An introduction to using flash in wedding photography.
Let’s talk about wedding photography flash and what you need to know. Shooting with flash can be intimidating if you’re just starting out but it can be freeing the more you know how to use it. There might be times when you need to use flash and there might be times when you choose to use flash.
Another time you might need to use flash is to combat bad light such as overhead lighting that’s creating a ton of shadows on the faces of your subjects. For example, in group pictures, if you can’t find open shade to shoot in and you’re working with mid-day sun or bad indoor lighting, then you might have to light your subjects.
Therefore, let’s refer to it as “bounce flash” because we’re not just going to aim our flash at the subject and create harsh light but we’re going to bounce it off a wall or ceiling or even just a bounce card to create something a little more appealing and a little softer.An alternative to bouncing is to use some sort of modifier such as a diffuser to make your light less harsh.
I also use an off-camera flash set-up for getting ready shots when I want to isolate my subject — it’s the same idea as stick lighting except I have to mount the flash somewhere because I don’t have someone to hold it or space for someone to hold it. Dragging the shutter in order to get some ambient light or for creating playful dance party effects can be really fun too. It works best if there is a constant light source such as twinkle lights that you’re going to expose for while lighting your subject.The main upside of using flash in your wedding photography is that you can create more dynamic, interesting, and professional images. None of the guests or uncles with their iPhones are creating the quality of work you are.
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