Deny
Well-known member
Maybe this has been brought up before, but it doesn't hurt to share again for those who haven't seen it.
I've seen lots of flash diffusers from domes to small soft boxes, tried them all and didn't like them for a very simple reason that I'm sure most will agree with: softness of light depends on apparent light source size, plain and simple. Of course one can always bounce the flash on walls and ceiling, but that is not always possible - then what?
So here's my approach in those situations: take some napkins with you, unfold one and hold it in front of your flash - works better with close up shots, portraits and small groups. Makes a world of difference to me, is very cheap and works with almost any camera/flash, except heavy camera/lens combinations since you'll have to hold the camera with one hand and the napkin with the other.
It looks a bit clumsy and people will think you're weird, maybe they'll even point and laugh... until they see the results
Try it if you haven't yet, I think you'll like it
Cheers
I've seen lots of flash diffusers from domes to small soft boxes, tried them all and didn't like them for a very simple reason that I'm sure most will agree with: softness of light depends on apparent light source size, plain and simple. Of course one can always bounce the flash on walls and ceiling, but that is not always possible - then what?
So here's my approach in those situations: take some napkins with you, unfold one and hold it in front of your flash - works better with close up shots, portraits and small groups. Makes a world of difference to me, is very cheap and works with almost any camera/flash, except heavy camera/lens combinations since you'll have to hold the camera with one hand and the napkin with the other.
It looks a bit clumsy and people will think you're weird, maybe they'll even point and laugh... until they see the results
Try it if you haven't yet, I think you'll like it
Cheers