Photo Shadows
Jan 3, 2015 15:46:05 #
I have a shadow behind one side of my "people" photos. I think that I have enough space between my subject and the wall or background material. Yes this happens with the flash. What can I do to eliminate the unwanted shadows?
Jan 3, 2015 16:07:32 #
Triggerhappy wrote:
I have a shadow behind one side of my "people" photos. I think that I have enough space between my subject and the wall or background material. Yes this happens with the flash. What can I do to eliminate the unwanted shadows?
It helps if you post the photograph but generally depending on the distance from the flash to the ceiling you are better of pointing the flash toward the ceiling so the flash is somewhat diffused letting it spread over a larger area that also lights the offending shadow area. I hope I explained that so it is understandable.
Dennis
Jan 3, 2015 16:08:25 #
Jan 3, 2015 16:13:22 #
You can get a shadow on a wall 50 feet away, it's just a BIGGER shadow so sometimes you don't notice it. Like Dennis said, bounce the flash off the ceiling
Jan 3, 2015 16:17:05 #
Triggerhappy wrote:
I have a shadow behind one side of my "people" photos. I think that I have enough space between my subject and the wall or background material. Yes this happens with the flash. What can I do to eliminate the unwanted shadows?
More distance, softer flash, higher ambient light behind subject
Jan 3, 2015 16:35:43 #
Jan 4, 2015 10:17:48 #
Hi.
You don't state if you are using the camera's built-in pop-up flah 'cos this is your problem. It is to direct and if your subject is near a wall - even a few feet from it - you are going to get a shadow behind the subject and this will happen with a interior shots when using the camera. If possible (and if you can afford ti) buy an external flash for the synchronising with the hotshoe on the camera and you will be able to bounce flas from the ceiling to spread its light over the subject (watch that it isn't a coloured ceiling as this will introduce a colour cast to you photograph) or even reverse the head and fire the flash backwards and this, too, will soften the shadow. But if you are using the camera's pop-up flash, why not diffue the light by placing a folder cloth (secured with an elastic band) over the front of the flash to soften the output? Again, if you are stuck for cash and can't afford an external flas, you can purchase a small diffuser pack on Amazon specially designed for pop-up flashes. Hope this helps. Philphotog, Perth, Scotland
You don't state if you are using the camera's built-in pop-up flah 'cos this is your problem. It is to direct and if your subject is near a wall - even a few feet from it - you are going to get a shadow behind the subject and this will happen with a interior shots when using the camera. If possible (and if you can afford ti) buy an external flash for the synchronising with the hotshoe on the camera and you will be able to bounce flas from the ceiling to spread its light over the subject (watch that it isn't a coloured ceiling as this will introduce a colour cast to you photograph) or even reverse the head and fire the flash backwards and this, too, will soften the shadow. But if you are using the camera's pop-up flash, why not diffue the light by placing a folder cloth (secured with an elastic band) over the front of the flash to soften the output? Again, if you are stuck for cash and can't afford an external flas, you can purchase a small diffuser pack on Amazon specially designed for pop-up flashes. Hope this helps. Philphotog, Perth, Scotland
Jan 6, 2015 16:35:04 #
Just what I needed to know.
I do not have a flash other than the one on the camera but I will try to deflect the flash.
What would be a good flash to buy w/o breaking the bank?
Thanks ever so much all of you. Ugly Hedgehog is a great source with knowledgeable members.
Regarding not using a flash: I need to learn how to use the Manual offering on my camera. I just see black when I look through the viewfinder on Manual settings. Duh... I've tried reading how to use but I still see only black.
I do not have a flash other than the one on the camera but I will try to deflect the flash.
What would be a good flash to buy w/o breaking the bank?
Thanks ever so much all of you. Ugly Hedgehog is a great source with knowledgeable members.
Regarding not using a flash: I need to learn how to use the Manual offering on my camera. I just see black when I look through the viewfinder on Manual settings. Duh... I've tried reading how to use but I still see only black.
Jan 6, 2015 16:38:09 #
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