Canon® Speedlite System Digital Field Guide, 2nd Edition

Acknowledgments

Although only one name appears on the cover of this book, a project like this brings an entire team of people together in seemingly unrelated ways that all contribute to the creation of this Digital Field Guide. We live in an age of community today, and I would be remiss if I didn't mention mine — these wonderful folks who inspired me or answered my calls, spending hours discussing technical details or volunteering time and equipment to help me create this book.

To Dean Collins, the master of lighting and Photoshop guru who showed me that photography is all about the light, not the gear. His knowledge of how to manipulate light and his entertaining teaching style have made a lasting impression on me. Though Dean is no longer with us, I am forever in his debt.

To photographer Rick Becker, of Becker Studios in New York City, who opened up his Pandora's box of lighting techniques and shared with me the secrets of studio lighting.

To Bob and Shirley Hunsicker of Pharos Studios, my early mentors in studio photography and business, whose guidance and friendship contributed immeasurably to my photographic career.

To Michael Paul Wyman of Pro Photo Supply, my local pro camera shop, who single-handedly allowed me access to all the gear and technical data of the Canon Speedlite System that I needed to create this book.

To photographers David Hobby, Joe McNally, Syl Arena, and John Harrington, who share their lighting and business expertise through blogs and Web sites in their selfless ...