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How to Use On-Camera Flash Like a Pro-Step by Step

On-camera flash photography can easily turn into harsh, flat lighting if used without control—but with the right techniques, it becomes a powerful tool for creating beautiful, balanced images. The key is understanding how to redirect light and soften it by increasing the size of the light source. When you fire a flash straight at your subject, the light is small, hard, and direct. This often creates strong shadows, shiny skin highlights, and unflattering results. The secret to better on-camera flash photography is learning how to bounce and diffuse the light so it wraps gently around your subject. By redirecting the flash onto a ceiling, wall, or reflector, you instantly increase the surface size of the light source, creating a much softer and more natural look. In this tutorial, we’ll explore practical ways to transform your on-camera flash from a harsh spotlight into a versatile, creative tool: • How to bounce your flash off ceilings and walls for soft, even lighting. • Using modifiers such as diffusers, reflectors, and bounce cards, to enlarge and spread the light. • Adjusting flash exposure compensation to avoid overexposing your subject. • Why increasing the size of the light source matters for flattering portraits. On-camera flash is especially helpful for portraits, events, weddings, and indoor photography where available light is limited. By redirecting and diffusing your light, you’ll avoid the typical “flash look” and instead produce photos that appear polished and professional. Remember: light quality is more important than light quantity. A small flash pointed directly forward creates harsh, hard-edged shadows, while the same flash bounced off a wall becomes a large, soft source that flatters your subject. With a few simple adjustments, your on-camera flash can go from looking like a built-in emergency light to a professional lighting tool. By the end of this guide, you’ll be able to confidently use your on-camera flash in any situation, creating images that are sharp, clean, and beautifully lit. 👉 Stick around for bonus tips on modifiers and creative bounce techniques that will help you get the most out of your flash. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your experiences with redirecting and softening light in the comments below! 0:00 Intro 0:59 Bouncing the Light 5:29 TTL Flash 7:21 Sample Photos 8:17 Endro    • The Art of Seeing (Ansel Adams) : Lessons ...   #photography #OnCameraFlash #flashphotography