Strobist Flash | Photography tips and tricks, Equipment, Photography News, Photography Books, Tutorial, and Lighting

External Flash Photography Techniques

Posted by oneslidephotogaraphy On April - 20 - 2018

External Flash Photography Techniques

In photography, lighting is the main key to getting an extraordinary photograph. One of photography’s instrument that’s in very close relationship with lighting is the flash light. There are many ways to use flash to get maximal results in different lighting conditions. Several of these are:

Bounce Flash Technique (reflecting light)
The goal when using this technique is to reflect (bounce) light off of the flash onto a larger surface like ceilings or walls. By bouncing off light from the flash, the room’s lighting will spread more evenly and will appear softer. This technique is best used indoors with not-too-high ceilings. Read the rest of this entry »

Photography Tips and Tutorial

Related Photography Ideas for strobist flash at OneSlidePhotography.com

Photography Tips: Photographing with Backlight

Essentially, the main idea of photography is playing with light. If we are able play with light and control how it bounces off the subject, it will of course make for a great photograph. If we made mistakes in lighting, it will surely hurt the result. The direction of light against the subject of the […]

Yuri Arcurs, Shooting a Fighter Jet With 3000w of Flash Power!

Yuri Arcurs is one of the most sought after stock photographers in the world. There is a gripping story about him and his crazy idea on proving his ability to freeze a fighter jet that flies up to 750 km/ hour using flash lamp in super high power. Yuri succeeded to prove that his idea […]

What is considered a good photograph?

Question: “What is considered a good photograph?” or “How can I make a good photograph?” Photography is essentially a form of media for communication and self-expression. Photography has much in common with writing. In writing, we choose words and construct them to form sentences. In photography, we use visual elements (line, shape, patter, color, light, […]

Tommy Edison, the Blind Photographer

I’ve previously posted a story of Rusidah, the armless photographer. Now, there’s a more remarkable tale of a blind photographer. Without being able to see, he’s able to capture photographs. Hard to believe, I know, since photography is an art where sight is needed to produce and to enjoy its products. Well, here’s his tale.

Useful Tips About DSLR Memory Cards

Besides the camera, a memory card is one of the vital component in photographing. That’s why it’s important to be careful in your handling of your memory card to ensure the safety of your data and memory card chip. The following are a few tips to care for and keep your memory cards healthy and […]

How to Safely Carry Your Camera

If you’re a DSLR camera user, there’s a simple and quick tip to protect your lens and camera, especially when you’re using a telephoto lens attached to your camera body. Do pay attention to the way you carry your camera on your shoulder. Pay close attention to the two images below and note the difference […]

When Should We Use Manual Focus?

In the previous post, we talk about auto focus, how it is used and what its strengths and its weaknesses. In this article, we would like to cover details on some of shooting conditions where the auto focus is not the good option and the manual focus is the one that should be chosen to […]