elsaspet
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Ok. Here is the new thread. This is in reference to me shooting with my flash all the way backwards 9-10th of the time.
My original post was:
Hi Ajay,
Not a noob question at all. I've had pros ask the same thing.
It's just a little thing I learned from a photog who learned from someone else, who learned from someone else.
My main lens is a 35mm 1.4. I have to get in close. I HATE flash shadows, unless they are done intentionally. I also am a freak for ambeint light. So.....I turn my flash backwards, get in close, and shoot. That is how I get that pretty ambience with never a hint of flash shadow. It's just enough light for the subjects in the photo, but never enough to destroy the background.
I could simply lower my flash, but then I'd have to mess with it if I go outside into the sun, or shoot something further away. This way I just turn my flash back around (still foofing up) and keep rolling.
This will not work if you shoot primarily with a long lens, or are a far off shooter.
It's funny though, because now I have some of my other photog friends doing it, and when we get together, people think we are clueless. LOL.
And the question was:
Does it matter how big of a room you are working in? Is it facing straight backwards or do you angle it to the ceiling at all? I'm so glad I came across this post. I never would have thought of anything like that. Is it possible you could post some examples, if not in this thread, maybe start a new one? I know this has gone off topic from the original post. Thanks for the quick reply.
No, normally I don't use the ceiling at all. It's cranked straight backwards.
I only foof (using the ceiling or walls) if I'm shooting forward flash, and that's rare for me. Normally the flash is literally sitting on top of my noggin.
Here are some examples:
For the most part, if it's not the wedding ceremony itself (where I use no flash), or a formal portrait.....I've shot it with the flash completely backwards.
There are lots more examples in the wedding gallery on my website.
Play with it. It's a little wacky, but it works.
Hope that helps!
website here: www.visionsinwhite.com