Why does my flash make my pics blurry?

[amandamartin]

Well, I could too if I wanted to use a tripod or if I had super steady hands, which I do not.

 

[mjhoward]

Why do you refuse to post a sample pic of your problem?

 

[Sw1tchFX]

u r doin' it rong

I get the feeling you shouldn't be shooting weddings.

 

[Robin Usagani]

Well, I could too if I wanted to use a tripod or if I had super steady hands, which I do not.

let me rephrase it.. I could take a sharp picture with 10 second shutter hand held while jumping up and down with flash.

 

[Dao]

Well, I could too if I wanted to use a tripod or if I had super steady hands, which I do not.

It seems like you may not quite understand. Correct me if I am wrong.

I believe in your situation, there are 2 exposures. Flash exposure and the background/ambient exposure.

If your photo show only the flash exposure. it should be pretty sharp (assuming focus correctly). The subject should not show motion blur nor blur caused by camera shake. (i.e. a photo of a water drop hitting a water surface). If you take a photo which show both ambient and flash exposure, camera shutter speed may affect the sharpness of the photo.


You may want to search a term "Drag the Shutter" or "Shutter dragging". That should give you some idea.

 

[amandamartin]

Why do you refuse to post a sample pic of your problem?

Why don't you read the previous post where I answered someone who wasn't being a jerk and said that I would post one tomorrow?

 

[Dao]

This site has some good information on flash photography. Take a look.

http://neilvn.com/tangents/flash-photography-techniques/2-flash-ambient-light/

 

[amandamartin]

Oh, you can be Condescending Wonka, can you? You know what? What makes you so special, eh? I am sorry you have such a small penis/your father hates you, etc., and you have to prey on others who asked you A SIMPLE QUESTION and treat them like they don't know how to use a camera. This is not a balls contest, brother. Get over yourself! I make a good living doing what I do. I doubt I would be booking the way I do if I was just some schmuck with an overpriced camera. I may not know everything, but no one does in this field. That's why I like what I do. I learn something new every day, as I have every day for the last eight years, which is how long I have been doing this at 40+ hours a week. Just because I don't use a freaking SB flash that much does not make me an idiot. I prefer to use a monolight, if I am using anything other than ambient lighting. So take your crappy attitude and your (apparent) low self-esteem and go prey on someone else!

 

[Robin Usagani]

 

[amandamartin]

I'm really sorry that I joined this community now. I thought it would be a place for tips from other people in the field, but I think that you all have proved to be nothing but a bunch of callous, immature, self-riteous haters. I mean, really? Grow up. My husband, who has been doing this for 16 years wasn't even totally sure if there wasn't a camera shake problem. It's a valid question, and just because you know the answer, doesn't make you Mr. Friggen Photography.

 

[AaronLLockhart]

I'm really sorry that I joined this community now. I thought it would be a place for tips from other people in the field, but I think that you all have proved to be nothing but a bunch of callous, immature, self-riteous haters. I mean, really? Grow up. My husband, who has been doing this for 16 years wasn't even totally sure if there wasn't a camera shake problem. It's a valid question, and just because you know the answer, doesn't make you Mr. Friggen Photography.

Amanda, calm down, doll. I think the guys are just jerking your chain. I don't think anyone is out to belittle you or imply that you don't know how to use your equipment.

 

[Robin Usagani]

Amanda.. come on. Here are the 3 threads you have started:

1. question about wedding contract
2. first time shooting in raw
3. why does my flash make my pics blurry

Be humble.. especially when you are new. It is hard to take you seriously when you start threads like those 3. If you really do book a lot of clients... good for you.

 

[480sparky39 38]

I'm really sorry that I joined this community now. I thought it would be a place for tips from other people in the field, but I think that you all have proved to be nothing but a bunch of callous, immature, self-riteous haters. I mean, really? Grow up. My husband, who has been doing this for 16 years wasn't even totally sure if there wasn't a camera shake problem. It's a valid question, and just because you know the answer, doesn't make you Mr. Friggen Photography.

Calm down, take a deep breath, count to twenty, and repeat 10 times: "It's only an internet forum!".

 

[rexbobcat]

People are just frustrated because there is a difference between knowing everything and knowing what you probably should know.

But honestly I'm confused how you can even effectively operate a monolight when you blame your speedlight issues on the flash instead of lack of skill.

I mean...it's the EXACT same concept.

 

[amandamartin]

My MAJOR pet peeve is people insulting my intelligence on ANY level. For one, it's just absolutely not necessary. And I am not new. Again, been at it full time for eight years. Granted, several of those years were spent working for other people, I have paid my dues and learned a lot. My husband is usually the tech brains behind our operation, while I am the creative end. I have relied on him way too much for this in the past, and am trying to spread my wings and figure it all out on my own. That doesn't mean that I can't take amazing photos with great exposure. I don't think it is a bad thing that I want to build on the foundations that I already have. I am sure you all don't know everything little thing there is to know, either. No one does. I just think that some people here are being tacky. It's just rude and uncalled for.