Honestly this video and the wedding video are the two most informational things I’ve seen about using a flash. I shoot film, and I love using flash after watching these videos. I even thought of you as I whipped out my flash to use as a filler when shooting “rollerz” of drift cars drifting at a track. But seriously, these videos made me feel so confident walking in to the weddings that I’ve shot shooting film with a flash. 💜
Great video, I would also add that when mixing flash with a yellow-light reception, it works great to add that warmer Gel on the flash to match the ambient lights, and then adjust Colour temperature in camera to match both for a beautiful even look.
I have watched three of your other videos. They are probably the best videos I have watched on photography! I am mostly a family/portrait photographer, however, I do an occassional small wedding. I wish I had come across your wedding and flash video before. Not that the shoots were bad, but I think I could have used a few of your "tips" to have a better experience. The weddings were simple, however, there was no organization on the bride's part. They were trying to do everthing!! So needless to say, I was working with a stressed, overheated, (I live in Florida) and hicups along the way. I certainly notice the difference in the outcome of my shoots. Anyway, I am so glad I discovered your videos. I have another small wedding (75 guests) coming up in October, however, this time, there is a wedding planner, so I hope this will lighten the stress on the bride and myself! Thank you again for sharing these!
I've always been an off camera flash guy, and I thought my images looked good because i had 4 corners covered bouncing off high ceilings, but i kept having issues with consistency because of high ceilings, but it had alot to do with that ceiling light shadow cast. Today, I ran one on camera flash, and paired with your other video talking about locking in shutter and aperture for what style you want, and adjusting just iso and flash power, I took probably some of the best pictures i've ever taken in a shitty dingy yellow venue. Thank you so much for making flash so easy to understand, I'm a changed man.
"Oh my God! I love your video! It's so easy to understand the way you explained it, especially when you showed a sample of how it works. Thank you so much, and I can't wait to see you show what happens behind the scenes on the wedding day."
Fantastic video Luke. I think my personal work is so much better since i use flash when needed. I would love to see a more in depth video where you show your technique in detail.
I just got the Neewer Z2 and when I saw you Turing the apex of the flash I was very impressed that you could do that, as I thought (you too), had the Neewer Z1 model. Not realizing that it was the Godox V1. Then I was able to turn my Neewer Z2 as well. Glad. was able to make that purchase for this new flash that only cost $150 (with a "flash" sale of $40.00 off), Brand New from Amazon. Thanks for doing that, because I would have never known that I could've done that.
I would really appreciate if you show the bad ones you had, makes so more interesting and learn in a better way what does it work and what does not work.
Just stumbled across your channel and I love the way you teach! I've been using bounce flash for a long time now and appreciate your methods. One thing that I'm hung up on with flash is the mixing of colour temperatures (ambient vs flash) and I'd love to know how you manage that in your edits.
Brilliant video thank you :)) love the technique of getting the ambient exposure right first and using manual on the flash . I always have a nightmare with TTL ! Also the fact you can use a lot higher iso now is a massive game changer :))
I think there is a correction to be made. The bounce flash nightmare is not a Black ceilling or wall, it is (almost) any kind of wood. Black does not color cast, therefore you only loose power output. The real problem is the horrible color cast that bouncing out of wood projects. That is, indeed, the true nightmare of bounce flash.
I had sealing wich is dirty blue colour with very small (1 inch) led lights pointed directly down in restaurant with very could temperature and big bra in the middle with very warm temperature)))) no way to bounce, no way to shoot with natural light. Ended up using shoot through umbrella and black and white. Only stage didn't had that sealing and lights)
@Timelapse-so3hc Use color gels on the flashes. Or, set your camera's WB to match the venue's lighting, then use (temperature) color corrected gels on your flashes with which to light up your subjects. Now, things really get complicated when the venue is lit up with three or more color temperatures light sources. A possible solution: 1st: Balance your camera's WB to the most dominant or least offensive, or the closest one to Daylight, or the closest one to Tungsten, of these light sources, (your choice), and... 2nd: Gel your flashes accordingly. Depending on the final look you're going for: A: If the dominant venues' lighting is Daylight, maybe use a 1/4 CTO orange gel for a warmer tone on your human subjects. B: If it's Tungsten (the classic warm orange-yellowish color of classic Incandescent lightbulbs), then consider using a 1/4 CTB blue gel for a more daylight-balanced tone on your subjects. Whichever one you choose to use, the result will be very nice. At that point, just choose what you like the best for the patticular situation/venue. PS... The same goes for Flourescent ligting - use a flourescent-correction gel on your flashes and poof, problem solved.
You are a great person. You solved all my flash photography queries. I will definitely try. Nice presentation. You like to teach people. Thanks for sharing valuable knowledge. Good luck for future.
Hi Luke, I learned from seeing the photographs of the restaurant itself. Though I am well versed in controlling light with 2 Godox flashes, always off the camera, with translucent umbrellas with different power in manual or semi-manual modes, I found your picture telling one to up the skill as you have done very well. I will use your wall reflection method when it permits. Two flashes are very useful with umbrellas. Using some tight scenes with a zoom lens will do well. But I liked your ability and immediately subscribed!
Bounce is the way to go - if you need to flash. Unless you're in venue with black matt ceiling and black curtains all round. That hurts. But even then, I take my flash in my hand and change the direction of the flash, with a wireless trigger. After years of experience with bouncing, you get to the point where you can light someone up seemingly in a studio setting, but you balanced available light with directional bounce light. It's also the main reason why I don't get the hype about the V1. If you bounce most of the time, you have no benefit whatsoever with the "nice fall off" of the round head flash - which you'll only notice if you shoot someone against a wall that is close - straigh out in front, no bounce. You're better of with the normal version, the Godox V860III if you bounce. It's slightly more powerfull, mostly because unlike the V1, the flashhead can be zoomed in all the way to 200mm. It's a normal flash head and everything else is identical to the V1. This way you can really direct your bounce flash more instead of lighting up the whole room.
@@marcschillinger3717 I can understand that. But to me and for my use, that magnet is too weak. I would drop or loose the modifiers all the time. I want my modifiers or filters screwed in or clipped on. I always put my flashes into the Godox S type bracket and use bowens mount accessories. Sturdy. And to fair, I use two AD200 pros in the S bracket for any work with modifiers. I only use V860III and Nikon SB-910 for bounce work. The AD200 is Godox' most versatile flash. It also has a round head option, the H200R, with magnetic ring.
@@caleidooexcellent comments. Thanks! Just a heads up, “loose” is when something is not tight it’s too “loose”. The word you’re looking for is “lose”. Hope that’s helpful.
This ist quite common - then you can't avoid using a bouncer attached to the flash, for example like a Rogue Flashbender, or a Lastolite Eazy-Box , or a diffusor dome, or an umbrella...this story too seldom told.Greets
Very good video! This is what I am looking to achieve for my work. I was wondering if you are using multiple flash during a wedding? If yes I'll be very interesting to know how you make it work!
Very helpful video! Can you recommend what to do when you are in the middle of a large room? Then it only makes sense to bounce from the ceiling right?
Awesome videos - always thought about buying one but not found one video that makes it clear and simple. I followed the link to Amazon for your flash but it lands on a page of many versions with considerable price differences. Which one is yours? Many thanks 🙏🏻
This was definitely helpful! So what would you do if you are at a venue with dark wood and black ceilings 😅 unfortunately I’ve encountered this a lot and would like your perspective on how to use flash in those scenarios
@OneElevenMediaCo This ist quite common - then you can't avoid using a bouncer attached to the flash, for example like a Rogue Flashbender, or a Lastolite Eazy-Box , or a diffusor dome, this story too seldom told.Greets
That why I got away from Pentax flash units and went to Godex flash units because they have a swivel head versus a a fixed forward head on my Pentax flash units. Somebody gave me a set of cheap Chinese flash triggers so I experimented with them and could only use the flash wide open as it would not work on TTL . I am now looking into getting a second Godex flash unit and Godex flash trigger
When would it be a good idea to use a diffuser dome? Would that work for having to shoot outdoors at night or in a room where you don’t have any walls or windows to bounce off of (like all black floors, walls, and ceilings)?
Great video and I love your photographs! Just curious, how would you go about shooting in an outdoor setting at nighttime? How do I get the same soft look?
Thank you!! Oooo. Yes. Outdoor and nighttime - the true nightmare. So to make this short enough to reply in a comment, you just need a large surface. You can't make soft light without a large surface, it's not possible. But if you have an outdoor wall or something to bounce the light it would give that soft look!
I have shot a small 5 weddings by now... but everytime I try flash I freak out so much that I turn it off again and set my ISO to auto... I'm so insecure with it! And I'm always afraid that having to adjust the settings the whole time is going to make me miss out on key moments.. pfff flash is so hard!
Hi Luke, I have a question. I get that the look with bouncing might be nicer, softer but the biggest issue I always deal with at weddings and events is the need to switch between portrait and landscape while constantly moving around, capturing everything. There isn’t time to adjust the flash for bouncing between portrait and landscape (as the direction of flash would differ) or to change the power for each shot because the subject’s distance or wall proximity changes. That's why I never use bounce flash since half of the images would be ruined. When using direct flash with a diffuser and TTL, the power adjusts automatically and most of the pictures turn out great. So my question is how do you go about switching so fast all of the settings so you don't miss any of the action and keep all the pics exposed correctly? Thanks M.
Hey! So this is pretty hard to answer quickly, and actually I've been trying to put together a course that will go deeper into how to do all of this with flash. But simple, it takes some planning ahead of time. First, yes it is hard to constantly be switching between portrait and landscape. But I've learned to plan in a way to minimize the amount I need to switch. In terms of the power of the flash, I make the balance lighter on the flash, and heavier on the ambient light, so the flash is not a major aspect of exposing it correctly. You can actually use TTL to bounce, and bump up the exposure compensation. Hope that helps!!
Amazing that you don't use a flash meter instead, so you don't use the flash as much. But rather the other way around. The way I would do it. For some reason I feel that it's best to do it the way you're teaching because every place that you shoot your pics, are going to be in different places that need to do it that way, through a touch-n-go process. Adding, or taking away only what's needed. Again, good video.
I am quite shocked you’d advise people starting to use flash at weddings to learn through trial and error. Using manual settings when you are a seasoned pro: sure. But a beginner? How many ruined crucial shots during a wedding do you estimate the Bride will joyfully accept cause the photog was in the process of learning? Full manual is for studiowork where is light conditions are stable. During a wedding things change from minute to minute and a starter van never keep up with setting up the flash or camera.
Sorry, cou can't go to wedding photography wether as a beginner nor a pro without trying out the light settings at the location, where you'll find a environment, that can end badly.Greets
I feel like I can’t trust my flash. It’s the second flash I own and sometimes it doesn’t fire even though it has new batteries in it. What could be the reason?
Weird! What kind of flash is it? Maybe there's something wrong with the hot shoe on top of your camera? Have you tried the flash on different cameras? I know mine had some issues firing, but the flash was pretty old.
Possibly has to do with the refresh rate of your flash. With my speedlight I would occasionally run into this issue. With my Godox AD200 pro strobe I never do.
@@jillschindel2832 It’s a Canon 600EX-RT. It’s a mid range flash I believe. It’s not like I shoot burst with it. I’ve been at events and felt totally embarrased when it won’t go off and I have to ask people for more shots for them to not work either. I stopped bringing it with me
This guy is crapping on people not using their flash correctly, while literally blending in with his white background because he can’t properly light his videos 😂 🤦🏾♂️
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I was looking at your subscriptions and couldn’t believe there weren’t over a 100k, more people should see your videos! Thank you very much!
Honestly this video and the wedding video are the two most informational things I’ve seen about using a flash. I shoot film, and I love using flash after watching these videos. I even thought of you as I whipped out my flash to use as a filler when shooting “rollerz” of drift cars drifting at a track. But seriously, these videos made me feel so confident walking in to the weddings that I’ve shot shooting film with a flash. 💜
Great video, I would also add that when mixing flash with a yellow-light reception, it works great to add that warmer Gel on the flash to match the ambient lights, and then adjust Colour temperature in camera to match both for a beautiful even look.
I have watched three of your other videos. They are probably the best videos I have watched on photography! I am mostly a family/portrait photographer, however, I do an occassional small wedding. I wish I had come across your wedding and flash video before. Not that the shoots were bad, but I think I could have used a few of your "tips" to have a better experience. The weddings were simple, however, there was no organization on the bride's part. They were trying to do everthing!! So needless to say, I was working with a stressed, overheated, (I live in Florida) and hicups along the way. I certainly notice the difference in the outcome of my shoots. Anyway, I am so glad I discovered your videos. I have another small wedding (75 guests) coming up in October, however, this time, there is a wedding planner, so I hope this will lighten the stress on the bride and myself! Thank you again for sharing these!
amazing! thank you so much!
I've always been an off camera flash guy, and I thought my images looked good because i had 4 corners covered bouncing off high ceilings, but i kept having issues with consistency because of high ceilings, but it had alot to do with that ceiling light shadow cast. Today, I ran one on camera flash, and paired with your other video talking about locking in shutter and aperture for what style you want, and adjusting just iso and flash power, I took probably some of the best pictures i've ever taken in a shitty dingy yellow venue. Thank you so much for making flash so easy to understand, I'm a changed man.
I LOVE IT! Thank you for these- they make so much sense and the way you explain things is both entertaining and very educational.
"Oh my God! I love your video! It's so easy to understand the way you explained it, especially when you showed a sample of how it works. Thank you so much, and I can't wait to see you show what happens behind the scenes on the wedding day."
I am so fortunate to have found your video. Phenomenal. I am fired up about starting to experimenting.
I LOVE THIS!
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Fantastic video Luke. I think my personal work is so much better since i use flash when needed. I would love to see a more in depth video where you show your technique in detail.
Thank you! Totally! I may be working on it! :)
Second!
I just got the Neewer Z2 and when I saw you Turing the apex of the flash I was very impressed that you could do that, as I thought (you too), had the Neewer Z1 model. Not realizing that it was the Godox V1. Then I was able to turn my Neewer Z2 as well. Glad. was able to make that purchase for this new flash that only cost $150 (with a "flash" sale of $40.00 off), Brand New from Amazon. Thanks for doing that, because I would have never known that I could've done that.
I wish I found your videos sooner!! This was SO helpful!!
I would really appreciate if you show the bad ones you had, makes so more interesting and learn in a better way what does it work and what does not work.
Just stumbled across your channel and I love the way you teach! I've been using bounce flash for a long time now and appreciate your methods. One thing that I'm hung up on with flash is the mixing of colour temperatures (ambient vs flash) and I'd love to know how you manage that in your edits.
Thanks so much! Glad the videos helped!
Coming in a later video!
thanks this is sooo helpful!
Brilliant video thank you :)) love the technique of getting the ambient exposure right first and using manual on the flash . I always have a nightmare with TTL ! Also the fact you can use a lot higher iso now is a massive game changer :))
I’m definitely going to try this 😮
I think there is a correction to be made. The bounce flash nightmare is not a Black ceilling or wall, it is (almost) any kind of wood. Black does not color cast, therefore you only loose power output. The real problem is the horrible color cast that bouncing out of wood projects. That is, indeed, the true nightmare of bounce flash.
I had sealing wich is dirty blue colour with very small (1 inch) led lights pointed directly down in restaurant with very could temperature and big bra in the middle with very warm temperature)))) no way to bounce, no way to shoot with natural light. Ended up using shoot through umbrella and black and white. Only stage didn't had that sealing and lights)
haha that is true. wood is the WORST.
ouch. ROUGH.
What are some suggestions to correct for color cast?
@Timelapse-so3hc
Use color gels on the flashes.
Or, set your camera's WB to match the venue's lighting, then use (temperature) color corrected gels on your flashes with which to light up your subjects.
Now, things really get complicated when the venue is lit up with three or more color temperatures light sources.
A possible solution:
1st:
Balance your camera's WB to the most dominant or least offensive, or the closest one to Daylight, or the closest one to Tungsten, of these light sources, (your choice), and...
2nd:
Gel your flashes accordingly.
Depending on the final look you're going for:
A: If the dominant venues' lighting is Daylight, maybe use a 1/4 CTO orange gel for a warmer tone on your human subjects.
B: If it's Tungsten (the classic warm orange-yellowish color of classic Incandescent lightbulbs), then consider using a 1/4 CTB blue gel for a more daylight-balanced tone on your subjects.
Whichever one you choose to use, the result will be very nice.
At that point, just choose what you like the best for the patticular situation/venue.
PS...
The same goes for Flourescent ligting - use a flourescent-correction gel on your flashes and poof, problem solved.
Shooting my first wedding this Saturday and I’m so glad I found this video 😅
How did it go?
I agree. good video.
You are a great person. You solved all my flash photography queries. I will definitely try. Nice presentation. You like to teach people. Thanks for sharing valuable knowledge. Good luck for future.
Hi Luke, I learned from seeing the photographs of the restaurant itself. Though I am well versed in controlling light with 2 Godox flashes, always off the camera, with translucent umbrellas with different power in manual or semi-manual modes, I found your picture telling one to up the skill as you have done very well.
I will use your wall reflection method when it permits. Two flashes are very useful with umbrellas. Using some tight scenes with a zoom lens will do well. But I liked your ability and immediately subscribed!
wow the way you use flash is awesome! but do you use a diffuser for the flash?
Bounce is the way to go - if you need to flash. Unless you're in venue with black matt ceiling and black curtains all round. That hurts. But even then, I take my flash in my hand and change the direction of the flash, with a wireless trigger. After years of experience with bouncing, you get to the point where you can light someone up seemingly in a studio setting, but you balanced available light with directional bounce light.
It's also the main reason why I don't get the hype about the V1. If you bounce most of the time, you have no benefit whatsoever with the "nice fall off" of the round head flash - which you'll only notice if you shoot someone against a wall that is close - straigh out in front, no bounce. You're better of with the normal version, the Godox V860III if you bounce. It's slightly more powerfull, mostly because unlike the V1, the flashhead can be zoomed in all the way to 200mm. It's a normal flash head and everything else is identical to the V1. This way you can really direct your bounce flash more instead of lighting up the whole room.
Totally! Great thoughts! 👍🏻
I personally have choosen the V1 because of the easy handling with the magnetic modifiers.
@@marcschillinger3717 I can understand that. But to me and for my use, that magnet is too weak. I would drop or loose the modifiers all the time. I want my modifiers or filters screwed in or clipped on. I always put my flashes into the Godox S type bracket and use bowens mount accessories. Sturdy. And to fair, I use two AD200 pros in the S bracket for any work with modifiers. I only use V860III and Nikon SB-910 for bounce work. The AD200 is Godox' most versatile flash. It also has a round head option, the H200R, with magnetic ring.
@@caleidooexcellent comments. Thanks! Just a heads up, “loose” is when something is not tight it’s too “loose”. The word you’re looking for is “lose”. Hope that’s helpful.
This ist quite common - then you can't avoid using a bouncer attached to the flash, for example like a Rogue Flashbender, or a Lastolite Eazy-Box , or a diffusor dome, or an umbrella...this story too seldom told.Greets
My goodness, I learned so much from this video.....
Great video, thank you very much!
This was very helpful to me. Thank you.
Glad to hear!
That's helpful! thank you
Another winner here!!!
There's a photographer near me who uses bounce flash outdoors..... I'm not kidding, he really has the flash pointing up outside.
Really loving your vidoes!
Thank you! Glad you like them!
verry helpful sir thanks
Love your informative videos. Thanks
Glad you like them!
Super helpful. Thank you!
Good tip to use window light thank you
Very good video! This is what I am looking to achieve for my work. I was wondering if you are using multiple flash during a wedding? If yes I'll be very interesting to know how you make it work!
Thank you! That’s great! No I stick to just 1 flash.
Very helpful video! Can you recommend what to do when you are in the middle of a large room? Then it only makes sense to bounce from the ceiling right?
Maybe off flash . Using the flash on a tripod with a trigger on camera
Very good video useful information thank you 🙏😊
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
Awesome videos - always thought about buying one but not found one video that makes it clear and simple. I followed the link to Amazon for your flash but it lands on a page of many versions with considerable price differences. Which one is yours? Many thanks 🙏🏻
At events you need to be VERY careful where and when you bounce flash to the side because you may just blind an unsuspecting guest lol
Excellent video. Any opinion on the Gary Fong light sphere? I rely on that so much because I’ve been nervous to bounce on wall. I’m an idiot I know 😂
This was definitely helpful! So what would you do if you are at a venue with dark wood and black ceilings 😅 unfortunately I’ve encountered this a lot and would like your perspective on how to use flash in those scenarios
@OneElevenMediaCo This ist quite common - then you can't avoid using a bouncer attached to the flash, for example like a Rogue Flashbender, or a Lastolite Eazy-Box , or a diffusor dome, this story too seldom told.Greets
That why I got away from Pentax flash units and went to Godex flash units because they have a swivel head versus a a fixed forward head on my Pentax flash units. Somebody gave me a set of cheap Chinese flash triggers so I experimented with them and could only use the flash wide open as it would not work on TTL . I am now looking into getting a second Godex flash unit and Godex flash trigger
When would it be a good idea to use a diffuser dome? Would that work for having to shoot outdoors at night or in a room where you don’t have any walls or windows to bounce off of (like all black floors, walls, and ceilings)?
How do you set your wb in mixed light or yellow barn?
Great video and I love your photographs! Just curious, how would you go about shooting in an outdoor setting at nighttime? How do I get the same soft look?
Thank you!! Oooo. Yes. Outdoor and nighttime - the true nightmare. So to make this short enough to reply in a comment, you just need a large surface. You can't make soft light without a large surface, it's not possible. But if you have an outdoor wall or something to bounce the light it would give that soft look!
Have you tried MagMod products? I really like the MagSphere honestly. Light is so much less harsh.
I used gary fong stuff back in the day, and I'm not a big fan of small modifiers. Actually, I'll be making a video about them.
Should you use a diffuser?
Im already following you
I have a question what would’ve the settings for white balance whit Flash
What about using a wi-fi trigger on your camera and then hold on to your flash with your hand to direct the light?
I’ve been shooting this way for years. Never point my flash at the subject unless I’m using strobes and soft boxes.
Machikney thank you
Hi Luke, and what about group photos?
Wood will bounce real bad light so keep a reflector handy or go prime been there done that, some venues have white ceilings and walls what a dream 😅
Do you just have on camera flash or do you use off camera flashes?
I have shot a small 5 weddings by now... but everytime I try flash I freak out so much that I turn it off again and set my ISO to auto... I'm so insecure with it! And I'm always afraid that having to adjust the settings the whole time is going to make me miss out on key moments.. pfff flash is so hard!
Good video 👍 can you share you editing workflow. Low contrast, hazy, and natural... Nit my type but looks great 👍
+1
thanks!
Actually if you use the magmod then you can point directly isn't it?
Hi Luke, I have a question. I get that the look with bouncing might be nicer, softer but the biggest issue I always deal with at weddings and events is the need to switch between portrait and landscape while constantly moving around, capturing everything. There isn’t time to adjust the flash for bouncing between portrait and landscape (as the direction of flash would differ) or to change the power for each shot because the subject’s distance or wall proximity changes. That's why I never use bounce flash since half of the images would be ruined. When using direct flash with a diffuser and TTL, the power adjusts automatically and most of the pictures turn out great. So my question is how do you go about switching so fast all of the settings so you don't miss any of the action and keep all the pics exposed correctly? Thanks M.
Hey! So this is pretty hard to answer quickly, and actually I've been trying to put together a course that will go deeper into how to do all of this with flash. But simple, it takes some planning ahead of time. First, yes it is hard to constantly be switching between portrait and landscape. But I've learned to plan in a way to minimize the amount I need to switch. In terms of the power of the flash, I make the balance lighter on the flash, and heavier on the ambient light, so the flash is not a major aspect of exposing it correctly. You can actually use TTL to bounce, and bump up the exposure compensation. Hope that helps!!
Great advice!
What if you use the magmod, can you point directly at the subject?
With a magmod, it’s a lot better! I still wouldn’t point it directly to the subject.
Amazing that you don't use a flash meter instead, so you don't use the flash as much. But rather the other way around. The way I would do it. For some reason I feel that it's best to do it the way you're teaching because every place that you shoot your pics, are going to be in different places that need to do it that way, through a touch-n-go process. Adding, or taking away only what's needed. Again, good video.
I am quite shocked you’d advise people starting to use flash at weddings to learn through trial and error.
Using manual settings when you are a seasoned pro: sure. But a beginner? How many ruined crucial shots during a wedding do you estimate the Bride will joyfully accept cause the photog was in the process of learning?
Full manual is for studiowork where is light conditions are stable. During a wedding things change from minute to minute and a starter van never keep up with setting up the flash or camera.
Yep. TTL all the way, especially at wedding receptions in low light and varying situations.
Sorry, cou can't go to wedding photography wether as a beginner nor a pro without trying out the light settings at the location, where you'll find a environment, that can end badly.Greets
Great video.... 🤗
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
What do I do when the walls are far away?
Zoom your flash to like 105mm, power it up, maybe to full power and aim it at the wall!
I feel like I can’t trust my flash. It’s the second flash I own and sometimes it doesn’t fire even though it has new batteries in it. What could be the reason?
Weird! What kind of flash is it? Maybe there's something wrong with the hot shoe on top of your camera? Have you tried the flash on different cameras? I know mine had some issues firing, but the flash was pretty old.
Possibly has to do with the refresh rate of your flash. With my speedlight I would occasionally run into this issue. With my Godox AD200 pro strobe I never do.
@@lukewtcleland I haven’t tried it on any other camera. It’s a Canon 600EX-RT. I use it with my Canon 1DX Mark II
@@jillschindel2832 It’s a Canon 600EX-RT. It’s a mid range flash I believe. It’s not like I shoot burst with it. I’ve been at events and felt totally embarrased when it won’t go off and I have to ask people for more shots for them to not work either. I stopped bringing it with me
@@linusfotograf yikes, yeah I definitely wouldn't expect that behavior from the 600.
NEVER EVER SEEN SOMEONE TO AIM DIRECTLY AT SUBJECT! NEVER..SUCH PEOPLE IF EXIST THEY ARE ABSOLUTE NOOBS THEN
This guy is crapping on people not using their flash correctly, while literally blending in with his white background because he can’t properly light his videos 😂 🤦🏾♂️