Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Flash Photos Done Right

Take better photos by considering whether to use a flash for every photo. Ask yourself these questions:

Is It Too Bright/Dark?
Bright lighting causes dark shadows over faces and other areas of interest,use your flash to remove these;likewise for people shots in dimly lit rooms or at dusk.Two exceptions can include:

•photos taken with a tripod and longer shutter speed where you are seeking a special effect or mood
•when there are reflective surfaces in your shot that will cause glare.

In the first example,the sun is shining brightly from behind the subject causing a shadowed face.In the improved example,both fill flash and a better angle for shooting were chosen