Learn about things such as hummingbird flash photography, long range flash photography, etc. in this Q&A. Or for more tips, look at Flash Photography: Balancing with Ambient Light, an article written by Jed Manwaring.
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Flash Attachments for 35mm
I hope someone can tell me the difference between dedicated and non-dedicated flash attachments. Also, what is a "hot shoe"? Thanks.... |
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Light Metering
With the modern range of digital SLR cameras, is there still a need for a hand-held light meter?? And would an umbrella soft box help with outdoor portraits? Thank you.... |
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White Card and Bouncing Light
Why do some news photographers put a small white card in the top of a flash gun and the flash gun is slightly tilted upward? ... |
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Does Softer Light Equal Less Sharpness?
I have started using studio slave flash with a translucent white umbrella. I don't use a flash meter, I calculate my aperture by using guide # (use half GN power due to the umbrella reflection... |
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How to Take Portraits with Fill Flash
Why am I having a problem with inconsistent background exposure when using fill flash? Sometimes when I do portraits in the evening the background comes out much darker than it really is. How can I... |
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Setting Up a Portable Studio
I'm in need of information on how to achieve "quality" studio portraits. My equipment consists of a Nikon camera with a SB-50DX flash unit on a Stratos bracket. I have had all sorts of problems... |
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Flash Shadows When Shooting Portraits
I am experiencing many problems with dark shadows when taking portrait photos. Any suggestions on how to eliminate them? Thanks.... |
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Using Studio Flash
Is it possible to use studio flash without a flashmeter?I have a Canon Eos Elan 7e and no flash. I am thinking of buying the Alienbees b800 but if I do I won't have the budget now to acquire a ... |
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Red Eye Reduction Feature on Small Camera
I have an Olympus DLX Stylus camera and I noticed that the red eye reduction mode does not really work when my models are young children or have blue eyes. Can you explain please why?... |
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