To use flash better

The use of external flash and TTL for better portraits was a wonderful experience. If you do this in some interesting locations and locations, canvas prints it will be even better. Using external flash and TTL is a very exciting thing to do. If you can use the flash shooting technique well, it will help you realize your rich ideas and more prominent personality characteristics of the subject and the surrounding environment.

1. analyze natural light

Natural light and ambient light actually have the same direction, intensity, color and softness, canvas printing which is easy to see in the shooting area. Taking time to observe and reflect on these ambient lighting characteristics can help you decide how to use the external flash. Think of the place you are shooting as a clock or compass, and place the subject in the middle, with the camera and other light sources centered around the subject. Below is a picture of a person taken mainly with natural light. Natural light coming from the back of the subject through the trees doesn't look too harsh, which is great for background light.

2. increase the external light source -- the position of each light source

In addition to natural light, floating frames australia as shown below, I used a silver reflector and an extra flash. These light sources are arranged in circles around the subject. The external flash is placed at a 45 degree line between the camera and the subject.

3. Position of flash

The use of camera flash is relatively strict and not at all easy. Similarly, the light source is directly behind the back of the subject, which makes the light on the subject very strong. In traditional character shooting, this method is not often used. As shown below, the angles of each light source are 0 °, 90 °, 180 ° and 270 °, respectively, with respect to the person being photographed. These lighting positions are not dead, and you can use them flexibly to suit your needs.

4. Adjust the lighting position

As you can see below, you can position your main light source at these angles to create a natural image for your subject. In addition, the model does not need to pose in the face of intense flash, and the movements are natural and easier to adjust. For photographers, the lighting will also feel more comfortable and create a more appropriate image. Photos are also more interesting because of the obvious contrast between highlights and shadows. In general, this lighting arrangement is easier to control and adjust when shooting.

5.Add local flash or reflector

If you have determined your ambient lighting conditions and placed your main light source, you can then determine which location is the best place to place a local light source (local flash or reflector). These lights will add texture to your photos. But remember, these local sources should not be too close to your main source. As shown in the following figure, in the initial light distribution, there should be at least a 90-degree distance between each light source to make all the light sources bring out the best in each other and avoid the repeated use of other light sources and the effect of lighting.

Local lamplight is opposite advocate light for light, have auxiliary effect. This is one of the most effective ways to enhance your creative style in your photos. If you already know how the lights work and how to use and position the flashlights to get the best portraits, large canvas photo prints then creating a creative style is easy for you.