Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) lets you control your flash’s brightness without changing your camera’s overall exposure. It’s useful when your flash is too strong or too weak, allowing you to fine-tune the light for a more natural look. In this video, I’ll explain what FEC is, how it works, and when to use it for…
TTL (Through-The-Lens) in flash photography is an automatic metering system that adjusts flash power based on the light passing through your camera’s lens. It ensures accurate exposure without manual adjustments, making it ideal for dynamic shooting conditions. In this video, I’ll break down how TTL works, its advantages, and when to use it over manual…
Welcome to OCF 101! Today, we’re diving into one of the most debated topics in off-camera flash: TTL vs. Manual flash. Which one is better? The answer depends on your shooting style and needs. In this video, we’ll break down how each mode works, their pros and cons, and when to use them for the…
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…
Lighting is one of the most crucial aspects of photography, and mastering it can elevate your images from ordinary to extraordinary. While an on-camera flash is convenient, it often results in flat and unflattering lighting. This is where an off-camera flash shines—offering flexibility, creative control, and professional-quality results. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced…
In this video we will be learning about the importance of using flash in photography when compared to using ambient or natural light. The learning will also partially make you understand why to use flash instead of continuous light. Because what you will see is that using a flash enables us to expose both the…
In this video we will be learning how and when to use the High Speed Sync function when it comes to doing outdoor off-camera flash photography for shooting portraits. You will learn that in situations where the ambient light is a lot and you still want to use a shallow depth of field, the High…
In this video we will be learning the art of bounce flash photography by pointing our off-camera flash to bounce off the ceilings and walls in an indoor setting. You will realize that when you bounce the flash, it creates a really soft light and the subject looks much more flattering as harsh shadows and…
In this video we will be learning how to use an off-camera flash to shoot some indoor studio portraits. We will be using multiple speedlight set-ups to get different types of results. We will also be looking at the camera settings for these type of shots. Here is the video: This video is from our…
In this video I’ll be showing you how to use an off-camera flash to shoot outdoor portraits. I will be using different settings to balance the ambient light and flash exposure, which will result in different types of dramatic looking shots. Here is the video: This video is from our Off-Camera Flash for Beginners Course,…