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Photography lighting - mixing ambient light with flash using my Sigma 50mm f1.2 on Sony a7IV

https://www.ionutlupescu.photos In this video I am demonstrating how to mix ambient light with flash on location. Mixing ambient light with off-camera flash (OCF) is a technique often referred to as balancing or blending light. The goal is to combine the natural, "available" light of a location with the controlled, directional light of a flash to create a professional, polished image that looks natural yet high-end.  In this setup, you are essentially managing two separate exposures in a single frame:  1. The Ambient Exposure (The Background) The ambient light consists of everything already at the scene—sunlight, streetlights, or indoor lamps. You control this using your camera’s Shutter Speed.  • The Rule: Since flash is instantaneous, changing your shutter speed (up to your camera’s sync speed, usually around 1/200) will only make the background darker or brighter without affecting the flash on your subject.  • Goal: Most photographers underexpose the ambient light slightly (by 1 or 2 stops) to make the colors richer and ensure the background doesn't distract from the subject. 2. The Flash Exposure (The Subject) The off-camera flash acts as your "key light," illuminating your subject independently of the background. You control this primarily through Flash Power and Aperture.  • The Rule: Moving the light closer or increasing the power on your trigger makes the subject brighter. Your aperture (f-stop) affects both the flash and the ambient light, so it’s usually set first to achieve the desired depth of field.  • Goal: To "pop" the subject off the background, adding "catchlights" to the eyes and filling in harsh shadows caused by the sun. Why Use This Mix? • Creative Control: You can make a bright midday scene look like a dramatic sunset or a "moody" twilight shot. • Color Balance: Using "gels" (colored filters) on your flash allows you to match the orange glow of a sunset or the cool blue of the shade, ensuring the subject's skin tones look natural. • Shadow Management: It allows you to place the sun behind your subject for a beautiful "rim light" while using the flash to properly expose their face.  Common Workflow 1. Turn off the flash and take a photo of the background until it looks exactly how you want it (e.g., slightly dark and dramatic). 2. Turn on the flash and adjust the power until your subject is perfectly exposed.  3. Refine by moving the light or adjusting your shutter speed to "fine-tune" how much of the environment glows. Gear used: Sony A7IV Sigma 50mm f1.2 Sony XPeria 1 V Godox ad300pro Godox xPro 3 trigger #GodoxAD300Pro #Sigma50mmf12 #HighSpeedSync #PhotographyTutorial #SonyAlpha #FlashPhotography