SPEEDLITE BASICS | SPEEDLITE PHOTOGRAPHY in 10 MINUTES

As a photographer, working with Speedlites should be no different to any other form of lighting. In order to capture quality imagery in any area of photography you need to take control of your device and shape the light in a way that suits your desired look and feel. When it comes to Speedlite there are many types of functions that differ from a studio strobe that may become slightly confusing at times. In this one Mark answers everything speedlite in just 10 minutes. Starting off using speedlite for the first time? Want to know what to do with the device after taking it out of the box for the fist time? Then look no further as Mark explores all the basic features of the devices as well as sharing some of his tips and tricks for capturing amazing images with speedlite. Learn everything Speedlite right here as Mark seeks to set you off on your path to mastering your photography.
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[@MrJohnHimself]

Thank you Mark, I’ve never shot with a flash and find it all a bit daunting so that’s really helpful

[@rickhshepard]

That's a big help. Thanks for the clear explanations.

[@hardwaybets]

Fantastic! Thank you! Clear and straight forward. Can’t wait to use my Nikon Speedlight now that I know how to use it.

[@Halifaxgoldsam]

Recently purchase 2 x 600 EX - RT Canon speedlites, few unsuccessful attempts to get them linked - watched your informative video - cleared previous data & YES they worked together - Thank you

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

Great to hear!

[@gbattisbal]

Thank you very much for the detailed explanation.

[@soocmedia]

Fantastic tutorial, many thanks

[@nicoamatullo]

You are a legend, thank you for this

[@blackmamba3427]

Awesome video ❤ Brilliant content ❤ Superb commentary ❤

[@VST1254]

Good information Mark. This will really help me to start with flash photography.

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jasonifill5665]

Great video

[@lindabucaram298]

Omg thank you so much you are the best person to explain this!!! Thank you SO MUCH!

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

You are so welcome!

[@davepower7314]

Thank you for a most informative presentation! 👏👏👏👏

[@vincentvscheung]

Excellent.

[@matiasluzuriaga]

Thank you very much! you're always very clear!

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

You are welcome!

[@buildingsheriff]

Great video. Really clear. Thanks!

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@katrinaosorio2134]

This was so helpful thank you!

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

I'm so glad!

[@a.g.photography.8132]

Great 🎉

[@maggimarmion3836]

Thanks for this !Would like more info on the camera settings used when using the flash ? manual mode ? many thanks

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

Manual exposure mode on camera and a set colour balance is Marks preferred setup

[@Twobarpsi]

Excellent information!

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Bassmunchkin1]

Absolutely fantastic and thankyou very much for taking the worry away about the basics as well as feeling confident that I'm not going to break it. I've just ordered a Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash (arriving Friday) which I'm going to use first of all for macro. Do you have a video now explaining about setting speedlight settings up with a camera for macro. Kind regards and many thanks. UPDATE - It's ok thankyou, I've just found your Alladins cave of excellent videos that follow this one, brilliant!!!!!

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

Thanks for you feedback

[@Bassmunchkin1]

@@ThePhotographerAcademy Absolute pleasure 👍

[@newsforyou9235]

Amazing

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

Thanks

[@oliviatorres3419]

👏👏👏

[@scottgarriott3884]

I find NO consensus on whether the camera should be in M mode when using TTL or an Auto mode. I have had nothing but bizarre unworkable results with my flashgun in TTL when experimenting in an Auto mode and wonder if M is the best bet, setting the exposure values based on how I want to light the background, then letting TTL illuminate the subject correctly based on flash power settings (steps up or down). Another item of confusion - my flashgun has flash power settings, but so does my camera. Which do I use? Does one override the other? Thanks!

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

Hi Scott, most of the time my camera is in Manual mode & if the flash is on the camera hotshoe the flash is set to ttl. When the flash is off camera hot shoe and being used through a softbox the flash is set in manual mode. But if it has grids on it the flash might either be set on ttl if it’s moving its distance to subject or in manual if it’s in a fixed position. I hope that helps

[@MosleydollMUA]

I’m thinking how do I hold a camera with one hand and a light in the other lol , I can’t imagine I have strength for that ? I’m just getting into photography so please excuse my ignorance. Also I’m struggling to get sharp photographs with my hand holding the camera unless I’m using a tripod , so I’m wondering how to get a sharp pictures if I’m just holding the camera . Any advice would be helpful thank you.

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

Practice practice of course, try using a faster shutter speed the help get sharper images and if possible a lens with some kind of anti shake

[@MosleydollMUA]

@@ThePhotographerAcademy thank you ☺️

[@bubby372]

But what Mode do you set the camera too for flash pics?

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

I am almost always in manual model on camera

[@slowdivebreeze1]

Mark, can you tell me what flash gun you are usings?

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

Canon or a canon 3rd party flash like yongnuo!

[@dannydayal]

A rookie question: the camera mounted speedlite is SWITCHED 'OFF'. Why can't I use AEB to shoot 3 exposures (like I do without the mounted speedlite)? What setting do I need to change? {Canon 70D and Yongnuo 600EX ii}

[@ThePhotographerAcademy]

Unless new camera models are different you can’t use AEB. Most speedlite flashes will allow for FEB - Flash Exposure Bracketing. This is based around you knowing your correct exposure and want to vary the amount of flash output. Hope that helps

[@dannydayal]

@@ThePhotographerAcademy thanks for your quick response. The Nikon's AEB works, why not Canon's? I just want to be able to take 3 automatic ambient and 1 flash for flambient real estate photography.

[@Witzer0616]

@@dannydayalHi there! I know this is two months old, but I also have the same question. Were you able to figure anything out? Rick

[@libation14221]

I’ve learned more from this cat than anyone…plus he’s British where my mother was born.