What is Flash? For those who haven't tried it, it can be many different things. Finding out about it can be remarkable, challenging, or terrifying. Sometimes all three can exist simultaneously. It may take some time to fully understand how everything works once you get going. Knowing when and why to flash, on the other hand, will greatly improve your flash photography.

Today, we'll discuss using flash on site and the reasons why you would want to bring all that bulky gear with you. Of course, flashes are also utilized in studios and even on top of cameras, but in this case, we're focusing on employing your lights in a dramatic manner when on site. Here are a few reasons you might think it's worthwhile because this has the potential to be really effective.

To Provide Direction

An overcast day might make for excellent portrait photography conditions. With no need to worry about how the light will fall precisely, the warm, encompassing light creates a flattering space to position a person in so that you can concentrate simply on their expressions. Take the same subject and day again, but this time place them close to a window. You get the same gentle light this way, but with direction. When positioned to the side, the window shapes the face. Read more...