flash photography

Specs and more info released as the Godox A1 mobile flash trigger goes on pre-order

Aug 16, 2017 John Aldred

The Godox A1 flash trigger for mobile devices is now available for pre-order. The price actually isn’t that bad, either. It’s about where I was…



How to photograph bugs in the field that look like they were shot in a studio

Aug 11, 2017 John Aldred

If you’re a bit of a macro addict, photographing bugs while out and about can be great fun. There’s so many out there to see,…



Godox release first iPhone studio portraits using the new A1 flash trigger

Aug 8, 2017 John Aldred

A couple of weeks ago, Godox teased us with their new A1 flash trigger for mobile phones. The Godox A1 is designed to give your…



The Godox AD-B2 makes your AD200 lights even more powerful

Aug 6, 2017 John Aldred

The Godox AD-B2 has been dreamt of ever since the AD200 was announced a few months ago. It wasn’t much of a stretch to assume…



Godox are bringing real remote flash to your phones

Jul 22, 2017 John Aldred

Laugh all you like, but this has got me a little excited. Godox have just announced a new flash trigger for their 2.4Ghz wireless range….



Godox quietly launches cross brand TTL & HSS on all lights

Jul 12, 2017 Robert Hall

Chinese lighting manufacturer Godox has already released a few products in 2017 that have helped a lot of strobists build lighting kits with a modest…



How to create strong dynamic portraits using only one light and a beauty dish

Jul 6, 2017 John Aldred

The whole “one light” thing always seems to be a popular topic. And it’s not really surprising. Every day new people are getting into flash….



A review of the Olympus STF-8 twin macro flash system for Micro Four Thirds

Jun 20, 2017 Nicky Bay

Last year, Olympus Singapore loaned me a pre-launch unit of their new STF-8 Twin Macro Flash, together with their OMD-EM1 Mk1 and M.Zuiko Digital ED…



Three modifiers to improve your light when working with on-camera flash

Jun 12, 2017 John Aldred

The camera’s hotshoe is generally the last place you want to place a flash as your main light source. Sometimes, though, it can’t be helped. It’s…



Photographer uses drone mounted strobes to put light in impossible places

Jun 6, 2017 John Aldred

Sometimes, it’s just impossible to set down a light stand, especially on location. Your stands might not be tall enough to get the light where…