Ep 342: Getting Started with Flash photography

Getting started with flash can seem daunting if you’ve never done it. However, when you hear how to do it – step by simple step – you’ll wonder why you haven’t embraced the world of flash earlier! Trust us. You’ll love it! And it’s easier than you think. In this episode, you’ll discover: What is flash? Why use flash? Understanding daylight is the key to understanding flash, the sunflower protocol, gear, a quick and easy way to see how light works, the 5 minute off camera flash set up for beginners, what you can do to build your confidence and the techniques we recommend to quell fear – on your creative journey and during your shoots.

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Topics covered:

  • What is flash?
  • Why use flash?
  • Understanding daylight is the key to understanding flash
  • The sunflower protocol
  • Gear
  • A quick and easy way to see how light works
  • The 5 minute off camera flash set up for beginners
Above light and bright (NO FLASH)
Above: Light bright+”dook” of light
Above Moody (NO FLASH)
Above: Moody + dook of light
Above: Dark and moody

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Gina Milicia is one of the most widely known and respected photographers in Australia. She is the master of capturing that ‘magical moment’... READ MORE

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