Life after Nikon D3000?

[jrizal]

@Cindy To add to hirejn, you may also want to purchase a speedlight. If you are willing to shell out some moolah then opt for Nikon speedlights. If not a good third-party flash will suffice such as the Yong Nuo YN560 II ($75). And if you really want to go the el cheapo route, the Neewer (Godox) TT560. But before you decide to purchase a speedlight, you may want to check out this link if flash photography will interest you.

Strobist: Lighting 101

 

[cprkhrst]

Since my last post I have invested in a flash, learned when to appropriately use my metering modes, and have become fluent in manual; being able to properly expose a photo during prime times and full on sun. I am obviously still an amatuer! HAHA! So hit me up on this night shoot I captured. THANKS YA'LL!

 

[cprkhrst]

@Cindy To add to hirejn, you may also want to purchase a speedlight. If you are willing to shell out some moolah then opt for Nikon speedlights. If not a good third-party flash will suffice such as the Yong Nuo YN560 II ($75). And if you really want to go the el cheapo route, the Neewer (Godox) TT560. But before you decide to purchase a speedlight, you may want to check out this link if flash photography will interest you.

Strobist: Lighting 101

Thank you so much! Reading now, very...very, very helpful!
You guys are the best!

 

[jrizal]

You may want to study flash modes like rear curtain sync. I don't know which flash you are using but using rear curtain sync with the built-in or external flash can also properly expose the background. Yours have a dark background. Try experimenting with a diffuser, a bounce car, bounce photography (when indoors), etc. But don't fret you'll have other opportunities to do better.