5 Minute On Camera Flash Tutorial for Receptions, Clubs, and Events

[@wojtekw6040]

Omar, I've been photographing for 12y now, You are the first person to teach me how to use a flash. And in 5 minutes! Where were You 12y ago I am asking!? Where!?

[@sameeragopallawa]

That's true.... I agree, his teaching technique and information really got my eyes open.

[@outdoorcoder6578]

So true!

[@Bullybeef972]

I know, right! I was like...that's it? it's that simple? Other tutorials are pretty confusing imo

[@cas4392]

The way my photography is about to change because of this video

[@LISLOVESTRUTH]

Facts! I'm trying to learn so I can take pictures at my church and this tutorial was gold

[@candaceollis1102]

Wow. This video was so helpful, I could cry. The previous videos I was watching were WAY too technical, totally over my head. I was starting to doubt I would be able to figure out my new flash by the wedding I’m photographing in a few weeks. You made it super simple, thank you so much.

[@dreamscolor]

The best tutorial I've ever found to understand how to use a flash. Easy to follow, very thorough. Thank you!

[@amandahughes1134]

I learned more in this video about flash photography than I have over the past five years simple and sweet thank you so so much

[@SanjayJoshi-ls3bj]

Hey Omar ! You have explained use of Flash for the Event Photography in perhaps the most simple & clear way. Big Thanks for that ! I am a beginner & I will certainly try to do it the way you have taught.

[@Jus_mh]

Most straight forward flash video, I’ve watched so far‼️‼️

[@kennethnielsen3864]

I have seen this video a couple of times, this video started my event flash shooting. Thanks for sharing.

[@nugwyvern1821]

Thanks so much Omar!

[@emmanueljeanmarie2435]

Let me start by saying, THANK YOU ! For this very informative video on flash setting. 15 years in the photography business, I am still amazing by how informative your video was to me. Also, your photos are inspiring, I love your style, may I borrow some to complete my existing style.

[@whothennow24]

Awesome, thank you sooo much for this!

[@hoverfilm4783]

Brilliant

[@whitesadidalee]

Omar, thanks so much for this great video! Very pracrtical and useful! I was wondering if you had any more comments regarding the flash bounce, flash diffuser, depending on the size of the room, height of the ceiling, etc. i.e: should I always have a diffuser on my flash (but then it'll reduce the intensity)? Point it as the subject directly? (but maybe it'll light up things around and behind the subject). Or should I have no diffuser and bounce off the ceiling? (but what if it's too high..). For the diffuser I have the Godox Dome diffuser which is kind of diffusing everywhere. Thanks so much!

[@broderickarmbrister7674]

Thank you

[@jdcspixelworld]

I got V1c but every time it gives unnatural photos… I am using along with eos rp + 24-105 f4-7.1…… still having tough time to figure out how to use flash …. Will use your tips and try. I will share my experience with you……

[@daxvolfan]

Flash freaks me out. This does make it a little less freaky for me.

[@meggymnast14]

what direction should the flash be facing if shooting at indoor low light party

[@AsiaN1e]

How did you shoot in Live View with the external flash? I'm using Rebel T7i and the Speedlight doesn't flash in LiveView. I've been doing some research and people are saying to turn off Silent Shooting Mode, but the T7i doesn't have that.

[@surj1t]

Do you put the flash on 1st curtain sync or 2nd?

[@dct124]

This is now probably, the single most useful on camera flash photography video ever made.

[@viggosvarholt]

I agree. And the best, no bullshit.

[@EbillsTV]

Thanks to you I killled my first event just watching this video over and over again. I was sweating at first because it was a mansion party high ceilings and different lighting situations but I went to the restroom took a deep breath came back and started killing it thanks to you brother Omar. I appreciate you teaching me this it will always stick

[@BogdanBogdan28]

bro, i am this position now, i got my first event job, i dont have flash going to buy today and repeating this video to learn, i am so nervous, so scared of failure '' i was sweating'' imagine, i have this problem every time when i am nervous but i think if we want to learn, we need to put ourselves in fire

[@EbillsTV]

@@BogdanBogdan28 No matter how many times I get a little nervous then I just shut my brain off take a deep breath and remember the steps to get the job done:) Goodluck buddy you got this just don’t over expose I rather underexpose some pictures you can bring them up in post editing.

[@EbillsTV]

@@BogdanBogdan28 No matter how many times I get a little nervous then I just shut my brain off take a deep breath and remember the steps to get the job done:) Goodluck buddy you got this just don’t over expose I rather underexpose some pictures you can bring them up in post editing.

[@carlosIC]

Your camera takes care of the ambience and the flash takes care of the subject. It's so simple yet now I finally get it lol

[@AScareDK]

In my 40+ years of photographing, for me, this compares to learning to speak a foreign language fluently in five minutes. Thank you!!

[@norkin4life]

Thanks for not showing the direction of where the flash should point

[@imjonlacey]

“By the way, when you’re doing an event your not like ‘Uh just wait here, please!’” 3:30 A small yet much needed line to include 😂

[@mandysteinback7387]

yeah but it also redners his tutorial to be a bit impractical. I'm shooting candids at an event, there are no second chances, so should I be using ttl after all?

[@imjonlacey]

@@mandysteinback7387 I guess that would depend on how much experience you have, at the events I shoot im taking candid photos and adjusting the light manually depending on room changes and distance the subject is (I love candid shots with a 200mm across the room 👌), shoot and check the image after every couple of shots - also in a 3 hour event im taking 2000+ images and only 200 or so come out great quality, so keep that in mind

[@shaunyboy9418]

I can't tell you how many tutorials I've went through trying to learn the basics of flash (and having to just learn in on the fly by doing it). And always you're left feeling confused and not sure how to use it in practical applications. But this video is so simple and straightforward. It's excellent. Seriously. I've learned more in five minutes than I have done in probably hours and hours of flash videos.

[@gentilku9061]

What Shauny Boy said!

[@Metareduxxx]

foreal same

[@BODYBYSTRUGGLE]

FACTS

[@monikakuseinova3065]

Same here. The best video about flash so far ;)

[@KeithMasonPhotography]

Brilliant - I've wanted to watch such a simple exposition of using flash in a party situation for ever!!

[@hfanti]

I find TTL useful, skips the dimming/adjusting part of it. You basically just have to work on your shutter speed according to ambient and let the flash work the distance to the subjects and adjust its power. Most time works well. I live around 800 ISO, F4.0, usually 1/60 is a good shutter to capture the ambient light and still freeze the subject.

[@randomrazr]

do u ever bounce the flash off a ceiling? like a wedding tent for example . do u use diffusuers ? the whtie plastic thing

[@jway395]

For what ever reason flash seems to be the most mysterious thing you can do with your camera. During lockdown it has been my goal to “master” the speed light. I’m still working on it but it’s been well worth the effort so jump in the water and give it a shot. Omar makes it easy to get started with videos like this!

[@RayRomanMedia]

Best 5 minutes I've ever spent watching a video.

[@FernandoGonzalez84]

I've literally watched hours of videos on flash and in barely over 5 minutes you somehow got me to completely understand it. Unreal, thank you so much for this.

[@ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck]

That's exactly the point. You're at an event and might missed some shots. So I was wondering why use Manual on flash and not TTL?

[@rochiellebevans1783]

exactly. that's my question too.

[@aandrei3155]

I think it's because sometimes you need to bounce the flash off the walls so you will need more power than the camera thinks it needs, so you manually adjust it accordingly.

[@brenshaw]

I love all your videos but man, this one was super helpful!

[@Givebacknation]

what's a great flash you recommend for someone with a bigger budget

[@skatesam_gh]

Yo man! You just saved me... I'm an amateur photographer and I got a gig last weekend for a night party... All the tutorials I saw did nothing... I actually watched this in the washroom on the job... 😂😂😂 Yes on the job! Big save man... Thanks so much ❤❤❤

[@lauramulkerne2633]

I think this is the easiest to grasp/best tutorial I've ever seen for demystifying on-camera flash in low-light! Thank you so much!

[@gengphoto]

Thank you for getting straight to the point, and showing how to do this efficiently and effectively. Such a relief compared to other tutorials out there that over complicate things and waste time on unrelated banter.

[@macmenmen]

What an amazing tutorial!!! I subscribed Would you please post practical tutorial on how to use on camera flash in outdoor night event ???

[@dannygonzalez1894]

I constantly struggle with flash. This was such a great simple explanation. Thank you.

[@laugyt]

Excuse my French but I fucking love you, man. You are so clear teaching. Thank you, you saved my day

[@akaEthan]

Thank you for this video, just saying to use the flash alone like a dimmer switch for the power level helps🙌🏽

[@Georgebenes]

This is a great flash tutorial Omar! Thank you for explaining it so well! I do have a question. Do you bounce your light off walls/ceilings at events or do you point the flash directly at the subject. Thank you

[@FindingMinwoo]

quick question. where did you your flash top head point when you take all these example photos in the clubs? I think this is a significant matter.

[@Infragelb]

Thank you very much! This is right up my skill level as an enthusiast, never thought about the ambient vs. subject exposure through the different inputs. I will try a shoot without TTL once there are other people to meet again.

[@palmtoptiger5477]

I studied a university for photo and nobody teached me this stuff…i feel so ashamed. Ty so much!!!!

[@JayRazor83]

Where are you pointing the flash head in these shots at the parties? Not all of these are bouncing off walls or ceilings. Do u point directly at the subject or are u using a bounce card?

[@bigTforreal]

I have the same question

[@evaruppert9373]

Wow Always wanted to know how you shoot on location like this. Big Fan. Thank you so much. Do you gel your flash to match netter with ambient light in these situations?

[@smellgoodphotography7722]

For events what lens do you use? Also, do you shoot portraits or is it mostly landscape? If you shoot portrait and no wall is there where is the flash pointed to or do you have a diffuser on and still pointed at subject

[@Hisako86]

how do you shoot on TTL tho

[@mitchellhagerty4303]

This was such a nice straight forward introduction. Thanks for doing this!

[@KoolCreation]

Thanks for the tips. Do you have any recommendations for a diffuser? Or if the building ceiling is too high to bounce the light?

[@Visualsthatgohard]

No one and I repeat no one in all the YT tutorials had a tutorial explaining about using a flash during an event like you no one, what a content man, and thaaaaaanks.

[@laurarobson9966]

Thank you! This is 100% the content I come here for. Very helpful!

[@RichardEarlPixearl]

Wow. Someone that actually tells it in an easy to understand way and straight to the point. None of this intro malarkey. Thank you so much

[@thestagerocks]

This is the best event photography flash video. Every bit of this is real world useful. I've noticed I can't trust my camera to do anything low light. Maybe focus. Do you guys prefer manual flash for low light event photography? Up to this point I've preferred no flash fast lens and pray. (music gigs)

[@PizzlesTechTime]

This was a SUPER helpful video this is my tenth event and all I needed was this video. I have a small event in a hall for a friend this morning. when I use a flash, I am never happy with the photos. I have Been using TTL and then adjusting flash power. This gives me the ability to do much better now. I do have a second flash. I probably won't need it? it seems like one flash is enough. Where would the second flash go if I used it? on the side of the group?

[@ekaterinaholyapina]

This explanation is superb, it literally saved my whole event photoshoot! I've watched a 100 other tutorials, but this one is by far the most clear one, I could apply the tips immediately. Thank you so so so much Omar🙏🙏🙏

[@sumslightalex2230]

Goated video 🙏🏽

[@jaytube227]

Here is my QUESTION. With flashes like GODOX V1 or NEEWER Z2 when you exposure ISO for the background the flash is too powerful even at the lowest settings and multiple diffusers on. Example ISO 1000 shutter 1/80. The flash blows it out. How do you solve that or are these flash just trash for low light

[@adelaide_locals]

Best tutorial on KZbin.👍

[@narimavalwalla3114]

Thanks Omar! for all your Flashy!!😄😄 tutorials...Good Luck and wish you and your family A Happy New Year.

[@cameraz99]

Hi Omar, I know this video is old, but I'm hoping you can respond. I shoot events, and often I'm walking in and out of multiple rooms, with different brightness in each. Is there some reason I can't leave my flash in TTL mode ... with a set aperture, speed and ISO on my camera? It seems a pain to have to take several test shots in each room to find the correct exposure. Thanks!

[@MarcoACasco]

Such a great tutorial !!! How can it be so short and so great !!! Thank you so much !!! One question, think that Fuji's flash handle light better? ...Thanks....

[@minhkhuong6132]

very useful content sir! But can i ask about the zoom function on the flash? I'm using Fuji xt20 with lens 50f2... Which zoom focal length on the flash should i use sir ?

[@Mister_EL.]

Simple & effective. Thank you! Where to point the flash is my next question...

[@NagatoKamiPain]

I just wonder... could you do a good photo with kit lens FE 28-60mm F4-5.6? I own Tamron but its big. Waiting for speedlight to come to test, but if someone knows....

[@bossjeevlog]

HAHAY NAKASABOT RAGYUD KADUGAYAN, SALAMAT KAAYU

[@DJCHECA]

You are a crack! Sos un groso pibe

[@dchillman]

Great video. How does using TTL and flash exposure compensation compare to this technique? Thanks. Oops! Nevermind. I see you have a video on this specifically.

[@leighd4908]

I’m watching this the night AFTER my first event shoot… Shoot! (Should Have Opted for Omar’s Tutorial!) 😢 Great video. Thank you thank you!

[@HOLIC727]

This is literally 5 minutes simply to understand how to use flash ✨🙌 THANKS 😭😭😭

[@MathieuPhotoArt]

Awesome, I’ve been waiting for an event for ages to try these types of shots... where do you usually point your flash? Direct or bounce, depends on the venue?

[@coastacademy-officialclubc3215]

Thanks for the video. You mentioned having the shutter open to get the Blur and move the camera. I am trying to do that effect and freeze the person. Is it better to use first curtain or rear curtain for this to freeze the subject better. Thanks.

[@michael_grey]

So I have a Canon R6. I am going to a Club event Friday. First one been invited to. Anyways, I have a RF 50mm 1.8 and a RF 24-105 F4 L. Obviously using the 1.8 will bring in a crap ton more of light, but using a flash, would that be even necessary? Atleast with the 24-105 I can move to 35, 50 or even 85 if i needed to or would u suggest just sticking with the 50 1.8 for the event?

[@Bill_Athanasiou]

Hello!! Great job!! I want to buy a camera for nightclub shooting!! Which camera do you prefer?? Thanks a lot!

[@MCM686]

What’s flash you use for the wedding events in low light? The photos are amazing 🤩 I can’t decide which flash I should buy

[@Emulives]

I bought this "Rogue flash bender like" and is SOOOOO heavy. My SB-700 "bends" to the front...It's so heavy I have to hold the head of the flash. I prefer the smaller one with silver/white faceplates.

[@asharasalah]

Peace be upon you, brother Omar Thanks for this great video Brother, I have a Canon 80D camera CANON 600 EX flash type I have a problem with photographing subjects close to the camera, and the images become bright with knowledge I adjusted the lighting of the shooting area In this case, what to do?

[@fromdayonephotography]

Best explanation I have ever heard. I think it finally clicked for me. Thanks so much!! Who knew it was this easy. haha

[@whoabrian]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. What about focus? Does the camera automatically grab focus on people’s faces if set to autofocus with the flash, in a dark setting? Thanks

[@officialdjhoody]

Thanks so much. Never understood the 1/4 1/8 1/64 etc Dimmer switch!! Now I got it. Great vid.

[@pedro_a_martins]

I definitely think I should have paid for this information Killer insight 🔥🔥🔥

[@rolandomoreno2511]

This is a great tutorial. Thanks! I noticed you flash compensation is -2. Can you explain why?

[@amerikkantaxi]

Do you use external flash for events like this? Im trying to understand where the flash is set up in this video. Can i use AV settings instead of Manual? Hope you'll reply. Thanks 😊

[@darailvesneva]

Thank you for this good information video. So, setting of camera 1/100 f3.5 ISO 1250 and up or down lights from Flash, right?

[@mikeames8339]

I can't believe I've been taking photos for 50 years and I'm just learning this. Thank you.

[@EdwardKilner]

Omar, I didn’t take you for a TTL hater before this. Discussion of setting exposure for the background was probably the best I’ve seen. Then, you go through extensive trials to get the exposure for the central person. TTL does that automatically, almost every time, nothing is perfect, not even manual flash adjustment. Slow shutter speeds can allow motion blur to affect the central person. If you want that, great. Else, use a speed near the flash sync speed. This might be especially important at a significant event like a wedding. I wish I had remembered that recently.

[@xeretsu]

Hi Omar, when i take formal group shots in the reception with flash ( i usually use 2 ad200 pros to light each side of the group) , i get inconsistent results in every photo frame .some frames will come out with decoration lights and some don't, can you please tell me what i'm doing wrong? i usually set a base setting shutter speed of 200/s , f4 , ISO 400-800 and 1/64 or 1/32 flash power. is it my shutter speed by any chance? i'd really appreciate the help!!

[@ketsiaplaza1976]

Best example I’ve seen! Wow thank you I know it’s a old video but still very helpful for us knew photographers ! (Does this apply for street photography?)

[@patrickbautista2287]

Hello, I think I have missed how you point the flash to your subject. Was it boundced? Or direct flash to subj? Thanks to this so informative tutorial. Regards!

[@timrosenthal46]

Great vid as usual Omar. One question, how can you shoot at around 1/100th, don't you need to stay in your cameras sync speed say of 1/200th-1/250th ?

[@iamvinzoi1162]

Great tutorial. Cheers Usually how many cameras should i bring for birthday? 24-70 lens i have

[@RichardEarlPixearl]

Wish everyone explained things as simple as you just did

[@ahmaddandy2]

hey im just curious in 1:56 i see when you press half shutter the image are brighter and finding the autofocus, how you do that in sony if you know ? because when im underexposed the background im really hard to do the focusing on the subject

[@bryllupsfotofilm]

Hi Omar, could the godox PB960 reduce the recicling time in a godox V 680 II ( events)? or doesnt help so much?

[@TDDPhoto]

The main problem I'm constantly facing is that my camera (Sony A7iii) keeps missing focus by a hair in the dark. It doesn't matter what lenses I use, whether it's a GM lens or third-party, nailing focus is truly an issue I can't wrap my head around.

[@rlarsen4562]

"You just tell the person to wait a second". That's my life story using Canon speedlights.

[@anuragmalik7614]

Hey omar! Thanks gor these videos man, love from India ❤️

[@marclabro]

super tuto ! Coming from z6ii and V1N, I would be interested by some explanations using godox V1s with a7IV or similar. Lot of menus in a7IV for flash and some related to sony flashes.

[@The_Truth-]

This is excellent tips, will be putting it to use. What lens do you typically use for events? I recently use a 24-105mm.