flash photography
How flash can transform your gallery!
My love of flash has developed over the years from learning studio flash for headshots and intimates to the use of creative flash at public and corporate events.
But while these are traditional applications of flash, I often use flash in more subtle ways to offer slightly more light in an already lit scene so for example this photo without an off-camera flash would either be exposed for the trees outside and the couple would be a silhouette or exposed for the couple and the outside would be overexposed.
I'll always talk to you ahead of time about flash, if I think your photos will be significantly enhanced by flash I will suggest it and you can decide if you want me to use it- or not!
Using flash allows me to shoot in a 'light and airy' style that I believe is timeless and for you to receive a gallery that is really gorgeously lit in any weather, at any time of day and in any venue.
To Flash or not to flash!
At a recent event, I took some images with and without flash to show you what the difference is. I always describe this as flash giving a clean look while no flash allows all the ambience to shine through. Both have a place and I am capable of capturing both scenes but the best thing to do is trust me to decide which shots need extra light and which don't.
fLASH
NO FLASH
on camera - bounced Flash photography in a nutshell
On-camera flash provides versatility, whether used to directly illuminate (direct flash is very trendy!) or bounced off walls or ceilings to create a softer, more natural light that fills the room. The bounced light approach ensures that no matter the lighting conditions—be it a dimly lit reception venue or a candlelit ceremony—your photos are bright, crisp, and full of life. It’s perfect for freezing little moments, like your first dance or an emotional toast, while maintaining the ambience of the scene. And it's great for darker ceremonies where you won't notice a flash as it'll be pointed away from you.
Capturing the details
In these images you can see it's darker in the room the sign is in than it is in the room following- for this reason shooting with a flash lights the signage while keeping the next room visible.
lIGHTING FOR DRAMA
I don't want to get too technical because I know not everyone is as geeky or photography-obsessed as me (although if you are I could talk about photography for days, get in touch!) Flash photography allows me to freeze moments that would be impossible to adequately capture without the use of a flash. For example, light trails on a dancefloor, well-lit sunset photos & sparkler trails.
essential at night
Flash photography is great for capturing candid moments, movement and atmosphere when the sun has gone down!
