In this recent video, Gavin Hoey explains that speed lights are an excellent option for hair lights because they are small, portable, and easy to maneuver. However, he notes that they can be challenging to use because they do not have a modeling lamp, which makes it difficult to see where the light will fall. […]
Using flash in photography is not just a matter of illuminating the subjects. When used properly, it can craft the shape of the subject, add contrast, and even set a mood to the image. It’s thus quite essential that you learn to use flash the correct way if you want to develop as a photographer. […]
The availability of light can be greatly reduced whenever you’re working indoors. This is why many wedding and event photographers work with on-camera flash setups and speedlights. These are solid light sources and can yield great results when used properly. But because a flash is still small, the light it produces is harsh, resulting in […]
On its own, a speedlite may seem like a humble, straightforward piece of equipment. However, for many photographers, learning to manually balance flash photography involves a lot of guesswork and frustration. What many people don’t realize is that the oft-ignored TCM feature can save a lot of hassle when working with off-camera lighting. What exactly […]
Photography is an art form that relies heavily on lighting to create the desired effect. While natural light is often preferred, it is not always the best option to achieve the look you want. In his YouTube video, photographer Taylor Willard discusses the ultimate budget flash setup to get you started in portrait photography when […]
Most of the time photographers opt for composites for creative purposes, but sometimes they’re a necessity. Whatever the case may be, when shooting for a composite image, it’s essential that the different scenes have consistent lighting. Photographer Robert Hall explains the process of photographing a composite using flash to easily execute the post-production process in […]
Bouncing a flash is often the only viable technique to quickly expose for a photo in a fast changing scenario. Take a wedding reception, for example. Hopping from one room to another and one lighting scenario to the next, a photographer has very little time to adjust to the changing light. If you’re working with […]
Do you ever find yourself shooting indoors with a flash, and when you look at the image, the background is so dark it may as well not be there? If you’re working with a camera that has manual mode, there’s an easy fix. Adorama’s David Bergman explains in the video below: While a darkened background […]
One common mistake that beginners make when starting out with flash photography is that they get comfortable with using a flash mounted on the hot shoe of the camera. They’re not aware of the potential that those flashes have when used off camera. Photographer Ed Verosky explains how you can remotely trigger your flash and […]
In poorly lit conditions, slow shutter speeds let ample ambient light into the camera resulting in a good exposure. But the problem with slow shutter speed is that it will make moving subjects appear blurry. However, when a flash is used, even moving subjects appear frozen and sharp. Why does this happen? Photographer Mark Wallace […]
