Flash Photography: TTL vs Manual Exposure. Which is Right for Event Photography?

[@MikMilman]

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[@Augnos]

Went back and forth between TTL and manual at show last night, and going TTL definitely keeps it simpler for me to focus on just getting the composition and catching the moments without worrying a ton about the lighting.

[@MikMilman]

Any pros to shooting in manual for you?

[@MikMilman]

@Josh Valdez I'm assuming you mean you still shoot in manual mode with the camera, not the flash, yeah?

[@mikem6796]

​@@MikMilman I used ttl with camera in manual at an event and i remember it was lighting the place up like a nuclear bomb. Is there something I was doing wrong? I always try to make the room like it does in real life.

[@AlHawaniTV]

Hahahahhhahah🤣🤣🤣 I couldn’t stop laughing as soon as I saw Bricks 😂😂 that calm on the chair is insane 🤣

[@saraalder1434]

Brixton was a fabulous model! Thank you for demonstrating and explaining these features for us. 😊

[@afk21117]

I definitely agree with shooting in TTL for 99% of the events I go to. It’s the most sure fire way to get consistent exposure in a rapidly changing environment. Great video!

[@mikem6796]

I used ttl with camera in manual at an event and i remember it was lighting the place up like a nuclear bomb. Is there something I was doing wrong?

[@AndresHernandez-fd1hi]

When I started shooting for huge groups in restaurant and bars, TTL is so important because you don't have time to think about the flash settings. It's all about capturing the right moment as much as you can. TTL is perfect for that.

[@geekytography]

Love your channel, been doing a lot more event photography this year and advice you have given has given me so much more confidence in my use of flash and my consistency is 100% improving.

[@nashhall694]

Great video, l just shot my 3rd wedding yesterday & realised that I am wasting too much time in full manual, halfway through I swapped to TTL & it was much faster to tweek. Thanks for confirming my suspicion on using TTL v Manual!👍😀

[@raymondji1006]

Very helpful, thanks Mik! One thing that I would find helpful is showing all four photos together (e.g. in a grid) to see the different exposures better.

[@MikMilman]

Noted. Thank you.

[@emmanueltuazon2235]

Thank you so much Mik. I’m a aspiring event photographer. Your videos is definitely helping me a lot. I will definitely support your channel 💯

[@bciecko1]

Last wedding I shot was in a tent outdoors. Flash in the back of the tent. Flash in the front of the tent. I set them on manual and just moved around bouncing off the ceiling. I had two studio strobes, cross cross, outside the tent on the patio (dance floor) as well. No matter where I wandered or which direction I was facing I had a fill and a rim light. I could be out of the tent and using my 200mm to get candids iknthr tent and my lighting was always great. Worked great. This was a time when manual worked out just fine. It comes with the territory of being familiar with your gear and also the look you want. Knowing how to achieve what you need in your surroundings goes a long way to differentiate a pro from a hobbyist. In a roving situation and in a very large room with areas that had different levels of light, I'd shoot in TTL with an On Camera flash as well.

[@guyphoto9437]

I shoot events in ETTL, studio and/or a consistent light source relative to a stationary subject then I shoot in manual. Like you I like to keep it simple and as easy as I can with good results. Great video and really good information. I shoot a lot of models, glamour, etc. too, but have never had a model quite as charming as Brixton, and who works for treats--does he have a website? Can I hire him?

[@nickyc_royster]

Thank you SO MUCH for this! Explaining between the two and finding TTL is BEST for me has REVIVED my joy in food photography ! 😂

[@MikMilman]

Wow. I'm so happy to hear that!

[@deliciouslyme6206]

I love how Brixton’s face lit up when you mentioned ‘treats’ and how soon he jumped off the stool when he realised there was going to be a longer wait! 🤣🤣🥰 but he’s a great model! 🥰 Don’t know how the heck I managed nighttime events on manual when I was taking pictures for clubs when I first started out! I’m not even sure my camera had the option 🤔 .. but definitely think it’s a good idea when one doesn’t want to mess up / miss a moment that you wouldn’t be able to get back.

[@MikMilman]

Were you using an external flash mounted to the hotshoe?

[@deliciouslyme6206]

@@MikMilman Yes, I was.

[@teamhazardous201]

He did a great job!

[@leosardoinutan6286]

Hello, Mik! I'm a neophyte photographer, and this video provides a straightforward explanation. It aids in my comprehension and selection of the speedlight I'm going to buy. I appreciate it. More subscribers.

[@MikMilman]

I'm really happy to help. Thanks for subscribing. I'm happy to help!

[@christopher.walker]

Shooting an event tonight for Max Mara, I normally shoot in manual going to give TTL a go after watching. Thank you!

[@fightingforfaith3541]

Great vid Mik - the overwhelming majority of the time I shoot in TTL. As you said, all that calculating guide numbers, power, distance, blah blah takes too much time. On those rare occasions when I shoot manual, it's when I'm not under pressure to get the "perfect" shot.

[@mhdickson]

i use manual on 1/4 power mostly - using a diffuser - partly as i want to use it to brighten the shots, not necessarily ensure everything in view is brightly lit. also it saves so much battery power - since i stopped using TTL I find they last much longer during an event, and recycle faster.

[@lyrictenor1]

One thing I like to do is shoot manual mode on the camera, and TTL on the speedlight. If I know I'll be taking several photos from one location and the subject isn't moving, I'll take a shot or two in TTL, check the exposure, and then quickly hit the "TCM" button. This switches the flash into manual mode, but with the last setting that was used for the TTL shot (basically, the flash saves the power value from the last TTL shot). The reason I do this is because when trying to capture particular expressions from a subject, sometimes TTL is too slow, and by the time the main flash fires and the shutter releases, it may be just a hair too late to catch that expression. However, one must remember to make sure to press the "TCM" button once your distance to the subject changes significantly, or if you're moving on to the next subject. Not that I've forgotten to do that myself, or anything! 😉

[@baqcasanke]

yeah thats like the AEL option on cameras. I like it, A little mix of auto and manual.

[@chrismancini3781]

Overall great explanation and example. I’m new to strobe photography and still experimenting with modes, diffusers and lighting environments. TTL is certainly a can’t lose strategy if your not static shooting.

[@PA-gt1dd]

Can we just another moment to love on that dog. Look at the dog knows how to respond when he says look at the camera. And tht face...OMG. You better make sure that dog is being spoiled rotten and cared for like royalty. TOOOOOOO freakin cute!

[@mattp9029]

thank you for this. I'm completely comfortable in manual mode, but manual on the flash just feels like too much tinkering. Lots of folks saying manual is the way to go.

[@avgoustinos]

Man, thats the BEST VIDEO ON KZbin explaining what ttl is. In 10 minutes you explained everything, simple and with examples. Really well done and thank you 💪

[@MikMilman]

I'm surprised to hear that but really happy it helped.

[@smillavaldezcamilo7]

You always have the answer I am looking for man! Congratulations! I'm going to be asking some questions soon! Event photography, here we go!

[@irjaelisa]

So interesting… I struggled SO much with inconsistent output using TTL when I first started over a decade ago. It was either way too much or way too little light, so I made myself learn manual. Making manual adjustments on the fly is now second nature, though admittedly cumbersome. Might just give TTL another try. Thanks!

[@MikMilman]

Let me know how it goes!

[@a_commonman]

@irjaelisa Could you pls tell me the result of ur (promised😂 )trial on ettl?

[@irjaelisa]

@@a_commonman For sure! It was a mixed bag. If the subject was equally, or at least somewhat, illuminated with ambient light (event lighting: colored floor wash, the reflection of an uplight off the wall), then it worked to wash out the event lighting and evenly light the subject vs. the space. If the subject was standing in darkness compared to the rest of the event, it WAY over exposed them. In that scenario, I tried dialing back the exposure compensation, but that didn't help much, so I switched back to manual. It was fun to try tho! I can see using ETTL in some situations, so that I'm not constantly adjusting the manual setting.

[@a_commonman]

@@irjaelisa big thanks for ur response 👍 😍👏

[@IzhaeUncut]

Manual if your in studio with flash other than that TTL ! Events always use TTL because all lights change and nobody has time to keep adjusting the flash during an event !

[@MikMilman]

Pretty much

[@jaimemarrero23]

this is very helpful too. makes sense to simplify the process if you want to catch moments. Similar to why I don't shoot street photography in manual. I think ill test out TTL before my event and see if it feels better, thanks!

[@petercoleman1638]

Brilliant tutorial Mik . I shoot about 90% TTL ,works great getting that must have shot.Nothing worse than asking the Groom to kiss the Bride again because you messed up the setting. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos down the track, thanks again.Also Brixton is one cool dog.

[@TXTundra-ex8bw]

Thank you! I’m an amateur with flash photography and tried shooting in manual at an outdoor event with ambient light changing quickly on me the event was moving too fast with no chance for second shots or making changes my pictures were all over the place I got frustrated and switched to TTL success rate was so much better I was shooting with Sony A7IV with Sony HVL-60M flash I learned the hard way that manual is better but you better be experienced and know what you’re doing to make changes on the fly. Sub

[@MikMilman]

I actually do not think shooting manual makes sense even for the most experienced photographers, actually, if we are talking about general event photography situations.

[@Heartkwt]

I, Usually, shoot in TTL but the camera setting is Manual. Thanks for the share, great job.

[@MikMilman]

Yes. Same.

[@Heartkwt]

@@MikMilman I believe the TTL works for me AND it save lot of time. Beside, I am shooting Manual so I am pretty content with it... Thanks for your response. Cheers,

[@MrRains2008]

So I’m old school coming from my beloved Hasselblad where all was manual. I used a Metz flash with a huge battery for weddings. Again all manual no TTL. I had a great career with over 300 weddings and thousands of portrait sessions. I photographed everything manual even when I switched to digital. When I retired I only took photos on our adventure trips. I sold all my studio equipment and my last full frame Nikon. Now I’m involved with our church so I’m getting ready to photograph Easter photos outside. I purchased a Fuji film X-H2 and a Godox TT685 TTL flash. Sorry for the ramble. My question is simple. Do I set my camera to manual and pick the aperture and shutter speed while setting flash to TTL? Again my setup will be out side but may be a cloudy day or not great lighting. I’m not setting up the location so I do not have control. Thanks for any advice. I never shot in TTL.

[@Heartkwt]

@@MrRains2008 From one old school, to another, well not that old but yes, I've been shooting since the 35 mil and at that time, my camera of choice was Pentax. In the modern day DSLR, I started with a Canon and used it till Canon 5D Mark II. Due to certain restrictions with the glass, I had a shoot to shoot one of the very prestigious hospitals in Kuwait. Due to the superior glass on Nikon, I moved to Nikon. Nowadays, I use Nikon D850, D800 E as a back-up camera and for my travel shoot, I use the Nikon D500 with the "Holy Trinity" full frame lenses and I am happy with that. Here's what I would do, I would use the Flash reading from the TTL and tweak all my settings accordingly. The other option is, to use s Sekonic for the light reading and then change the camera settings accordingly, but surely shoot in RAW. Good luck with your shoot. I would appreciate if you would share your final decision so I too can learn from a Photographer of your caliber. God Bless

[@SteveChick02]

Only recently discovered this channel and love the content, great stuff and REALLY helpful. I have shot mainly outdoor events and festivals in the past but have been asked by a local charity to shoot an indoor event in London next week which will be attended by a member of the British Royal Family. I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to flash and so I am desperately trying to get as many tips for indoor event flash as possible!

[@christianmcnally4323]

Oh my god i'm in love with the model

[@mgvinod2k]

I recently came across your video and you are doing extremely good work .pls keep it up. Thanks for sharing all your experience

[@MikMilman]

Thank you for saying so. I'm planning on it!

[@mitchkarate976]

I’ve always shied away from ttl, thinking I’ll get inconsistent exposure akin to shooting auto/av/tv, but you really helped me understand the importance and why I should trust my gear more. Your dog is so cute and well trained. I have the same kinda pup and she is the smartest dog I’ve ever had. Thank you!

[@MikMilman]

pic of your pup?

[@jumopellicano]

Great thoughts!

[@Beautybyjorge]

This was such a helpful video! Thank you for your time and explanation.

[@MikMilman]

Happy to hear that!

[@chefinthehouse2294]

This model is more beautiful than 2 leg models!

[@JuanLopezmusica]

Wow 👏🏽 you save my day, thank you so much! I was watching tons of videos today, but nobody explains this like you, excellent video!

[@MikMilman]

I'm surprised by that but thank you.

[@paulm8157]

Points well made. My dynamic subjects (e.g. street festivals) tend to be under fairly uniform lighting conditions, but will definitely experiment w/TTL. Better to have “pivotal” images than “pitiful” ones 😁. Love how you amped the “model” appearance before Winston’s big reveal - nice. Look forward to follow-up flash vids.

[@DrivewithJo]

Great explanation man! Subscribed

[@SouBuuS]

VERY good video sir! I always ran manual in my events also but I am now going to try TTL and see how the flow is. It def makes so much sense to use TTL like you said if you're going to be all over the place vs use manual if its a single subject in one location.

[@MikMilman]

Have you had a chance to try it?

[@SouBuuS]

​@@MikMilmanNot yet! next week 🙏👌

[@spear-_]

My experience with TTL has been very different. It's so much more inconsistent for me. One moment it's exposes perfectly the next it's very dark the next it's over exposed. Manual allows me to put in a constant output and the only thing i have to worry about is iso and the angle of the flash.

[@MikMilman]

Are you utilizing exposure compensation?

[@spear-_]

@@MikMilman no not really. should i try it on the flash or camera?

[@timd4524]

@@spear-_ I would try through the camera first. Seems that would notify the light. These things are brainiacs now. Then try some manually. See what you like.

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

a flash is something I am looking to buy soon so great video!

[@EmmerdalePat]

Thank you so much...love your easy to understand explanations...and yes, love the gorgeous Brixton too!!! Just started out on my camera flash journey and have been having lots of fun with a second-hand Neewer NW565 (using TTL) that came in a camera bundle. Never had one before and will never be without one again. Can't believe the difference it has made to my photos! Just subscribed! Love from the UK! x

[@Sven-R]

Very useful video, thanks! I am about to shoot at an event tomorrow, this helped a lot.

[@tee_ef_em]

Great video, man! You've really added to the discussion.

[@JeanGWalter]

Thank you very much for your time to help us with your patience

[@fabiobarbati6029]

This statement on TTL preference is obvious when you are using the speedlite ON CAMERA. And the camera and the speedlite move together. But the matter changes totally if I have my speedlites on stands, separate from my camera, and I am triggering via radio: now the camer moves, flashes don't. If the range of momvement of my Subject is predictable and somehow limited (a stage), it is more convenient to set a general light design with my speedlites in MANUAL mode, producing always the same amount of light. I then have to maintain a specific aperture as a reference, and do little variations to under/overexpose according to my Subject position. I am saying that after a big disappointment of TTL mode in the scenario described above.

[@robertavery8002]

Very helpful video - many thanks.

[@DreameyVizionsFilms]

Thank you for this video! Been doing my research on this flash and yours gave me all the information I was looking for!! Very simple thorough and straight forward

[@MikMilman]

Hi Mary, I'm very happy to hear that! I have some follow up videos coming as soon as I get an opportunity to film them.

[@DreameyVizionsFilms]

@@MikMilman definitely subscribed

[@loganz]

Just came from your new video, sorry to hear about Brixton. 🙏 ❤

[@r_cab314]

Just now learning about flash.

[@lindaallen594]

Braxton said next time he will add more treats in his contact! 😀😀😀 Great video and thanks for teaching on the subject of Flash in Event Photography. I use TTL but I really need to learn more and feel more comfortable with Flash. Thanks again for all that you do for the community, ❤️👍😀

[@lindaallen594]

I meant to type Brixton! That darn spellcheck!!!😀

[@kasykaczanowski2205]

Very good presenter. No rambling. Well done.

[@81bluefra]

I am gonna just say that beside the great content...I love the interaction of the two of you...I fell in love 🙂

[@MikMilman]

You get a thumbs up and a heart for that.

[@user-rd1tm7sb4v]

I'm just a rookie at it but this is very Informative in case I plan to shoot in manual but this is just a pass time for me nothing more...not yet anyway..

[@T_Nice]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO AND YOUR LITTLE SWEETIE PIE BRIXTON, HE IS TOO ADORABLE!!!😍 THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME FUTURE HEADACHES.❤

[@exzemoron]

Well, I am new in flash photo. I was doing an event past weekend, and TTL didn't do what I thought it would be. First of all, it takes quite long - before the actual pic is taken, flash pre-flashes few times (I'm guessing because is meassuring the lights) and the second thing is, it always was waaaaay to bright. I have a godox V1 and a sony alpha 7III

[@brandonhanks8693]

wicked tutorial and easy to relate to. Thanks

[@brianphilips1092]

You might have the most well trained dog on youtube damn

[@TheJeffDeath]

Shot a wedding with only a manual yesterday and that is why I am here today and buying a ttl tmw lol especially after fighting the clouds all day, too much of my time was spent adjusting and tinkering with settings etc never again lol

[@wandaphili]

Your lighting and explanations are crisp 🔥

[@dheylinantigua]

I appreciate your explanation! And love your dog ! Amazing you have your own model at the cost of some treats 😂

[@kchuaw4500]

just give him a treat please! you are making me nervous 😬

[@caravanlifenz]

Your model had the perfect pout.

[@mateoaguilo5650]

lovely model dude!

[@ninemedia-thailand2500]

This was very helpful to me thank you. Im a video guy just starting with flash photography now.

[@thelyric2333]

Adorable!!!!!!! Brixton boy. 🥰

[@shadyninja1]

I shot at an extremely dark night club and had to resort to TTL and it saved my beacon

[@MikMilman]

Awesome.

[@joshelias8472]

Dude I loved your dog

[@MrWolf__]

Great tips again... As you know I have only had my flash for about 3 weeks... And I am enjoying TTl.... As I I mainly shoot rabbits and cats i normally use auto iso and auto white balance as they do move around a lot so what you said makes a lot of sense.. So yes TTl for me I like simple and I don't want to miss as perfect shot as I am normally in very uncomfortable positions to get the shots i Iike as I use a 50mm lens in small rooms or in full boat pose lol..

[@alemanalondon]

Brixton knows his boundaries :)))

[@boahandarrowsproductions4326]

This is good timing. So far, I've been keeping my flash on manual and getting good results. I always wondered when shooting with TTL that the exposures would change to much to have a consistent editing experience.

[@amandabritney8849]

It's hard to evaluate with such a handsome model 🐶

[@robgerety]

I am just learning this stuff and this is a terrific clear explanation. Thanks. Sub'd.

[@kennypringle4580]

I shoot ttl always when doing events. My one mistake is setting my camera in Auto ISO and flash ttl together. I won’t do that again.🥴

[@smaganas]

Great video!

[@MikMilman]

Thanks!

[@kelseydejesus376]

I prefer to use manual for my flashes and use a trigger to control the output for each flash on a different channel.

[@michaelrose2652]

I agree with shooting in TTL, but the info I can not seem to find on you tube is, what mode should I have my camera set in? I personally love shooting in aperture priority mode. Is aperture priority and TTL a good combination?

[@MikMilman]

You can use aperture priority, but I recommend manual for more control.

[@Bigbird219]

Thanks!

[@MikMilman]

Thank you!

[@timd4524]

Nice video. Very informative. The model is adorable by the way.

[@MikMilman]

Thank you kindly! Yeah, Brixton is the best.

[@jkspinalchoice]

What an awsome Buddy!!!!

[@joturchetphotography1968]

That's super helpful, thank you. I am shooting my first wedding on New Year's Eve in the UK so it's going to be be dark and probably gloomy until the evening reception! I have been practicing with manual flash (a single on camera speedlight) but figure TTL is going to make my life much easier! Can I ask what metering mode you generally tend to use the most at events? Thank you 😊

[@cameraz99]

I take it that when you're talking about shooting in Manual mode vs. TTL, you're talking about the *flash's* settings, and not the camera's, right? You still have the *camera* in manual mode, but the flash is set for TTL. Correct?

[@MikMilman]

That's correct.

[@tammymartin621]

Outdoor night event this Saturday..im give TTL a try

[@asishalamsammo5796]

I am TTL

[@MikMilman]

Do you photograph events?

[@asishalamsammo5796]

Yes I am 25 years old

[@LuciaHewitt]

Great tutorial thank you. I'm going to try this :)

[@MikMilman]

How'd it go?

[@LuciaHewitt]

I'm quite pleased with the results thank you. Camera was in Manual Mode and I adjusted the flash exposure to my desired level. Definitely feeling less daunted with on-camera flash after this :)@@MikMilman

[@jennanadigoo785]

Great model :D

[@bainebikerx3170]

Great video,love the model👍

[@ahmadtoyyib7883]

very helpful. i considering buying ttl flash for my 3rd flash because in event i need ttl :).

[@jo74728]

Best model ever.

[@PowerAirSimulations]

I know you’re supposed to put the flash on on TTL but what are the settings on the camera itself?

[@dominicwroblewski5832]

TTL and manual are not the only options available. What about good old fashioned auto flash? A good TTL flash can cost a lot while an older flash with auto flash will cost only a fraction used. A Nikon SB28 speed light will cost around $50.00 used. The unit is built like a tank and can take an external power supply. If you are planning to do all that bounce flash you are gonna need a bigger power source. I made a home made power supply for my old and trusty Vivitar 283. The nice thing about auto mode is that you can use a Nikon speedlight in auto mode on any brand of camera with a hot shoe. You can still get the grand daddy of them all used for $30.00 the Vivitar 285HV. I only use manual flashes on stands in a dedicated location. I use a Nikon SB28 or a 285HV set on manual at the lowest setting to trigger the other units.

[@lexlayabout5757]

Are any flash units with Auto modes even still made? I have some from the 1990s, mint condition from Ebay. Better ones like Metz, Sunpak, Cobra, Vivitar(?) have modules for camera brands, and have Manual, Auto, _and_ TTL modes. You payed for the Nikon name, I've never paid more than $20 and a 285HV should not be more than $10. TTL in the flash unit is technically simple because control is passed to the camera, so a high price for the feature is a rip-off,

[@ArtKingjr]

I shoot in manual 100% of the time, no problem. But I really want to use ttl. I've never been able to when I switched to digital. Just never works out. I've tried different metering modes, I've used compensation, but it just seems like my flash output be all over the place. Too iffy to even use compensation correctly.

[@MikMilman]

Hmm.. I'm not sure why you're getting such inconsistent results. Maybe find a middle grey wall and do a test shot to see if what happens.

[@semo5515]

Am going to be honest I bought my flash yesterday and I used it for the first time , “I never used one before “ but oh my gif what in a freaking game changer , although they weren’t the best pics but I see a biiiig difference in the quality of the pics, and I used ttl

[@hopeforthefuturesg]

Hey mik! 1st off, your dog is freaking awesome! My dog would be all over the place as I never trained him properly..lol. 2nd off, I have a wedding to shoot Saturday in a hotel ballroom and as I typically shoot manual for real estate and portraits, I think I will be more at ease and focus on capturing those moments I need to capture if I just slap it in ttl and throw on a mag sphere from magmod. I most likely will use the 24-70 over the 70-200 as I'm worried if I'm at 200 will the light on my flash even reach the subject at that distance or how minimal would it be? I never really played with that. So my thought was to stay relatively closer to all the key components I need to capture within the 24-70 range. I don't shoot too many weddings and I see alot of folks setting up off camera flash in manual mode with it comes to ceremony and reception. I just don't have patients to go that route and wonder if its really necessary. Yes, I understand you can create some nice 3 dimensional images that way but I'm looking for the easiest solution without constantly checking my exposure..let me know some of your thoughts on that approach as it typically is an event type shoot..great vid!

[@MikMilman]

Hey Chris, TTL will be the way to go for consistency. The modifier you mentioned is a viable option, but If an option (and it should be), bouncing your flash will create images with more depth, due to it having more direction to it and look more natural due to the way it will cascade across the environment. I am currently working on a video explaining this. One thing to note is that you may need to use the flash's exposure compensation depending on what you are photographing. Lots of black = use about -1 compensation. Lots of white = use about a +1 compensation. If this is not something you want to worry about, then don't worry. Being a stop off is easy to correct for in post. As far as using your 24-70 vs 70-200 goes.... I would not worry about your flash having to work that much harder using a telephoto. It won't have the impact you're expecting. Hope that helps. Good luck.

[@hopeforthefuturesg]

@@MikMilman awsome advice mik! One question though, doesn't the mag sphere typically bounce the light around and spread it in all directions? I could be wrong as I haven't used it too much. I planned on using flash pointed straight up with the sphere because I noticed the ceilings were pretty high and access to the walls would be difficult in a fairly large room when the party is in the center..Anyways, i love your teachings! always straight to the point with raw material of real life situations. Keep it coming mik!

[@MikMilman]

Yes, some light will bounce back from walls and the ceiling. Distance and wall color will matter. But regardless of these variables, the majority of the light will be frontal. You can see sample images in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p522iIOJpbh_Y6s

[@nattapolmarch]

i think TTL use so many battery . if u take 5-10 Fps TTL unstable .But if u use high speed sync 1/4000 TTL is ok.

[@harryconte7222]

Your tutorials are so good I finally had to subscribe. What metering mode do you use for event shooting?

[@MikMilman]

I stick to evaluative.

[@santiagomedina9790]

great class and great model

[@craigruchman7007]

With my Canon 5Dmk3 and 600 speed light, shorting TTL was insanely inconsistent and resulted in spoiled shots. I switched to manual, I take a few test shots to get a good histogram, and l leave with a greater number of images with decent exposure. However I have since changed over to continuous led lighting, and with the exception of photographing a large group of people, it has been a better experience.

[@MikMilman]

Have you experimented with using exposure compensation?

[@craigruchman7007]

@@MikMilman Yes, and I have to constantly change the exposure compensation. As mentioned I now use continuous lighting, a Rotolight neo 3 for fill.

[@MikMilman]

For events?