the book. According to amazon's description, was to shine a light on the particular teachings of this photographer. That is not what this book. Plus Five Stars for Minus 2/3 I've long been a fan of Gerd Ludwig's photography. I have every issue of his Geographic assignments. Along with David Alan Harvey, William Albert Allard and Joe McNally, Gerd is an inspiration. Unlike the other photographers, precious little is on the internet and YouTube featuring Gerd's techniques. Given that, his book is a phenomenal instructive work and long overdue. Not only to you get a nice collection of some of his iconic photographs, but also "how he did it" technique. DO NOT hesitate in adding this to your photo-book collection.The only suggestion would be perhaps some photos of his gear and how he attaches his color filters. A must read for the serious photographer Karen Johansson Can't say enough good things about this book! I really learned a lot. I wish he'd gone into more of his camera settings but the book was about flash - so, there ya go. If I ever have the chance to take a workshop from the author I definitely will! He knows his stuff!
His ongoing coverage of post-Soviet Russia has garnered him the distinction of being the world’s foremost color photographer documenting the region. Erich Salomon Award from German Society for Photography (DGPh) in 2014, and the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism in 2015. Ludwig is the author of Broken Empire: After the Fall of the USSR (National Geographic Society) and The Long Shadow of Chernobyl (Edition Lammerhuber). Based in Los Angeles, Ludwig continues to photograph primarily for National Geographic while exhibiting, lecturing, and teaching
Now, in Minus 2/3—The Invisible Flash: Crafting Light for Photographers in Field, Ludwig takes us behind the scenes of many of his most iconic images to share his approach to lighting with small flash. Equal parts inspiration and education, Minus 2/3 is straightforward and succinct, yet filled with numerous takeaways from one of today’s leading photographers. As a photographer focusing on diverse cultural and environmental stories, Ludwig is often confronted with a wide range of low-light situations—from classic street photography to portraiture, from scenes in bustling night clubs to intimate moments in churches—many of which require additional lighting that must be created quickly, effectively, and discreetly.More than 20 years ago, Ludwig began incorporating small handheld flashes into his photography with the aim of creating an evenly balanced look in the final
. Based in Los Angeles, Ludwig continues to photograph primarily for National Geographic while exhibiting, lecturing, and teaching workshops internationally. Gerd Ludwig was born in Alsfeld, Germany, and studied photography at Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany. His ongoing coverage of post-Soviet Russia has garnered him the distinction of being the world’s foremost color photographer documenting