Comments on: How to Achieve Great Indoor Photography Results

By: Kurt

Kurt — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:23:58 +0000

On the D90, for indoor shots manually adjust the “white balance” function to either the “Candesent” or Florencent” setting instead of leaving it automatic. You can use the Speedlight to bounce the flash but the camera will automatically compensate the F stop setting unless you are in manual mode. Start out with ISO-500, f1:1.8 (50mm lens) and 125 then take a few test shots..your lighting will vary. Use the lowest ISO you can to not get graining. Again, too slow a shutter speed and focusing becomes an issue.

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:26:33 +0000

I have a Cannon Rebel. For my business I need to take pictures of used items. I use a white back-ground and take them indoor. I am still figuring out the camera, but have played with the ISO to achieve better shots. My question is, when it’s darker outside and not as much light indoors available, is there any other tips for getting better pictures and keeping the natural color of the product? I have an equine tack business so often times it’s leather goods, and steel & silver horse bits.

By: yoon

yoon — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:56:57 +0000

i use nikon d90.which is a best flash light for me to take indor wedding photo?with this page i have some tips from u all how to adjust the shutter speed,aperture….iso as well.thks

By: Chibuzor

Chibuzor — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:46:23 +0000

I use a nikon D60. Which is the most appropriate nikon flash for me. And lastly, how far from a subject should one stand to get best results using a 18-55mm lens. These flash units here, cost almost as twice as the price of what fellows in USA pay. How do i buy at low shipping rates? Thanks

By: KenP

KenP — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 03:59:32 +0000

I got great tips in this article http://mansurovs.com/corporate-photography-tips and used them as recently as last Saturday with excellent results. Unfortunately, the ownership on the photos does not permit me to post any publicly.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:31:28 +0000

@Cam Gary Fong makes a bunch of different flash diffusers, I believe ones for point and shoots also. Check out http://www.garyfongestore.com to check them out. There’s even helpful videos on there that show the products at work. I’ve used one for my external flash before and it’s great. If there isn’t one on there for a point and shoot just google it there should be some out there.

That goes for everyone else that doesn’t know about flash diffusers. Check out that website, they help a lot and make your pictures a lot warmer instead of real harsh from shooting people straight on with a flash. It does help if you have an external flash also to bouce it off of ceilings (in lower-celing venues), and especially if they’re white.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:21:23 +0000

Grainne,

You should not be shooting a wedding if you don’t know what you’re doing. It takes years to master photography and flash before you should agree to shoot a wedding. This is the brides most important day in her life. You don’t know what you’re doing as you have stated. Even if she says she doesn’t mind that you are still learning. She will when she looks at the photos. Learn flash before you EVER accept to shoot a wedding!

By: grainne

grainne — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:56:54 +0000

Hi Darren,

I was following your instructions for indoor photography without using flash, but was confused then when it was said to bounce the flash or use an external flash- so a flash is required afterall?

I have a wedding coming up in August and i want to get some indoor shots of the church and the wedding, but would rather have natural hues or black and white. Anytime i have used flash, i never liked the results.

Thanks for any tips,
Grainne
Ireland

By: dc

dc — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:10:13 +0000

Hi josh,

Unfortunately a simple P&S like the PL55 can’t perform miracles – they are not designed for the difficult task of low-light picture taking.. All you can really do is take your pictures in the daytime to allow as much natural light in as possible thru the windows and turn on all the lights. For close-ups, you could try placing ~2-4sq cm white paper in front of flash (a bit away from flash) to help diffuse intensity.. In a small room with half-decent light, you could also try bouncing the flash off a piece off tin-foil placed underneath the flash angled about 45deg.

By: josh

josh — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 20:08:15 +0000

hi, im a complete novice! just bought a digital camera and no matter what i do cannot get good indoor shots atall, need it for my 9 month old and my baby due feb anyone who could help me would be doing a family a great favour. Thanks! samsung PL55 (actually PL57 but dosent come uo, think 55 and 57 just diffrent colours though) Again thanks for any help