p.3 #1 · do u prefer flash photography or available light?
wow, surprised at all the feedback from this thread. keep it coming guys. flash is a whole new concept to me at this point. it's almost a science in order to know correct exposure using flash. definitely looking forward to learning more!
p.3 #3 · do u prefer flash photography or available light?
Here are a few examples of my recent work where we were forced to use flash to compensate for the lack of good natural light (or opposing natural light in the case of the dining shot), but attempted to mimic a soft natural sidelight with the use of bounce and off-camera strobes etc. As much as I would have preferred a nice natural light, the reality is that is sometimes (often) just isn't there. And in those cases the final image is much improved with some skilled flash:
p.3 #6 · do u prefer flash photography or available light?
ChrisDM:
Here are a few examples of my recent work where we were forced to use flash
Chris, these look great but I do not believe that you just used one flash here. It is a relatively complicated use of multiple flashes, I believe (especially in the first one - I love the shot, by the way).
p.3 #9 · do u prefer flash photography or available light?
hfillmore wrote:
In general, I find that those who dislike flash the most, are those who least know how to use it.
I completely agree. That's not to say that flash should be used always, but it is a tool that when used properly can create a more dynamic image, specifically if the quality of ambient light isn't there. This thread reminds me of the 'primes v. zooms--which do you prefer' thread...my answer: it depends, I use both, sometimes preferring one over the other.
p.3 #10 · do u prefer flash photography or available light?
I prefer available light, but in some cases I need flash to fight harsh shadows or to provide more details in birds photography. I believe macro also need flash for same reason as birds shots, but I am no longer in macro/bugs area
So, I believe no way to escape flash in 100% cases!
p.3 #15 · do u prefer flash photography or available light?
This is not an "eithor/or" question. Most of use whatever light is available or necessary to get the photo. Whether it exists at the scene, or we use an available, portable lighting system, light is always necessary. If the existing light is not sufficient or adquate, additional lighting must be supplied. Ignoring one or the other is foolish.
p.3 #17 · do u prefer flash photography or available light?
watkinssr wrote:
"Avoid making a commotion, just as you wouldn’t stir up the water before fishing. Don’t use a flash out of respect for the natural lighting, even when there isn’t any. If these rules aren’t followed, the photographer becomes unbearably obstrusive." - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Explains why most of his shots are blurry :P
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p.3 #18 · do u prefer flash photography or available light?
GCasey wrote:
This is not an "eithor/or" question. Most of use whatever light is available or necessary to get the photo. Whether it exists at the scene, or we use an available, portable lighting system, light is always necessary. If the existing light is not sufficient or adquate, additional lighting must be supplied. Ignoring one or the other is foolish.
Yes of course you have to use whatever light there is available. But that was not the question. It was an either/or question,
p.3 #19 · do u prefer flash photography or available light?
mfurman wrote:
Chris, these look great but I do not believe that you just used one flash here. It is a relatively complicated use of multiple flashes, I believe (especially in the first one - I love the shot, by the way).
Thank you, and correct. 2 flashes with one of them bounced into a reflector on that first shot. Not complicated really, but not a simple hotshoe bounce either.
