In this flash photography tutorial, I’m going to provide some practical tips on how to use a flash for total beginners. Even if you’ve never taken your flash out of the box, you can do this because I will show you how to use it in the simplest way possible. Now is the time to...
Avoid harsh light whenever possible. I never like to find myself in a position where I have to use an undiffused and high-power flash to try to overpower the sun in order to fill eye pocket shadows while also balancing exposure. The sweaty people will wonder why they look so shiny havin...
I believe that mastering flash photography comes down to being intentional about using artificial lighting. If you know why you’re doing it then it will be easier to make the choices of how. The main reason to use flash is if it’s necessary to make a better image than what you can ...
The flash is a tool in your toolkit, so don’t be afraid to use it. “The more I photograph, the more I realize that flash can be used all the time,” says Castor. “I used to think it was limited to after the sun went down or in an indoor situation. And it’s definitely he...
Flash photography can give you beautiful results when done right. As an aspiring photographer, no matter how much you may fear flash photography, you must learn how to work with different lights and use off camera flash. Of course, natural light photogra
How Do You Use Long Exposure Flash? To get this to work, all you need is a camera with a flash and the ability to change the shutter speed. After that, you have two options: 1st (front) curtain sync or 2nd (rear) curtain sync. ...
For the second image I have retained the same camera settings, I simply have added one front flash. The slow shutter speed has enabled me to use the ambient light in the scene and this evens out the lighting in the entire image. The flash also “froze” my subject so I don’t have ...
How to Use a Reflector for Headshots Reflectors are a headshot photographer’s best friend. The more reflectors you have, the more options you’ll have for using them as well. You can create a more complex setup like the one featured above (which only uses one on-camera flash and four...
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Diving into off-camera flash photography opens up a world of exciting, new and creative possibilities. Besides giving you the option to shape and control the light in your image with a flash unit, you can also use colored gels to modify the color of your scene to add either a subtle crea...