On Camera Flash Tips and Techniques

[@jhakhohbhy]

And here I thought that I am already a good photographer. This is so technical. Great man!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you

[@lou1492]

I've been searching for Event Photography tips all day, and your video was by FAR the most helpful! I especially appreciate the shutter dragging tip, to add some variety to my shots. Thanks!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Awesome!!! Thanks for watching

[@crayshaunhenderson1265]

@@DerrelHoShingPhotography can you explain to me the shutter speed which one is the best one to use 1/80 or 1/100 or 1/200 or 1/60 i'm just asking i'm playing around with it and getting better

[@jasonbodden8816]

Every situation is different but you can start at 1/60 or 1/50 with your ISO to about 800 and tweak from there @@crayshaunhenderson1265

[@mcmt1139]

The best and most practical, photography tip video I've seen in a while

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Travis McMillan thanks man. Really appreciate that

[@SirTenoch]

I always wanted to shoot ambient light. Never knew how until I came across this video. Thanks to you, tonight I believe I just shot my best event ever! Thank you so so so so so much! I'm impressed with the outcome of my photos but then again thanks to YOU!!!!!!

[@hamishk0707]

The drag the shutter advice just blew my mind, thanks!

[@AnaMartinez-zq4eq]

very helpful, you made things very clear for me when you began to explain dragging the shutter...i couldn't figure out how to show the color of the lights in the room. Thanks for the tips!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

🙌🏾

[@SimbaBrank23]

Bouncing off the ceiling/walls is what I do everyday for the past few years in clubs. What I can advise you is to NOT have your flash at 45 degrees, but actually lower. Here's why - at 45 degrees, you get what you can see in your photos, which is just huge shadows under people's eyelids and eyebrows. If you have your flash lower, it will fill their faces, so it's gonna feel like you shot with a big softbox behind you.

[@20YrOldPizza]

Thanks for the techniques, creative stuff I have not seen on youtube!

[@norkin4life]

U got me in the first minute ! Love ur style

[@racewiththefalcons1]

A few questions... 1 - What zoom do you usually use on your flash? Do you keep it the same or adjust it periodically? 2 - Do you use single-point AF when doing the panning/motion shots with rear curtain? How do you make sure you're focused where you'll have to be when the flash goes off? 3 - I saw that your ISO number changes from shot to shot. Are you shooting in Auto ISO, and if so, how do you ensure it doesn't over-expose the image with the flash? Thanks for the video!

[@briannae6306]

following!

[@Housemusic90]

@Sureshot Photography indeed!

[@alexanderscout5376]

Also interrsting

[@samdub]

So many off camera flash videos, thanks for this!

[@arielesteban2319]

ufff one of the best videos on how to use the flash on camera.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Oh thank you

[@ronald7482]

Great video Very clear and understanding. Thank you for your information

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you

[@AmberMarlow]

Conga line, dude. When people hold shoulders and dance in a line. Dying :D

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

YES HAHAHAHAHA thank you lol i'm a loser

[@tessadebora5635]

Derrel Ho-Shing Photography in Holland we call it polonaise 😂

[@samuelcaetane6283]

A la queue-leu-leu 😂

[@MissHitAllTheTime]

@@DerrelHoShingPhotography hey bro...how can you hold it without camera shake really??? if you go lower than 1/60 or 1/50 of sec in shutter speed???

[@rodrigogarcia2607]

@@MissHitAllTheTime the camera freezes the motion in the moment the flash hits the subject. It acts like a second shutter. Thats basic flash photography.

[@jacquelinejackson5191]

Will be shooting a wedding tomorrow, can't wait to do these tricks......thanks I'm super excited

[@tylerspencer1293]

WELL SAID BRO! Going to get one and try it out!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you

[@panayiotisantoniades1796]

The thing with the ambient lights was very helpful! Thanks!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Excellent tips man. I'm a photographer myself but I mostly shoot portraits and almost always use off-cam flash. I'll have to try doing that zoom in technique someday.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

yeah man, try it out

[@Swansniff2]

Great tips! Even from working with nightclubs and events for last 5 years I got some new insights. I think however you missed a major point. How you should think around composing the picture and how you should think about placing your subject. First off, try to place your subject in the dark - this way they will only be lit by your flash and you will avoid ghosting. Second, make sure you have a light-interesting background. This is even more important on a nightclub or concert as they tend to only have light from the stage direction and also.. black walls, turn your subjects so they have the stage/venue behind them. Lastly- try get some space between your subjects and people behind them so your flash only light up your subject (maybe more important for events and nightclubs and not so much private weddings).

[@trevorcraker6570]

Ive been trying to figure out those panning/rear curtain flash shots forever. Thank you 🙏🙏

[@linseyhuffaker2304]

great tips man! looking to up my reception lighting and this was so helpful!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you

[@brigelleb1102]

Great tips...especially the dragging shutter and and moving the camera around ...and zooming while your shooting. I will definitely be trying this technique.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

thank you

[@myronfields826]

Thanks so much for these tips, I'm shooting an event in three weeks and I'll try using these techniques!

[@ConnorFXDB]

thank you for the tips! Solid video! Just picked up a camera and started off with motorcycles and diving into more low light photography and this def helps!

[@JuanLopezmusica]

Thank you sir!! Wow this was my question that I was looking answer 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@lcdy1280]

Very good and well explained tips ! Thank you man!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you

[@TylerScheff]

Dude this is exactly the kind of content I need. Thank you so much for your explanation!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

BOOM!!!! You’re welcome. Thanks for watching

[@mikemlong00]

Good stuff! Thank you for sharing.

[@cubanpixel7629]

The best video for flash photography in events!!!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you

[@janehowie2273]

Derrel, really enjoyed your tips - actually tried the motion effect at my last event and got a few bad but also a few really awesome ones!! Will keep experimenting. Thank you again.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Awesome. You’re gonna get a lot of bad shots, as long as you get a few good ones. Thanks for watching

[@three20media12]

Don't think I ever considered dragging to 1/15th. Shot looked great! Will be doing that. Thanks

[@joonas.manninen]

This is nice spot on direct tips and then showing the resulted pictures. Just got my Godox 350o for my G80/G85, have to test these tips right away. Thanks!

[@marcoascosta]

Very Well Derrel! Thank you!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Your welcome

[@MrTevitev]

I do event photography this helped big time.

[@artemorbid]

These are some great tips and your photos are excellent, thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@overthinkinglisa]

Great video! Exactly what I was hoping to find. Really appreciate you taking the time to go through them. 👍

[@chafrewilcha]

SUPER helpful tips, brother-man! I will try them the very next time I'm out! [ I am a subscriber & have told others about your site! }

[@pawel-951]

If you want to introduce more ambient light why not to rise your iso little bit more instead of dragging the shutter? 1/15 is ok when you want to have some light trials but you'll have some motion blur in your other photos. Modern dslr are pretty good in high iso, even in the range of 3200-6400. Anyway,good video,thanks for posting

[@jasonbodden8816]

if your subject is not moving a lot or is pretty much still, the flash will freeze the motion enough to not get motion blur.

[@liabosh]

Most professional and practical video I've seen . Thank you so much. Please continue and teach more.

[@lior2538]

Best video ever ,one question whatdo I do if my walls and ceiling have dark colors ? 🙏

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you. Whatever color your wall or ceiling is, that’s the color that will reflect on your subject. White is usually the best option, unless you have a creative look you’re going for

[@waynemcnair850]

Great video bro! Especially the quick zoom effect never heard of that til now

[@pauld7522]

Great event flash tips! I'll try them on my next project.

[@youssefkamel9451]

How do you not get camera shake at 1/15?

[@Magneticvisionmedia]

beause the speed of the flash freezes the picture

[@pewwbz9647]

dude I had to keep reading it. Like wait WHAT?

[@randeepnagi5830]

@@Magneticvisionmedia how?

[@garbygarb31]

@@randeepnagi5830 just try it. the flash is only for a tiny fraction of a second. the ambient light at 1/15 isn't long enough to expose the subjects. but the flash is so bright it can expose it properly in that time.

[@fatimasc100]

He uses rear curtain. To understand more about rear curtain flash photography, watch the following: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npWqimyLjZZ6qJo

[@alejandropatino7441]

Thanks mate! Great video, really helpful! I have a wedding next weekend and now I know a little more on what the heck sould I do haha Greetings from Mexico

[@lensbaad6069]

How do you still get crisp sharp image while drooling your camera?? I am, but flummoxed!!!! Wow.. Outstanding!!

[@JoseContreras-ok1yz]

Great tips bro! this will def help me in my next event

[@playhousepin-upphotography6042]

Derrel! This is Pri. About to get back on my photo game after a long break. Stalking your page now for inspiration...lol.....peace and blessings. You and the family are awesome!

[@dripllc5088]

Best video on this topic

[@kristinagillego]

Thank you for tips. Very helpful, I’ll try it today☺️✌🏻

[@RobAnzit]

Look forward to testing out the motion shots with flash. Thanks dude

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

No prob man

[@Cyberengel14]

that zoom trick was awesome dude!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thanks

[@Redline09fa5]

Dope Video And Tips Def Going To Use On My Next Club/Wedding Shoot. Got A Shoot In Punta Cana Coming Up Next Month Gonna Try It There

[@MrTevitev]

Love this video. Thanks 💥

[@rachyachy860]

Great tips! now i just have to remember! I'll be sharing this video!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

yessssssssss

[@gd0ggy]

great tips ! i was really looking for tips on how to shoot photos with the light trails XD ! I'll let you know how i get on

[@LuDoFamily]

Thx for the 45 degree back tips

[@razaksyed2577]

Very useful tips and techniques thank you so much

[@GeckoDoppelman]

hello , i just discoverd your channel by searching hss pictures out flash , but i really enjoyed thaty video too ! i have a wedding next week and i will try your tips ! thanks for your channel ! best regards from france ! steven

[@timnguyen4494]

Greatest tips for on camera flash.

[@TsyrenOchirov]

thanks for your tips!

[@ericthomas6014]

got a wedding coming up this weekend. will try those tips..

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Eric Thomas Dope! Let me know how it goes

[@MrYankee853]

just came across you Derrel..I've seen a lot of vids about flash, but picked up some new ideas from you...great stuff..obviously, you got a new sub.thanks man !

[@ImagesbyAsh]

great set of tips Derrel!!

[@thecinnamonify]

Thanks for the tips, I have my first photography gig (50th birthday party) in a few days so I will try them out then. 😁

[@bluesaltphotography4629]

Hey Derrel . Keep up the good work. Love your enthusiasm. Not sure you get too much light transmitted from the retractable bounce card though. I think it’s sole purpose is to create catch lights in the subjects eyes, day or night. Works well. Cheers.

[@maxx-er3fj]

Softens the shadows just a tiny bit. Combined with giving catchlight in eyes it helps a bit, and you cant loose anything becouse it just bounces stray light

[@nickcolquhoun]

some good solid tips there. i like the way you do tutorials going indepth

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you man

[@nicalexfilms5075]

great video, very informative.

[@TheRealMerchyBautista]

Love these tips! I got my companys xmas party coming up and they asked me to be their photographer. This is extremely helpful! Thanks so much!

[@NuriGolightly]

Cool stuff Derrel! Thanxxx ! Don't know now the english but in Dutch we call it a polonaise ;))

[@imonse4942]

Thank you!! great advice :) I will be trying these techniques pretty soon!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Awesome. Thank you

[@thevix96]

Great video . Thanks!

[@emanuelschimpfossl5919]

Very informative, thanks!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

You’re welcome

[@trickeyD]

This was so so useful... a quick 101 in on camera flash. Thank you so much! :-)

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you

[@Silke8608]

Wow! I learned some new techniques! Thanks.

[@koolhand12]

Great instructional...

[@lesliedixon7998]

Good tutorial. Learning flash photography. Great tips. Thanks again.☺️

[@AaronDoesIt]

Best flash tip video out there!

[@jaretclifton]

Love these tips! Looking forward to trying some of them out at my next shoot!

[@KCStorm]

Awesome!! Gonna watch your video a few times! Great information and knowledge! Dragging the shutter is a new term for me....so basically you're dropping the shutter to let in more light? Thanks a lot!! Great job 👍

[@karendegeus7978]

I'm gonna try it out tonight on a 25 year anniversary party , will let you know how it worked out with your tips.

[@mansbergkvist4798]

Absolutely great video!

[@owentaweeruksakul7252]

thank you for sharing your tips!! i am a fan of your in KS.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Owen Taweeruksakul BOOM! Shout out to KS. Thanks bro

[@geritisdale-brock7247]

I'm from KS too! Very helpful video. I'm shooting my first indoor event this weekend and just bought a flash.

[@tatrama]

Nice tips man! I'll try in my next wedding shot ! Cheers

[@ashleighhemingway-puriri9563]

super helpful!! Im going to try these out tonight :)

[@M0gWai_]

thanks Derrel! nice tips !

[@debbietr7903]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you. Glad I could help

[@Aussiecakes]

Great tips thanks

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you

[@martinsmyth5580]

Hi great video do you not get camera shake at 1/15 sec shooting

[@Apolbis]

Thanks for the tutorial! What are your usual flash settings?

[@jamesnoble1466]

Great tips! I am revisiting photography after some time. At this point just want to keep it simple ...liked what you said about the off camera affect you get just by rotating your flash over your shoulder. Will definitely try this!

[@projectplaysoccer7161]

Dude such an awesome video. Thank you!

[@IceMaN8o4]

Slow exposure brings in motion blur though for receptions or anyone moving how do you combat that?

[@lensbaad6069]

Exactly my point!!!

[@eddiep118]

The flash is so bright and fast that it freezes the subject

[@IceMaN8o4]

EDDI3 P. lol how fast a flash and the flash brightness has absolutely nothing to do with freezing the subject. Did you just buy a camera yesterday?

[@jasonbodden8816]

Of course the speed of the flash burst has something to do with freezing the subject. In fact, it has EVERYTHING to do with it. Did YOU just buy a flash the day you commented this? @@IceMaN8o4

[@BruceLeroyUK]

Great video bro. Greetings from the the UK.

[@NestoRides514]

Great tips, will dragging your shutter introduce camera shake?

[@slevochko]

What kind of Hand grip strap do you use? Very helpful video!!! Great job!!!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

I use the Peak Design now. In the video I had another brand

[@ayhancapan]

Amazing tips... Thank you....

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

You’re welcome

[@vivilounge9013]

great tips, thanks!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you

[@SoulCaptureByChavez]

Word up, Wu Tang forever! Awesome tips, thank you so much.

[@Siendohernan]

Thanks, good tips, i will try it whit my first flash gracias

[@rajeshkumarroy6129]

Thanks a lot... U r video just helped me a lot... And that dance called Conga line...