Off flash photography

I've been reading photographers' discussions on various external strobe accessories. I had these tests done some years back for my textbook, "Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach." From top to bottom, the Indoor/Outdoor comparisons are for: Direct Flash Bouncing the strobe off a ceiling Lumiquest Omnidome Through an umbrella Off an umbrella Through a softbox Outdoors or in a large ballroom or gymnasium, all the accessories work less well at softening shadows. The scattered light rays…

Do you look at professional portraits done with flash and wonder how they get that look? Just about every portrait photographer starts out taking natural light portraits because all you need is a camera and

Even a single off-camera flash can make a massive difference in an outdoor portrait shoot, giving you a look that is simply impossible to capture with

These are the items I recommend for those wanting to start their off camera flash (OCF) journey as well as those who want a budget friendly HSS kit. =)

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There's a world of difference to how different prime lenses affect portrait photography. Earlier this week we shared a video comparing how four different primes handled portraits, and now here's one from Jessica Whitaker, this time showing how the 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm stack up.

Want to get started with lighting your portraits with an off-camera flash but don't want to break the bank in the process? Photographer Francisco