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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Studio Lights Problem
The other day I went to a studio and took some photos using studio flashes. I took two rolls, one b&W, which I developed at home, and one color, which I took to the store to be developed. Both came... |
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Eye Glare with a Digital Camera
I just purchased a Kodak Easyshare C330 digital camera. This is my first digital camera. I am having a problem with "eye glare" in the pictures that I am taking. The problem is not "red eye", but t... |
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Using Flash Outdoors
I just bought the SB-800 for use with my D-70. I am going to practice taking some shots of my daughter later in the day ... and I am curious about angling the flash head. Should I angle it at 45 ... |
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Purchasing a Flash
I'm looking into purchasing a flash for my camera. I am clueless as to which one I should but. Does the flash have to be the same brand as my camera? I have no idea?... |
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Shadows Created by Flash
Using a direct flash, what techniques or equipment are used to avoid hard shadows on images?... |
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Flash Photography of Live Bands
How can I photograph live bands with ambient lighting that needs flash. I don't want to use flash because that kills the atmosphere. Unfortunately, all my photos are coming out blurred as the... |
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Shutter Synchronization: What Is It?
When talking about an external flash, what does it mean when it says "shutter synchronization"? I have the Sony F707, and when using the flash, it takes a very long time to take the picture. I end ... |
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What Exactly Is Fill Flash ...
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How to Eliminate Shadows
Hi. I have a Nikon D70. I use a Jtl Versalight-D 300. When I am doing indoor location shoots, I continue most of the time to still have some shadowing behind the person(s). I have tried moving the ... |
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How to Use a Flash Unit
I recently purchased the Sigma ef-500 dg super flash. I have read the manual, and I still do not have a good understanding on how to use the flash and all its features. Is there anyway someone coul... |
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Better Flash Photography
How can I take better (illuminated) pictures at night when the subject(s) are more than say 30 feet from camera - i.e., a play or club scene. ... |
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Flash: Dedicated Vs. Non-Dedicated
What is the difference between a dedicated flash and a non-dedicated flash?... |
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Night Photography: Painting with Light
I am shooting a night scene of a building using the Canon 420 EX speedlight and 400 speed film for photo class. I need to use bulb setting on the camera, but I can't get my flash to do multipl... |
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Flash: Shadows and Reflections of Light
I am a beginner photographer. I am shooting some school pictures for a few kids that I know. I have taken a lot of sample shots, and in every picture, there is a shadow outlining the person. I am t... |
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Flash Problem: Camera or Flash Unit?
When taking pictures with my Olympus OM-10 and my Vivitar 3500 Thyristor flash, the flash does not always go off when I press the shutter. When it does flash, the pictures are fine. Am I looking at... |
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Flash Photography: Diffusion Suggestions?
Hello all,I have a Canon Rebel Ti and was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to diffuse the on-camera flash. I find the on camera flash is not very flattering and need a way to soften the f... |
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Flash Photos: Using a Stroboframe
I used my speedlight and frame for the first time this weekend outside and got lots of blurry photos. When shooting outside without flash, I just make sure my shutter speed at least matches my foca... |
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Speed When Shooting Portraits
I noticed as I look over many portrait pictures that many are taken with a slow speed, 1/60 or less. Is there a reason for that rather than take at a faster speed to ensure you don't get any mo... |
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Flash and White Balance
I have been an enthusiastic amateur photographer for years. I have a question about photographing people encompassing a hall or large background at night with natural light. I take a reading of the... |
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Using a Flash Indoors
No matter what, whenever I try to shoot indoors with a flash, the picture looks bad. The subject is too bright and the background is too dark, even if I back up and then zoom in. I have a Canon P... |
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