flash photography

Flashback: A New (Old Stock) 110 Format Camera for Less Than $30

May 22, 2025 David Prochnow

Fast forward to a flashback of a kinder, gentler, and cheaper form of photography. The original, pre-Lomography, release of the 110 film format was accompanied…



Easily Master Outdoor Portraits With Flash With This Method

Apr 11, 2025 Alex Baker

I’ve said it before, but I absolutely love taking outdoor portraits with a little pop of flash. Of course, natural or ambient light has its…



Master TTL flash in minutes, it’s easier than you think

Nov 18, 2024 Alex Baker

Flash photography can seem confusing at first, and it can be a challenge, particularly when the light conditions are changing constantly. But that’s where learning…



Avoid these four mistakes when starting with flash photography

Oct 15, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Many beginner photographers start with natural light only. But using a flash opens up a whole new world of possibilities – along with a whole…



Use on camera flash the right way and avoid the deer in headlights look

Oct 4, 2024 Alex Baker

Most of the time we want to be taking portraits with off-camera flash. It generally gives us a lot more flexibility and creates more flattering…



How to eliminate double shadows when shooting with hard light

Sep 15, 2024 Jake Hicks

I hadn’t intended for this to be a full-blown article, as I thought the topic of double shadows was brief at best. As it turns…



Master flash photography in these 5 simple steps

Sep 9, 2024 Alex Baker

To take good photographs, you need to learn how to find good light and then make it do what you want it to do. Of…



Lighting setup: Abstract colour and light

May 9, 2024 Jake Hicks

I’m often described as a ‘technical shooter’ or as a photographer who utilises ‘technical lighting’ and although I don’t mind the comparison, I think many…



This is what low contrast lens filters are and how you can use them in portraits

Mar 27, 2024 Jake Hicks

As the name of the filter alludes to, these lens filters do indeed lower the overall contrast of a shot. To clarify what that means…



Your pop-up flash is better than you think: Use these 20 creative techniques for stunning photos

Mar 20, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Most photographers will tell you that a pop-up flash produces unflattering and ugly lighting. And they’re right – unless you get creative! If this video…