HOW I USE FLASH AT WEDDINGS | Off Camera Flash, Video Lights | Fine Art Photographer | Sony & Canon

[@tereguzman1010]

What a video, tomorrow I have a small wedding to cover and I was kind of afraid of the flash, this is super helpful to me, thanks for this quality content, you have a new subscriber ☺️

[@franlorite]

Thank you for sharing! I'm a wedding photographer/videographer from Spain and I love to know how do you work in other countries. Greetings!

[@trishhorton3419]

Katie, Great info-you are a natural teacher. No longer afraid of multiple off camera flash.

[@KatieNicollePhotography]

Aww thank you so much!! I'm so glad this video helped you get over your fear of off camera flash :) Once you get the hang of it - it really creates for some beautiful photographs!

[@benbraybrooke5808]

Hi Katie! This video is brilliant! I’ve only photographed a few weddings but I want to start using flash to make my images more interesting but I find it scary to think about! You have made flash seem much less scary and simple. In my head I thought I would need a studio set up but it appears that’s not the case. Thank you 😍

[@Caalphoto]

Hi there, I have been shooting weddings for years now and I actually took out a pen and paper to take notes! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@phoenixmediaproductions8887]

Nice. One time I did a wedding in a garden setting, but it was dark. I realized that the onboard flash was giving me the subject, but everything else was dark and empty. What transformed the images was placing a second flash on the ground behind the subjects and giving it a 45° upward angle to illuminate the hedges, flowers and treeline. Worked out great.

[@laurenknight6107]

Really need help. I'm a novice photographer. Brother is getting married. Can't afford a photography so I need tips to try and make it the best I possibly can

[@waynosfotos]

Hee hee, i was laughing as i had a manual cheapo flash and just bought two Canon high end flashes with ETTL for ease of use. Then you say, use manual. 🤣 I have played around with these flashes for most of a whole day so fairly familiar now. If i could ask a couple of questions: First, to use as a fill in daylight shadows I had a few issues. I like to expose for the background to stop the sky etc being blown out, but when the flash is on the camera the flash overides the histogram and you can't set it to a exposure without the flash, even in manual (am i a slow learner?) So i can get the shot by turning the flash off and set the exposure the turn the flash on again. Beautiful banger shot. But this seems the long way round. Is there a way to do this easier? As to even lighting, i found if i put a silicon small bag sticking up about 100mm over the flash, held in place with a lacky band (point upwards), for the main and repeater flashes it fills the room and gives a softer light, it is slightly under exposed but that can be fixed in post. Very cheap and amazing good results. Thanks again, very well explained and i will go and check out your IG. Cheers

[@PizzlesTechTime]

Shop my first wedding yesterday solo and it was quite a challenge. I ended up having to change to auto ISO. My pictures were very inconsistent. I was shooting on the cannon R5C with the godox v1c

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Many or most of your shots are hot, or over-exposed.

[@JayJanePhotography]

The first time I used TTL, the battery died mid-party! Manual is usually more practical for small flashes, since you can control the power, compensate with camera settings and save battery. How does the V1 hold up to constant use of TTL? Thanks.

[@AndrewMcNeish]

I am thinking about buying my first flash what do you recomend i dont want to spend to much somthing like 300-400CAD what godox flash do you have? I am shooting my first weding next month I have a R7 Thanks Andrew

[@ABAJZA75]

I'm so happy that I found this!! Can't wait to learn more from you!

[@kathryn-brightadventuresph7767]

This is amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing, it has been so hard to find a video online that explains flash from a wedding photography perspective!!

[@KatieNicollePhotography]

Kathryn - Bright Adventures Photography Yayyy! You’re so welcome!! I’m glad it was helpful :)

[@joannadass_]

Love how you make this process a heck of a lot less intimadating!

[@KatieNicollePhotography]

Thanks Joanna!! That’s always my goal ☺️

[@zalle1]

Is it just me or the images look really fake with this lighting? No depth, no contrast, no shadows, no ambiance...

[@isabellethomas2108]

Hello 😊 what is your camera white balance when using flash pls? I never know if you should leave it to flash or AW mode

[@kennethjonesphotography]

Interesting information and much appreciated. I noticed somewhere in the 15:20 range of this video, you started to state your ISO setting, but that was edited out. I'm interested to know those ISO setting(s). I'd also like to know what Canon camera body you shoot. Thanks, again for this info.

[@duncanmeechan5694]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, it was very informative and simple enough for most to understand. Thank you for giving me the information and the encouragement to give it a try, I will be practicing most of the day tomorrow I am sure. Thanks again :)

[@atlaspower6603]

thank you for the tips i have a wedding coming up you help out alot !!! & i have two question what white balance you should use shooting with flash and is it good to have a tiffen pro mist 1/8 on the lens

[@GIRAFLASH2]

Do hoy use Fashbracket? To avoid the lateral shadow ,shoting in portrait Mode? 🤔

[@carlosalfredofloresvideofotogr]

Greetings from El Salvador.

[@whatilovetofilm]

Katie Nicolle are you using canon flash or any flash with contax and mamiya 645 for receptions ?

[@samuelstewart2762]

hi was looking at your vid nice work i'm a photographer as well thanks for some new tips

[@mase202]

v1 vs 600 which do you prefer? thankyou for your time.

[@evtimstefanov8377]

Very helpful tips. Thanks a lot!)

[@guyphoto9437]

You contradict yourself--at first you say when you use a second flash you point it up at the ceiling. Then you go on to say that you point it toward the subjects for a rim, sidelight or hair light. So which is it? I've shot weddings for years and I've never seen a wedding photographer put a second or third light on a 5' stand, usually we want the stands around 8 or 9 feet high, depending on the height of the ceiling. At 5' height you'd be shooting directly into peoples faces etc.

[@fotolookconde]

Agreed that when we have natural light then flash lightning is only used to fill in! Good stuff!

[@bngr_bngr]

How can you make your off camera pictures not as bright.

[@junekevinornido9162]

why all foreign photographers are so beautiful?

[@sleepeasy1989]

Hi, This has helped me so much. I have an upcoming wedding and the reception is in a small dark space. the advice about the two syncing flashes has really helped. Can any two flashes sync or do the flashes need to be the same make? thanks again

[@tataisaac9994]

I am getting into weeding photography and was thinking about a strobe but after watching this, I am sure I will still be good with my flash. And the very nice you explained how to use two flashes. Thanks for the great content

[@rhea2755]

Awe thanks for this, I have a small wedding to photograph. It’ll be my first wedding to photograph and I’m nervous,it’s for a dearest friend of mine. Thank you so much for this.

[@sauravbasu8805]

Which camera and lens have you used to shoot this video ?

[@ekonoviariadi1725]

Using godox transmiter could be more helpfull.

[@tonyc.3244]

What are basic settings on a cannon t3i for a weeding

[@Laura-rz4ho]

subscribed! Great video, thank you

[@balarani3493]

Please give any practical video to learn better

[@peruj2008]

Katie, I could cry... Lol... Thank you so much for putting me at ease. I've been getting in my head. You made it so simple. Thank you so very much!

[@ThomasStreiff]

Nice video, one of the best ones in describing all the flash points in wedding photography. I like to watch and review, as I shoot a couple weddings a year, usually ones I get begged into doing by friends and family. this really helps for a quick refresh.

[@dng369]

thanks for good short video with a lots of value information. !

[@matthoffman6962]

So one thing I’ve found helpful is instead of having the “hot shoe that screws into the umbrella adapter” is to take that off and it leaves a threaded “screw” I guess that’s what it’s called. Then put your flash into the little stand that comes with it and screw it into the “screw” on the adapter. With canons the hot shoe is metal so you’ll be fine. But I’ve had a godox flash hot shoe break right off when it blew over from the wind. It sucked lol

[@BambooScar]

What a great video, bravo!!!

[@DebbieWatkins133]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@VLuciPM]

Thanks Katie! Really awesome tips! Love how you share what you do

[@KatieNicollePhotography]

Vera Marques thank you so much for the encouragement!! 🥰

[@BrianHallmond]

Thanks! Subscribed

[@Crob3621]

This was very helpful. Thank you

[@alliecase8040]

Katie, Im curious, what would you suggest if the reception is in a barn? With the rafters and only natural wood to bounce off of, what would you do?

[@KatieNicollePhotography]

Allie Case There’s a few things you can do.... 1. set up an off camera flash in the corner, to at least get some more light (you could even bounce it into an umbrella or add a soft box - super easy to do! Have the flash pointed directly towards the main table/ speeches but still in a corner... and then have the umbrella or soft box diffuse the light so it spreads softly) 2. If you’re only using on camera flash, at that point I would buy a white diffuser to go on top of my flash so I have something to bounce into! Feel free to message me for more info :)

[@nathancorona4021]

Thank you! #Subbed

[@joannmoritz8939]

Thanks Katie, for sharing so much great information and for doing it so well!! I only have the Cannon 430 EXll speed lite; is this insufficient for indoor wedding work? If I got a second speed lite would I need to get the same size again (to function as master and slave)? Or could the 630 function with my smaller flash?

[@KatieNicollePhotography]

Joann Moritz aw you’re so welcome! I don’t know too much about canons other flashes... although if let’s you do manual and it has enough power, then you can definitely make it work! I would give your local camera store a call... they will know if the flashes can work together or not :) Sorry I cant be more helpful!

[@MrRenoman2011]

Awesome video thanks

[@PizzlesTechTime]

I bought a godox flash when I first started with my GH5. I was considering purchasing Cannon's new flash the EL5 because it has the internal batteries. I ended up buying another godox but for my Canon and now I have a master and a slave. Now I just have to learn flash photograpy. 😊

[@vusisemwayo]

No flash modifiers?

[@alliecase8040]

Thanks Katie!! This is super great insight! I hated using my flash before, because I just didn’t know much about it, not so nervous to use it now!

[@KatieNicollePhotography]

Allie Case awww yay!!! I’m so glad this helped you get over some of those fears! :)

[@yannisstath]

you explain this so well - thank you!

[@olivofilm3685]

Katie, you usea canon flashes for sony camera?

[@Ronanddigicams]

Probably the most informative video I’ve ever watched. No sponsor ads, no bs, just straight up information.

[@PizzlesTechTime]

This is very useful information especially for me just starting out as a professional photographer. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video.

[@khya_0180]

you are beautiful

[@notallaboutmeministry3285]

This was helpful

[@JohnSmith-nk9fd]

Great! Thanks!

[@Pitonium]

Hello Katie, Thank you so much for your precious video guidance. I have a quick question for you. Usually, what's the best and professional "Aspect Ratio" for taking pictures?( 3:2, 4:3 or 16:9)? I have a Canon 5d Mark III that I still love working with :)

[@sjbailey10]

So helpful!!

[@eduardocortes-dv4lo]

Hi, i have 3 flashes with sender but i prefer using just 1 on camera withe the flag on top (I have 2 magmot spheres but its too combersome, some brides has ask me what are those balls ?) . For exits a small video light on camera top is more practical / lumecube 2,0), I love flashes, also studio ones but with the new cameras like the Nikon Z6II x2 and the 1,8 Z lenses I found my selfs using my flashes less land less. But make not mistake everyone in wedding has to be confident with flashes.

[@mikebenito3014]

Please which flash light you think I should buy for my canon 6d camera? I don’t really know the one I should buy please help me

[@jenny5354]

Thanks Katie. The video is very informative. 👍

[@KatieNicollePhotography]

Thanks Jennie!! So glad you found it helpful! :)

[@mariaantunes8771]

Super helpful! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@KatieNicollePhotography]

Maria Antunes so glad you found this helpful!! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@amandareynolds5972]

How do you prevent motion blur at 1/80? I’ve had to take photos with flash on the dance floor at 1/150 and there was just way too much motion blur, no matter how stray and careful I was

[@ashleyspeca]

This was super helpful! I feel like there aren't that many resources for external flashes especially with weddings and they've always been so intimidating to me.

[@khariclipperz]

Great info …I just don’t like the Master And Slave Terms Settings But it was very helpful 🙌🏽

[@KodakYuKnwDat]

Gonna be trying a few of these techniques for the next one! Thanks for the info and great video!

[@matthewhein333]

It helped me out a bunch too!!

[@jocelynburkhart3901]

Hello. I will be shooting my first wedding, I know I wouldn't have time to be mentored before it, as the wedding is in four days, but would love to be mentored as I am a beginner.

[@mesha8374]

Wow! Thank you! This was VERY helpful! I have a Baptism to capture this Sunday and was super afraid of low light in the church.

[@gjperrow]

Hi! I find that my photos are always out of focus when I shoot that wide-open. How do you still achieve the light airy bright photos on an 85 mm while shooting at such slow shutter speeds?

[@matthewhein333]

Liked and subscribed! Great video, I learned a lot! I just got my first flash today, so I really don’t know much but this video helped clear a lot up so thanks!!!

[@atom7nine]

Katie you are beautiful & more importantly you're absolutely fabulous talented

[@DocMatthews0311]

I’m a beginner who wants to start experimenting with an off-camera flash. This was extremely helpful.

[@p.burley4533]

A LOT of good information here. Needs to be watched several times to get it all. This is what I needed before the wedding I shot only last night!

[@melissaaguilar5597]

What flash do you use??? I’ve never seen one with that range of motion!!😍

[@kevinglennon2370]

Hi Katie! Thank you so very much for the video! I really learned a lot. I will be looking to view a couple of times to reinforce what I have learned. Again a very big ThankYou for sharing!

[@davidestrinproductions]

This makes using a flash seem much more simple, especially combining 2 flashes. Excited to put to test all these new ideas and techniques. Wishing you the best on your journey ahead educating others, and thanks for sharing your wisdom of all wedding day scenarios.

[@ErnestoIbarra]

4:54 Sometimes I even go down to 1/30 (when I bounce the flash) if there's no movement.

[@jkaye87]

Your video is the most helpful one I’ve found. Thank you so much.

[@phuocminhbui]

I love your tips. I have learned a lot. I plan to photograph for my sister wedding in 2 weeks.

[@at4095]

Exactly what I need! Fantastic video. Thank you :)

[@captureyourmoments3714]

Loved this but what do you do when there is a long aisle shot? and the ceiling is dark and high with no walls. Do you direct the flash straight at the middle of aisle say 12 foot and wait for the bride to hit that mark or hope for the best

[@zachjoing3055]

So helpfull! Thanks for all the info, you did an amazing job explaining it all!

[@AMarsh-hg9wr]

Also what aperture and iso did you use with led of the table group at reception?

[@AMarsh-hg9wr]

Where do you place led light for your table group photos.

[@Primeros1000]

What would be the best beginner flash for non professional use?

[@hannahpennington1594]

I put my camera on the settings you suggested: ISO 2000 Shutter speed 100-80 Ap 2.8 And flash manual at 1/16 And my photo I took was completely washed out!? What am I doing wrong?

[@FR4NCI3C0]

What you are doing wrong is not reading more about flash. And also kind of "stupid" question. What about if you take a dark photo? (with no flash) , well..I suppose you will change speed,aperture or ISO,.same with flash... NEVER using (same) this values will work for all scenarios. Use 1/200. f.2.8 iso 800, and flash at 1/32. If it is dark, open aperture or incrise ISO or increase flash power. But you must read a bit about flash..

[@TC_Conner]

Very clear and concise flash explanation. You’ve earned a new subscriber and I’ve ticked the notification bell. I’m not new to photography but I am quite new to wedding shoots. I’m partnered with another photographer and she’s even less experienced than I but we both have a lot of fun shooting weddings together, we’ve shot a couple so far and have a third one coming up next month. I use a flash but she doesn’t, I’m still struggling some with flash but I’m determined, this video helped, thanks!

[@gregallen1]

Absolutely GORGEOUS 😍

[@BooksWithCarah]

Hi Katie, I had a question! I'm doing a wedding where the walls are brick and the ceilings are brown. I'm a little concerned with bouncing light off of that. Do you have any advice? Thanks so much!!

[@shifteleven]

Hey. Katie left a comment to a similar question in this video. Hopefully that can help you. Good luck on the shoot!

[@manuelsoares507]

You are great at this!! Great presentation. 🤜🤛

[@user-eu2me4bp7j]

Great video! I had to pause at 2:33. What an amazing shot and that bride is extremely gorgeous! 😍

[@KatieNicollePhotography]

Thank you!!! And that’s my sister-in-law!! She is gorgeous 😍🥰

[@PIXELvoiz]

Thanks subscribed ☺

[@ajeshpradeepkumar6828]

A good review. Really like it

[@lisamurphy4867]

Hi Katie! Loved all the great advice. You make it easy to understand! Any advice for a wedding I'm shooting in an all glass venue?!?!? It's a beautiful conservatory, but no walls or ceiling for bounce, so I'm concerned with evening reception and low ambient lighting. Any thoughts about Lume Cubes? Help!

[@KatieNicollePhotography]

Hey Lisa! Thanks for watching! :) I haven’t used Lume Cubes but any type of diffuser would work great in that scenario (all glass venue)! That’s what I would recommend. I would also try off camera flash... to create some cool effects. I also don’t mind the “direct” flash look in some scenarios, if done correctly ☺️ Feel free to DM me on Instagram so I can share examples @katienicollephotography

[@lisamurphy4867]

@@KatieNicollePhotography thanks so much for the reply and guidance. I feel much better about preparing now! I'll definitely catch up on insta! Appreciate you!

[@juniorishmael32]

Powerful video we need more