Using Speedlights Off Camera

So, we already know that direct flash from your built-in flash gives unflattering results, to say the least. Using your speedlight in the same way won’t change much. I did mention that you can redirect the light by rotating the head of your flash gun and bouncing the light off ceilings and walls but you’re still very limited in your creativity. So what’s a photographer to do? I’ll tell you. Get that speedlight off your camera to unleash its full potential!

I’ll look at:

• Replacing natural light
• Replacing artificial light
• Macro Lighting
• Background Lighting
• Backlighting
• Multiple speedlights

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