On Camera Flash

10Jun09

I’ve been wanting to try some new techniques with on camera flash – the one thing most photographers try to stay away from because it isn’t always the most pleasing light.  BLAAA! That’s what I thought until I read  Neil Tangents blog. He produces awesome images with on camera flash!! http://www.planetneil.com

 …so I read this stuff and say how cool it all is and some how never make the time to actually try it.  As much as I’d like to think that reading it will magically give me the ability to do something… it doesn’t work that way! I finally decide it was time to dive in and try it. Here’s my first attempt.

 

Roses_4866 final

Now of course don’t think I just set up  this up, took this one photo and it came out like this. There were many attempts that brought heavy sighs!! I figured I’d start with a still life so  I don’t have to listen to anyone say  ”are you done yet” ( my children), while I try to figure this all out! Don’t know if I got it right but I like it!

Enjoy the day!

K


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  1. 1 Tom Peterson on June 11, 2009 said:

    Nice work. I didn’t want to give your the impression that I don’t use “on camera” flash. I just point it in any direction other than forward. I’ll send you a couple of examples. Both with the flash on camera. Check out David Ziser at http://www.digitalprotalk.com (also available through the club’s site).

    Keep playing (experimenting). It’s one of the best ways to understand what works and what doesn’t. Much better than listening to someone yak and pontificate.

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  2. 2 anne falcone on June 12, 2009 said:

    you said that you don’t know if you got it right, but that you liked it! is there truly a right or wrong way when what you’ve created is pleasing to you? trust that!!!
    now, what do i think? i think it is stunningly beautiful! the colors are softly illuminated, the reflection of the light bouncing off the vase gives an illusion of wetness…your background is soft as well allowing the vibrancy of the colors to glow…i love it!!!

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  3. 3 Phyllis on June 25, 2009 said:

    Kath
    I could almost smell the flowers they look so real. Good job! Keep it going.
    Love Phyllis

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  4. 4 Stephen Williams on August 16, 2009 said:

    Kathy,

    Very nice photos of Joey. He is a great kid and you did a wondeful job making him look even better. Keep up the good owrk.

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