How to Trigger Flash Off Camera – Optical Triggering and Wireless Radio Triggers

ByKush Sharma

Welcome to our series on triggering your flash off-camera! In these videos, we’ll explore two popular methods: optical triggering and wireless radio triggering. We’ll cover the basics of each method, including how they work, their advantages and disadvantages, and practical tips for setup and use. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your lighting techniques, this series will provide valuable insights into achieving creative off-camera flash photography.

These videos are from our Off-Camera Flash Photography Course.

Part 1 – Intro to triggering flash off-camera

Part 2 – Optically triggering the flash and Slave Mode

Part 3 – Using Wireless Radio Triggers

Part 4 – Off-Camera Flash Set up

About the Author

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Hi there, I'm Kush Sharma, the founder of Creative Pad Media, an organization dedicated to simplifying photography and videography education.

We have over 50 online courses that cover various genres in photography & videography, catering to both beginners as well as professionals. These courses are available via Udemy.com. Our courses have been downloaded in over 170 countries.

I hope to see you inside a course very soon!

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