EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FLASH
Overpower the light
Alistair Campbell uses off-camera flash to balance the ambient light for an edgy finish
Alistair Campbell
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Greater separation Widening the gap between the ambient illumination and the added flash introduces contrast and ensures that the subject stands out from its surroundings, giving an editorial look
© Alistair Campbell
Whether you are relatively new to photography or a lifetime hobbyist, the chances are you will, at some point, have used a flash. But not everyone has used one off-camera. Many flashes are built-in or easily fixed to the topmounted hotshoes and fired with no extra gadgets needed.