Off camera flash without an umbrella or soft box
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Ibn
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Yes. You don't have to have either, you can bounce the flash. It eats up more power from your flashes, which isn't a big deal really (I use 2 quantum turbos in addition to carrying like 30 AA batteries with me).
What the softbox/umbrella does is it softens the light and creates more balanced lighting. For portraits, it's nice to be able to control that. Also, don't forget the cheapest light modifier out there, reflectors. A single bounced flash with a reflector and some ambient light works really well.
What the softbox/umbrella does is it softens the light and creates more balanced lighting. For portraits, it's nice to be able to control that. Also, don't forget the cheapest light modifier out there, reflectors. A single bounced flash with a reflector and some ambient light works really well.
Ibn
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Fill light (harsh sun to remove harsh shadows or increase dynamic range)
Background light (portraits)
Accent light (architecture or any where remote where I need the additional light or as the main source)
Side lighting (opposite of fill; adds depth with the shadows)
Umbrellas
Softboxes
Flash brackets (bounced)
Shutter drags (onboard)
Some other odds and ends as well (indoors and/or outdoors). If I need light, I bring 2 flashes along and the reflector is always in the trunk.
Background light (portraits)
Accent light (architecture or any where remote where I need the additional light or as the main source)
Side lighting (opposite of fill; adds depth with the shadows)
Umbrellas
Softboxes
Flash brackets (bounced)
Shutter drags (onboard)
Some other odds and ends as well (indoors and/or outdoors). If I need light, I bring 2 flashes along and the reflector is always in the trunk.