Octabanks (or octaboxes) are one of the most popular styles of light modifiers. These large octagonal softboxes are an awesome tool for creating soft, even lighting in the studio.
Do I need a speedlight for portrait photography?
We know that light is so important in portrait photography. If you don’t have adequate lighting to light your subject or at least their face, you could run into some problems. If you need more light for your portraits, using an external flash is the best place to start.
What is a speedlight in photography?
The term on-camera flash, or speedlight, simply refers to a type of strobe light (flash) that can connect directly to your camera. While it is generally referred to as “on-camera,” this does not require the flash to be physically mounted on your camera. On-camera flashes can, and often are, used off-camera.
What is the difference between flash and Speedlight?
Photographers can create many (but not all) of the same shots using either a speedlight or a strobe. The brief burst of light can even help freeze movement. Whether you are doing events or product photography, here’s what you need to know when comparing speedlight vs. strobe photography.
How does a speedlight work?
When you put your speedlight into TTL mode and hold the camera shutter button halfway down, it puts out an almost unseen flash of light or “pre-flash”. Your camera’s metering system picks up the reading from the pre-flash and signals to the speedlight approximately how much power to put out to get a correct exposure.
When should I use Speedlite?
When to Use Flash
- Indoors. Lighting Ballrooms, Churches, Wedding / Corporate Reception Areas. Photographing Details Indoors.
- Outdoors. Fill Flash – when your subject is poorly lit. Fill Flash – when shooting backlit. Sunny Day – overpowering the sun to avoid hot spots and intense shadows.
