At long last here it is, my new eBook on working with light! I think the title is pretty self-explanatory. You can see some sample screen grabs below and HERE you can download the sample PDF (845kb).
You can buy it HERE or click on the title image. The price is again US$12. After payment you’ll be automatically taken to the download link.
I wanted this eBook to be useful for photographers of different levels, from those who have just begun to understand how critical light is to photography, to the more experienced individuals ready to dive into the world of artificial lighting and try new things.
The information inside should be relevant to anyone who’s passionate about light, but wants to stay compact – that includes travel and documentary photographers, wedding photographers, portrait photographers and even low-budget commercial shooters.
In short here’s what the readers will learn after going through the eBook:
- How to create “believable” looking artificial light with a single off camera flash in a softbox or with a reflector
- How to get the most out of available light – with and without the help of artificial light
- Gain a deeper understanding of natural light and how it can be used creatively, even in challenging situations
- How to “sculpt” with artificial and natural light
- How to light scenes with a flash without killing the existing atmospheric light
All you need to purchase the eBook is HERE.
List and explanations of my equipment
Breaking down images with descriptions and diagrams
Comparison – Images taken with a flash and without
Diagrams for working with the reflector
Sample images taken under natural light with complete Exif data
If you like the e-book or know photographers who may find it useful – please spread the word. As with the previous eBook all the income from this will be used for good 
– i.e. photography and more travel, which will also result in more photography and more viewing pleasure for the readers of this blog.
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Tags: ebook, education, Flash Photography, learn, light, strobist
September 4, 2009 at 1:25 pm
‘GOT IT !!!!!!!!!
Just had a quick look, and it just look sexy and pretty consistent!
Thanks mitch
September 4, 2009 at 3:18 pm
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September 5, 2009 at 7:44 am
Thanks Mitch! Just dowloaded the eBook! Like your other one: very easy to follow and understand. And the images… Awesome!
September 5, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Congrats on your ebook, looks excellent.
Any plans to release this on iPhone – it would be a killer on that platform, I’d buy it in a flash (no pun intended).
Cheers.
September 6, 2009 at 5:09 am
Wow I want to get this one as well, the last e-book was excellent. Hopefully sometime this month, I’m kinda broke now
September 6, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Thanks for the nice words folks.
David: no plans for the iPhone app, I’m not a Mac user and I believe you need a Mac to create those. Maybe one day
September 7, 2009 at 5:45 am
Mitchell — Very well done again. Packed with useful info. You’ve obviously put alot of effort into it and it shows.
I was going to ask what you thought of using a small shoot-through umbrella instead of the softbox as it would presumably be quicker to setup in the field, but I think I’ve answered my own question — the umbrella would be (even more) distracting to people as it’s a recognisable object being used in an odd (to a non-photog) way. What do you think?
Thanks again.
September 7, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Brock: Yes, it would be odd and the Photoflex portable softbox is much more compact. I can’t see an umbrella fitting into a handbag or a backpack.
You’d also have lots of fun with an umbrella in windy situations 
September 8, 2009 at 10:45 am
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September 10, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Mitch,
I got referred from pixelatedimage blog site. Just a suggestion may be you should offer a combined price for both e-books (of let’s say $20/-).
Just a suggestion. I bought David’s e-book yesterday so this is next on my list. I like it that you have Cannon Specific instructions. Btw I saw in sample that you have section on setup of a light (constant flood) and flash? Is that correct?.
Thank you,
September 10, 2009 at 9:23 pm
I wish you included information on the gels you used. That would give a better idea on how to choose the appropriate gel for a given situation..
September 10, 2009 at 9:30 pm
PK: Thanks for the suggestion, I will consider it.
VG: Unfortunately I don’t have the gels labeled, but I also feel that if you get that sample kit, it’ll be very easy to find the gels that you need. There are many similar gels and all of them do a good job. There’s no need to stick to one and to ignore the others.
September 11, 2009 at 6:21 pm
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September 12, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Good luck for your ebook, nice.
September 13, 2009 at 7:25 am
Congratulations on your latest ebook. Like others I also found your site and the ebook from David duChemin’s blog but I’m glad that I did. The ebook is excellent, easy to read and full of great information.
On the question asked about the iPhone App, it’s possible to get this ebook, and any other pdf, on an iPhone or Touch by using an app like Good Reader. I actually have Seeing The Light on my iPod Touch and have read some of it that way, although I have to say to only way to appreciate the book is to view it on large screen.
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September 15, 2009 at 6:56 am
hello mitchell, i have just discovered you (via 1x.com) and am utterly blown away by your work. I’m lucky that i do get to travel quite a bit (live in Africa, Tanzania) and your images inspire me hugely. I have just downloaded your ebook ‘understanding post processing’ as this is an area still quite new to me. i’m very much looking forward to learning more. your images are a delight, i’m very happy to find you
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September 29, 2009 at 6:59 am
Thanks Mitchell for this 2nd ebook!
Didn’t explored this book yet but will with great delight! As your precedent ebook, it’s all clear, simple and effective!
Thank you for producing such condensed -yet clear for the beginner I am- information!
PDF is great too, I’ll have it in my laptop everywhere I go!
Cheers!
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October 25, 2009 at 11:50 am
Hallo Mitchell,
I was downloaded your book, and i am surprised how simple and effective your book is! Thank you, and wish you a good light.
Srecko Krasan
Montenegro
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