Comments on: How to Soften Up Harsh Flash Lighting http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-soften-up-harsh-flash-lighting Discover how to use your digital camera with our Digital Photography Tips. We are a community of photographers of all experience levels who come together to learn, share and grow in our understanding of photography. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:12:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: CJ http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-soften-up-harsh-flash-lighting/comment-page-1#comment-124479 CJ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:53:41 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8576#comment-124479 For the built-in flash, I often try the flash (not exposure) compensation to begin with. Most of the dslr have the function. For the built-in flash, I often try the flash (not exposure) compensation to begin with. Most of the dslr have the function.

]]> By: DON http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-soften-up-harsh-flash-lighting/comment-page-1#comment-68045 DON Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:41:47 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8576#comment-68045 best Ihave ever used is the HARBOR DIGITAL kit use it doing school candids ...works well because it has a much bigger surface area then the FONG has best Ihave ever used is the HARBOR DIGITAL kit use it doing school candids …works well because it has a much bigger surface area then the FONG has

]]> By: Eileen http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-soften-up-harsh-flash-lighting/comment-page-1#comment-66634 Eileen Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:51:02 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8576#comment-66634 Very helpful suggestions. Thank you! Very helpful suggestions. Thank you!

]]> By: Angelique http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-soften-up-harsh-flash-lighting/comment-page-1#comment-64940 Angelique Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:08:28 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8576#comment-64940 If you have a large flash, a little cover made of white pantyhose works well. If you have a large flash, a little cover made of white pantyhose works well.

]]> By: Norml http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-soften-up-harsh-flash-lighting/comment-page-1#comment-64690 Norml Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:35:35 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8576#comment-64690 I've used a variation on the bounce card theme for a while with excellent overall results. Instead of an index or business card (or the Speedlights own card), I crafted a 4x4 bounce card out of shiny white construction paper and cardboard. I attach it to my SB-600 with nothing more fancy than a rubber band. Sure, it doesn't look all that slick, but you can see the results for yourself. One advantage is that I don't need a 9-foot ceiling, as the card bounces enough diffused light in almost all situations, even outdoors. http://www.flickr.com/photos/26605572@N05/3790491838/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/26605572@N05/3788741027/ http://naturalportraits.smugmug.com/Weddings/Wedding-Portfolio/6453400_cvZ6d#623403791_46eFJ-A-LB http://naturalportraits.smugmug.com/Weddings/Wedding-Portfolio/6453400_cvZ6d#623434752_XZAJx I’ve used a variation on the bounce card theme for a while with excellent overall results. Instead of an index or business card (or the Speedlights own card), I crafted a 4×4 bounce card out of shiny white construction paper and cardboard. I attach it to my SB-600 with nothing more fancy than a rubber band. Sure, it doesn’t look all that slick, but you can see the results for yourself. One advantage is that I don’t need a 9-foot ceiling, as the card bounces enough diffused light in almost all situations, even outdoors.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26605572@N05/3790491838/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26605572@N05/3788741027/
http://naturalportraits.smugmug.com/Weddings/Wedding-Portfolio/6453400_cvZ6d#623403791_46eFJ-A-LB
http://naturalportraits.smugmug.com/Weddings/Wedding-Portfolio/6453400_cvZ6d#623434752_XZAJx

]]> By: Norm Levin http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-soften-up-harsh-flash-lighting/comment-page-1#comment-64656 Norm Levin Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:47:46 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8576#comment-64656 I've employed a modified version of the index card bounce light deflector on my SB-600 Speedlight. I use a 4x4 card which works very well to diffuse the flash even if the ceiling is over 9'. It acts like a mini-umbrella. If you'd like to see some examples: http://naturalportraits.smugmug.com/Weddings/Wedding-Portfolio/6453400_cvZ6d#623403791_46eFJ http://naturalportraits.smugmug.com/Weddings/Wedding-Portfolio/6453400_cvZ6d#P-4-20 http://naturalportraits.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Bar-Bat-Mitzvah-Portfolio/7844711_tLQFE#508422851_44DuV http://naturalportraits.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Bar-Bat-Mitzvah-Portfolio/7844711_tLQFE#508399777_rKiz9 I’ve employed a modified version of the index card bounce light deflector on my SB-600 Speedlight. I use a 4×4 card which works very well to diffuse the flash even if the ceiling is over 9′. It acts like a mini-umbrella.

If you’d like to see some examples:
http://naturalportraits.smugmug.com/Weddings/Wedding-Portfolio/6453400_cvZ6d#623403791_46eFJ
http://naturalportraits.smugmug.com/Weddings/Wedding-Portfolio/6453400_cvZ6d#P-4-20
http://naturalportraits.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Bar-Bat-Mitzvah-Portfolio/7844711_tLQFE#508422851_44DuV
http://naturalportraits.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Bar-Bat-Mitzvah-Portfolio/7844711_tLQFE#508399777_rKiz9

]]> By: iamunique127 http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-soften-up-harsh-flash-lighting/comment-page-1#comment-64501 iamunique127 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:15:36 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8576#comment-64501 Oh sure, plastic milk jugs work in all kinds of shapes as light diffusers but first you have to drink 4 litres of milk. Yuck! Oh sure, plastic milk jugs work in all kinds of shapes as light diffusers but first you have to drink 4 litres of milk. Yuck!

]]> By: mark nawrocki http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-soften-up-harsh-flash-lighting/comment-page-1#comment-64468 mark nawrocki Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:05:26 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8576#comment-64468 white pantyhose and not on the lady? man, you take all of the fun out of it! white pantyhose and not on the lady? man, you take all of the fun out of it!

]]> By: zaug http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-soften-up-harsh-flash-lighting/comment-page-1#comment-64439 zaug Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:50:11 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8576#comment-64439 Here is one I made for pop-up flash: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zaug/3472329160/ Here is one I made for pop-up flash:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zaug/3472329160/

]]> By: Jane http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-soften-up-harsh-flash-lighting/comment-page-1#comment-64422 Jane Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:57:04 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8576#comment-64422 Speaking about external flash units only I guess, but a guy at a camera shop recently told me to use a piece of ladies stocking/pantyhose !! Of course they should be white and preferably not ON the lady in question! lol Speaking about external flash units only I guess, but a guy at a camera shop recently told me to use a piece of ladies stocking/pantyhose !! Of course they should be white and preferably not ON the lady in question! lol

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