Which setting for flash photography - Auto - Shutter priority - aperture priority - manual?
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I just attended a photo workshop the other day that highlighted shooting using both natural light and flash. Your short tutorial made everything so much clearer for me. I appreciate your presentation and concise steps.
Sep 18, 2013 15:15:24 #
I logged on for a short, 7 minute tutorial and ended up browsing all his other ones and staying for an hour! A great teacher with really good, practical info! Thanks.
Sep 19, 2013 08:01:26 #
Pentony
Loc: Earth Traveller
Synopsis: When using flash indoors, 90 % of the time use manual mode.
Thanks. This has been a worth while learning experience.
Thanks. This has been a worth while learning experience.
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St3v3M wrote:
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You're welcome. I think there will be a new one coming out early next week. I'll post a link when it does.
Sep 23, 2013 10:34:36 #
Weddingguy, I went to an event to practice shooting last week after studying my manual and watching these tutorials, determined to use manual mode. I freaked out a little because I could not get the light right. (I tried to not use flash) My friend advised me to "take a deep breath and use auto." I finally gave up and switched to auto with flash, and they turned out pretty good. I still have so much to learn! These tutorials are most helpful as I'm determined to understand the light pyramid and how to use it in any situation. Please keep 'em coming! Thanks.
Indoor flash on auto- dang harsh shadows!
Sep 23, 2013 12:14:52 #
LLucas wrote:
Weddingguy, I went to an event to practice shootin... (show quote)
Don't give up. Firstly taking photos indoors without flash should be left to iPhones etc. where the quality really doesn't matter. Pretty hard to get the "light right" when you don't have enough light. If you had left the camera on manual and added the flash, chances are your photo above would have been even better. Once you add the flash, the automatic ability of the flash will take over making the camera settings less important. You said "I finally gave up and switched to auto with flash" . . . here's a suggestion . . . when making a change, change only one thing at a time, take a test shot or two, then make a second adjustment/change. That way you will see what each step produces on it's own.
Could be wrong, but the photo above appears like a pop-up flash shot, which will guarantee harsh shadows. First step in eliminating this problem is to invest in a hot shoe flash . . . then add a reflector/diffuser to soften the shadows and get them down below the subject.
Keep practicing . . . it will all fall into place.
Sep 23, 2013 12:51:17 #
Thanks for the encouragement. Photography is an exciting hobby full of so many opportunities and variables... so much to learn and tweak. You pros are so helpful- thanks!!
(I will ask Santa for a hot shoe flash and diffuser- good suggestions)
(I will ask Santa for a hot shoe flash and diffuser- good suggestions)
Sep 23, 2013 12:59:01 #
LLucas wrote:
Thanks for the encouragement. Photography is an exciting hobby full of so many opportunities and variables... so much to learn and tweak. You pros are so helpful- thanks!!
(I will ask Santa for a hot shoe flash and diffuser- good suggestions)
(I will ask Santa for a hot shoe flash and diffuser- good suggestions)
Make sure to ask him for the Lite Genius Lite-Scoop!
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