How to light portraits with a small flash or speedlight is a common topic request from our readers here at dPS.
In this video tutorial Daniel at Adorama goes over how to use a speedlight both on-camera and off-camera to take quick and easy portraits on location. He shows tips for modifying the light, balancing with the ambient or available light in the scene, and even using a gel for color balance.
Get some great tips from this video:
Have you tried these techniques before? Had any success? Share any tips you have in the comments below.
Table of contents
Portrait Photography
- GENERAL
- PREPARATION
- SETTINGS
- LIGHTING
- Small Flash Portraits on Location with Adorama TV
- POSING
- COMPOSITION
- GEAR
- ADVANCED GUIDES
- CREATIVE TECHNIQUES
- POST-PROCESSING
- BUSINESS
- INSPIRATION
- RESOURCES
