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<blockquote data-quote="BCRose" data-source="post: 1575087" data-attributes="member: 257329"><p>Just wanted to clear up some misconceptions noted in some of the answers.</p><p></p><p>Believe it or not the shutter speed does not really matter when using flash. The flash freezes the subject so 1/60th, I/125 or even 1/15 shutter speeds will make no difference, just stay below your cameras flash sync speed. The shutter speed will only affect the ambient light or background exposure, your subject is 'frozen' by the flash duration time which is really fast...like 1/1000 of a second or higher. A tripod will not help. If you cannot hold the camera steady enough for flash photography then you have other issues. A tripod is useful for keeping the camera in the exact same position in regards to the lighting setup.</p><p></p><p>Remember, shutter speed controls how long the subject is exposed to light (time) and Aperture controls the volume of light the subject receives in that amount of time.</p><p></p><p>To increase the volume of light you can either move the light source closer to the subject (inverse square rule) or increase the power of the the light. You can also open the aperture of the lens to a wider setting, keeping in mind that this controls your depth of field as well.</p><p></p><p>Only use M mode when shooting in a controlled environment. You want to control the exposure, not have the camera control anything. In the automatic modes like A or S you will never get a consistent shot as the camera can change settings for you depending on what it meters each shot.</p><p></p><p>Attempting studio type shots with a single weak flash is difficult, it can be done but you will probably need to modify the type of shot you want. Forget about lighting the white background. When you see the professionally done headshots like this they are probably using 4 or 5 very powerful lights including a couple of background lights, hair light etc. </p><p></p><p>What I would suggest in this case is to use modifiers, reflectors, umbrellas etc. any white surface works well and try to redirect the light onto your subject, put the reflectors very close to the subject just out of the frame and experiment. There are many tutorials online to give you detailed instructions on how to shoot portraits with a single speedlight. You really need to get it off the camera to be honest.</p><p></p><p>Check this website I just Googled...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-create-multiple-portrait-styles-with-one-speedlight/" target="_blank">How to Create Multiple Portrait Styles with One Speedlight – PictureCorrect</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BCRose, post: 1575087, member: 257329"] Just wanted to clear up some misconceptions noted in some of the answers. Believe it or not the shutter speed does not really matter when using flash. The flash freezes the subject so 1/60th, I/125 or even 1/15 shutter speeds will make no difference, just stay below your cameras flash sync speed. The shutter speed will only affect the ambient light or background exposure, your subject is 'frozen' by the flash duration time which is really fast...like 1/1000 of a second or higher. A tripod will not help. If you cannot hold the camera steady enough for flash photography then you have other issues. A tripod is useful for keeping the camera in the exact same position in regards to the lighting setup. Remember, shutter speed controls how long the subject is exposed to light (time) and Aperture controls the volume of light the subject receives in that amount of time. To increase the volume of light you can either move the light source closer to the subject (inverse square rule) or increase the power of the the light. You can also open the aperture of the lens to a wider setting, keeping in mind that this controls your depth of field as well. Only use M mode when shooting in a controlled environment. You want to control the exposure, not have the camera control anything. In the automatic modes like A or S you will never get a consistent shot as the camera can change settings for you depending on what it meters each shot. Attempting studio type shots with a single weak flash is difficult, it can be done but you will probably need to modify the type of shot you want. Forget about lighting the white background. When you see the professionally done headshots like this they are probably using 4 or 5 very powerful lights including a couple of background lights, hair light etc. What I would suggest in this case is to use modifiers, reflectors, umbrellas etc. any white surface works well and try to redirect the light onto your subject, put the reflectors very close to the subject just out of the frame and experiment. There are many tutorials online to give you detailed instructions on how to shoot portraits with a single speedlight. You really need to get it off the camera to be honest. Check this website I just Googled... [url=http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-create-multiple-portrait-styles-with-one-speedlight/]How to Create Multiple Portrait Styles with One Speedlight – PictureCorrect[/url] [/QUOTE]
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