Sometimes when you're taking a photo when there's not enough light, you'll definitely take out your favorite weapon, yep! Flash! But if you use it incorrectly it will make the photo look ugly, right? Well, here's a way to avoid blowout due to flash.
1. Flash as secondary light
When you take a photo, there must be ambient light or light in the shooting location, such as lamp light or the sun. So, you can make the flash a secondary light, not the main light. Your photos will look more natural.
2. Go back 1-2 steps
The easiest way is to increase the distance between the flash and the photo subject. If the object is too close to the flash, the result will be too bright. You can use the zoom feature on the lens, if the photo composition is too far away. Another way is to crop the photo according to the desired composition.
3. Use a diffuser
A diffuser can help spread the light so it isn't too harsh. If you don't have a diffuser, you can make it yourself using material that is slightly opaque and white if you don't want another color effect, for example tissue paper or white paper.
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4. Deflect the light
Another alternative that you can use is to deflect the flash light onto another surface. You can use pieces of white cardboard and direct the light at the room walls or ceiling. You need to try until you get the right reflection angle.
5. Slow shutter speed
If you want to capture ambient light but want to freeze movement with flash, you can use a slow shutter speed. But don't forget to adjust other element settings such as ISO and aperture to lighting conditions.
