How to Take Better Photos by Justin Whiting

Author:Justin Whiting
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Justin Whiting
Published: 2021-03-23T00:00:00+00:00

Flashes

Flashes can be a hard thing to master but can really save you in some dark situations. Most cameras have a flash built into the camera that can be turned on or off or set to auto mode, which is not recommended. Some would only use a flash if there is no other way to expose properly in that lighting situation. That means, there is not enough natural or artificial light to properly expose the image.

A naked flash is generally a very hard, harsh light. Similar to the naked sun, it creates a hard shadow and is very intense. By diffusing a hard light we are softening and dispersing the light. You can diffuse a flash by putting a filter over it or bouncing it off of a wall. If you don't have any filters, you can cover it with paper, fabric or something similar.

An external flash gives you more control of the position of the flash and how bright it is. It will also allow you to change the direction of the flash. Bouncing the flash’s light off the ceiling or off a wall near you to create softer light is an interesting option. It is a good idea to point the flash to the ceiling to light the entire room instead of the subject itself. You can also use specific diffusers to bounce or diffuse your flash, giving you more control of the quality of light.

Normally the flash that comes with your camera will not be very good and will give mediocre results. Use it sparingly. If you want to use a flash in photography, it is a good idea to invest in one.

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