Front Cover -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- 1. THE ROAD TO CREATIVE FREEDOM -- A Forgotten Truth -- A Two-Flash Walk-Through -- A Three-Flash Walk-Through -- 2. THE GEAR -- A Word About Gear -- What Do I Need? -- For Manual Shooters -- For Automatic Shooters -- What to Look for in a Flash -- Used Equipment -- Look for a PC Port -- Communication Basics -- Radio Transmitters/Receivers -- Cactus Radio Transmitter and Receivers -- A Wired Approach -- The Optical Route -- Advanced Lighting Systems -- When It's Just You and the Model -- Support Issues -- Light Stands -- Camera Tripods -- Sticking the Flash -- Tabletop Tripods -- Modification Options -- Commercial Options -- DIY Options -- One Umbrella and One Softbox -- 3. MESSAGE-BUILDING -- Of the Digital Revolution and the Multiple Flash Shooter -- A New Approach to Message-Building -- A Simple Process -- Dialing In a Feeling -- Perspective -- Lens Choice -- Aperture Choice -- Dealing with the Rest -- The Road Ahead -- 4. NUTS AND BOLTS -- Flash-Sync Speed -- Keeping Your Aperture Choices Intact -- The FP or High-Speed Sync Option -- Cross-Polarization -- Neutral-Density Filters -- Electronic Shutters -- The Point-and-Shoot Advantage -- A Point-and-Shoot Walk-Through -- Basic Settings -- Lighting Decisions -- Taking the Picture -- Creative Close-ups -- Hidden in the Shadows -- 5. NOW THINGS GET FUN -- Getting Started -- The Next Step -- Backyard Basics: Your First Black Background -- Creating Your Own Environment -- Some Additional Tips -- Take Control -- Begin with the Base Light -- Mind the Flash-Sync Speed -- Use Radio Triggers -- Use Modifiers -- Use a Polarizer-Always -- Pack for the Shoot -- Push Yourself -- Buy Lots of Velcro -- Buy Some Sandbags -- Have Fun -- Getting a Little Wet: A Classic Two-Light Setup.

Here Comes the Bride: A Classic Three-Light Setup -- Chilling Out: A Four-Light Setup -- Breaking it Down: A Five-Light Setup -- Putting it All Together: One More Five-Light Setup -- GEAR BOX -- INDEX -- Back Cover.