Vanessa Joy

If your past attempts at learning flash have all ended in failure (not to mention tears and/or blind rage), then The Off-Camera Flash Handbook is about to change everything for you. For years, photographer Vanessa Joy has been using off-camera flash to create gorgeous portraits that look like they were shot in the most beautiful natural light at the perfect time of day. Well, guess what? That consistent look was not created thanks to the most amazing luck with the weather. No. It was created by a pro photographer who mastered her use of off-camera flash.

And with her down-to-earth and practical explanations, that’s exactly what Vanessa teaches you in this book. Vanessa breaks down off-camera flash into an easy-to-understand approach, and instead of focusing on the gear and the settings (which are also included, of course), she focuses on the kinds of shots you want to make. This book is about learning to use off-camera flash easily and quickly so that you can create beautiful, natural-looking light in any situation, at any time you need it…regardless of the weather or time of day. The book is divided into three parts. Part One covers the fundamentals of off-camera flash, and it does so without blasting you with a firehose of information. Instead, Vanessa gives you the basics you need so that you can start shooting right away without becoming overwhelmed with technical jargon. Once you’re set up and ready to go, Vanessa jumps right into Part Two with specific photo scenarios and real-world situations where you’ll learn key techniques for using your flash to create consistent, beautiful photographs. For each scenario, Vanessa provides the goal for the shoot, a gear list, the step-by-step shooting instructions, and images that show both the progress of the shoot and the behind-the-scenes shots or lighting diagrams of the setup. She also discusses problems you may encounter, variations on the shot, and additional practical scenarios for each situation. Just a few examples include:. • Recreating the golden hour at any time• Shooting groups• Making indoors look like outdoors• Enhancing natural light• Using flash at events• Working in harsh sunlight• Creating silhouettes• Shooting at sunset• Fixing an ugly-light room• And much moreFinally, Part Three tackles the questions you’ll likely have once you’ve got the basics under your belt and you’re already creating great photos with your off-camera flash—things like high-speed sync, sync speed, a practical understanding of the inverse square law, etc. There is also a helpful FAQ section at the end of the book.

"The Business of Wedding Photography" is the ultimate guide for photographer who want to level their photography skills to the next level. This book will walk photographers on how to map your success, dive deep into doing what you love, and how to set goals. This book will give in depth steps on how to not fail at keeping your goals, tried and true strategies for success, and five ways to get more out of engagement sessions sales.

Joy's strategies will educate you on how to run an efficient business, an introduction to the Monday wedding hangover blog series, what to do to improve client relationships, how to bring in new business, pricing best practices, and resolving clients' issues. Table of Contents. 1. MAPPING YOUR SUCCESS. 2. DOING WHAT YOU LOVE. 3. SETTING GOALS (AND HOW TO NOT FAIL AT KEEPING THEM). 4. TRIED AND TRUE STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS. 5. 5 WAYS TO GET MORE OUT OF ENGAGEMENT SESSION SALES. 6. RUNNING AN EFFICIENT BUSINESS. 7. THE MONDAY WEDDING HANGOVER BLOG SERIES. 8. IMPROVE CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS. 9. BRINGING IN NEW BUSINESS. 10. PRICING BEST PRACTICES. 11. RESOLVING CLIENT ISSUES. 12. THE RED TAPE.

"The Art of Wedding Photography" is for the budding and experienced wedding photographer alike, for those looking to take their craft to the next level. Attract higher end, luxury clientele by learning how to create stunning imagery that stands out in today's crowded market. Join in a deep-dive study on subjects such as posing and lighting, working with a second photographer, and some of author Vanessa Joy's photography gear favorites and much, much more. In addition to an all-encompassing wedding photography guide, Joy encourages readers to strive beyond and learn sales processes that'll raise your bottom line.

Wait no longer to make an investment into your business and craft, unlock the secrets with Joy's book today. This book includes free digital downloads to support written material. Table of Contents. CHAPTER 1 FIRST THINGS. Creative Subjectivity: Rules to Know Before You Break Them. Looking Up and Looking Down. CHAPTER 2 POSING. Ten Great Pose Ideas for a Bride and Groom. Three Overlooked Posing Secrets. Hips, Hands, and Height. Three Tips on Posing Men. Three Tips on Posing Women. Posing Large Groups Quickly. Five Rules to Group Photos. CHAPTER 3 MANAGING THE SHOOT. Family Photos Fast. How to Photograph the Details at a Wedding. How to Shoot an Engagement Session. CHAPTER 4 THE SECOND SHOOTER. Five Second - Shooter Musts. CHAPTER 5 STRATEGIES OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY. Six Ways to Make Your Bride a Knockout. Five Tips on How to Photograph Bridesmaids. Five Steps to Easy Headshots. How to Effectively Bounce Flash at an Event. CHAPTER 6 LIGHTING. Wedding Lighting – It's Not About the Light. Three Easy Lighting Setups for the Natural Light Photographer. How to Take Bright and Colorful Photos. Challenges of a Natural Light Photographer. Lighting for Social Branding. Two Lights, One Easy Setup. CHAPTER 7 EDITING AND PRODUCTION. Should You Switch to Capture One From Lightroom? Tips for Skin Tones – Do's and Don'ts for Pre- and Post-Production. CHAPTER 8 EQUIPMENT FOR THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER. Shooting in a Studio When You're a Natural Light Photographer 110. Why I Dumped My 85mm 1.2 L. Five Reasons Why Every Photographer Should Own a 50mm Lens. Tips for Tethering: Five Things You Should Know. CHAPTER 9 EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS. Four Ways to Add a Touch of Glam to Your Wedding Work. How to Keep Your Style Outside Your Genre. No More Mondays. Newborn Photography – From a Mom's POV. How to Rock an Album Design.