Rating  - Exactly what it sets out to be
Got it yesterday, finished it last night, and again today.
An excellent book, giving a lot of information on basic "minimalist lighting" how-to. He knows whereof he speaks, and covers lights, synch, equipment, how to carry it, and shows how to use it in several situations.
A person could do worse than to copy his set ups for each and every assignment. They would be guaranteed a well lighted photo.
Sure, the man shows Nikon equipment, and Canon,too So? He USES Nikon. Canon owns about 60% of the market, and Nikon about 30%, so most pros use either system. He is a pro, likely with multiple thousands of $$$ in heavy equipment in his studio, which he doesn't use as often as he once did.
And, he explains the use of the latest lighting technology, which is marvelous, but expen$ive. He never claims that minimalist equals "low budget", except relatively.
You could make a very useful "ghetto" lighting equipment package, complete with some automation from the information contained in the volume. Worth every penny!
Rating - The New Wave Of Location Lighting
The best way to learn how to become an accomplished photographer is to get hired as an assistant to a pro. The second best way is to read the best photo books and practice, practice. Here's the best photo book I've come across in a very long time. Kirk Tuck is a pro who has been there and done that, and he not only shows why location photography needs to change, but, more importantly, how to change it. This clearly written book tells you what equipment you need, how to use it, and gives numerous case histories of how actual assignments were shot. If you are new to portrait photography, or serious flash photography, or if you want to dip your feet into the pro world, you need to read this book. This is the breakthrough book, the one that is starting a lighting revolution. Others are under way (Bill Hurter's book, "Simple Lighting Techniques" just released, and Joe McNally's book due late this year). You also need to check Kirk's website. Kirk's next book will focus on minimalist studio lighting.
Rating  - Great book for newer photographers!
I really thought this book was well written with clear concise ideas and examples. I dont know if I would call it all "Minimal" but as a book for different types of location lighting, its a good book with great information. I think for more advanced users its a nice review but for newer photographers it really shows clear ways to correctly light a professional portrait..something that is lacking in so many newer photographers images.
Rating  - Really Minimalist aproach - Hardware
I was really anxious about this book whiile interested in minimalist scenarios for location and portraits. By the end, I got a feeling of good hardware book describing how to understand equipmets, brands, choosing and so. For those who is expeting Portraits techinics go for Master Lighting Guide for Portraits "Christopher Grey" - *****
Rating - A revolutionary title and a 'must have'
Photographers who shoot on location with traditional studio lighting equipment may spend more time packing equipment than designing beautiful light, but photographer author Kirk Tuck has discovered a better method, using small computerized battery-powered flash units and light accessories to achieve the same results. MINIMALIST LIGHTING is a revolutionary title and a 'must have' for any serious photography library or practicing photographer's reference set. It provides all the ins and outs of acquiring and using such equipment.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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