Syl Arena’s new book, Speedliter’s Handbook: Learning to Craft Light with Canon Speedlites, currently has 45 ratings on Amazon.com and 100% of them are 5-star. I just ordered my copy and am really looking forward to it, even though the book focuses on Canon Speedlites and I use Nikon gear.

But even before his book arrives, I’m already impressed with Syl’s Six Point Checklist For Speedliting. There’s more helpful info on how to light with strobes in this one blog post than you’re likely to find anywhere else. I’ve already read it twice.