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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Lighting Problem
This weekend, I did several sessions with senior portraits. The problem I had was so weird and I was wondering if anyone had ever had the same problem. I never changed the possition of the lights, ... |
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Flash Photography: Distance to Subject?
I've had a few headaches with making pictures using the flash. Are there any minimal distances for the use of flash? Thank you.... |
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Which Flash Would Be Best?
Hi all. I am considering buying an external flash for my Canon Rebel XT. I am considering either the Canon 580 EX or the Canon 430 EX. I would consider myself an advanced amateur to intermediate... |
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How to Shoot Animals So Eyes Don't Flash Out?
Does anyone have some advice on how to shoot animals, especially cats, without their eyes flashing out?... |
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External Flash - Battery Power?
I am using a Canon 550 flash, which requires 4 AA batteries. I run through tons of batteries during the course of a typical wedding day. I can see in the prints when the batteries are weakening. ... |
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Shadows from Flash
I heard that certain backdrops will mitigate flash shadows. Is that possible? I am about to take some organization photos in a very dark and dreary place, and last year I almost got away with it by... |
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Best Watt Size for Studio Mono Flash?
I'm finally going flash! Considering Elinchrom D-Lite 4 Compact Monolight Flash Kit. What's the best all mono flash size? 200 watt or 400 watt, or bigger?... |
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Interior Design Shooting
I have my first interior design shoot coming up. I'll be shooting with a DSLR, so it's not expected to be right on perfect, but I'm concerned about lighting setups. It will be during ... |
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Lighting Ratios and Flash Photography
Hello everyone. I'm new to this site and just came across it after reading some great posts in the forums. I have a question about calculating lighting ratios. I'm using a two light setup... |
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Canon External Flash
I am considering buying an external flash for my Canon 30D Any opinions on the best one?... |
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Fill Flash Frustration...
I've read, searched, but it's just not working. Every time I try to use fill flash outside - on a portrait to lift the shadows - I end up with a totally overexposed picture. I'm using a... |
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Double Image: What Happened?
What happened? I used a main light with a white umbrella, a hair light., an off-camera flash with my Canon Digital Rebel XT. Why the double image? ... |
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Flash Mystery?
Hey guys,I was watchin television today, and I saw a photographer on this show shooting portrait-style pics and he's got a digi SLR and speedlight as well. But over the flash, he had this big w... |
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Wide-Angle Lens Vs. Built-In Flash
I recently took a dozen or more flash pictures (with the built-in flash) indoors at an awards dinner - with my Canon-20-D and a Sigma 10-20MM digital f.4-5.6 lens. Just about every one came out dar... |
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Flash Photography: Some Tips and Tricks
Idiot's Guide to Flash-I'm so green with photography that I'm still planted in the dirt ... no sprout yet. I need a book or a Web site or some other type of instruction that explains f... |
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Fill Flash with Backlight
So far, I have been playing it safe and finding soft light in open shade and using a reflector. I would like to get into using fill flash but I'm not sure how to meter. If I am having the subje... |
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External Flash for Photographing Party?
Heeellpp. I have just been asked to shoot an engagement party tomorrow evening. It will mostly be light, late afternoon through to evening. I do not have an external flash as yet. Do I need one or... |
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Avoiding Harsh Shadows with Flash
What is the best way to avoid the ugly shadows apparent when using flash with the camera in an upright position? I have no problems using flash with a bracket when camera held in normal position b... |
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Flash for Digital Rebel
Which flash would be better suited for me if I want to take close-ups and portrait photos ... Canon or Promaster? Thank you, Bruce.... |
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Using Flash for People Shots Outside
Hello... How should you use a flash on an SLR camera (separate flash that you insert onto the hot shoe plate) for shooting people outdoors? I know that directness is harsh, so what other ways are ... |
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