Flash photography for beginners part 1

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This week I’ll show you the basics of flash photography for beginners part 1.
🔴 Off camera flash photography indoors and outdoors: • Off camera flash photo...
Its straight forward and once you understand this, you’ll be able to control your flash to take better photos all the time in lots of different situations.
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@mikesphotography 2 года назад

🔴 Here's my latest video ... off camera flash photography indoors and outdoors: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KpZ46a1fu3g.html

@kramsniggah4333 4 года назад

YES! Somebody actually explained how to set up the camera and flash instead of just going straight into the creative side. The massive bonus is no background music and no shouting American!

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Thanks so much Kram. Glad you liked it! 😁👍

@blowmeimcumin 3 года назад

No shouting American lol. Yah, we tend to be pretty annoying in our self absorbed look at me attitudes.

@mvabiv 3 года назад

That's insane. I've watched this video 3 times to really grasp the settings and never once did I realize there was no background music. Haha.

@Aloysious0013 3 года назад

You are not very bright viking

@AaronBrownStudios 3 года назад

@@mvabiv there is background music. Just very faint

@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785 3 года назад

This tutorial falls under the category "What noone teaches, but everyone needs"

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Thanks so much! 😁👍

@taylorqobrien 3 года назад

I agree 100%. I've been tearing my hair out trying to figure this out. In about 15 minutes I've finally understood! Thank you!

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Great to hear Taylor! 😁👍

@DA-yd2ny 3 года назад

@@mikesphotography Than you Mike! I find your tutorials amazing!

@anna-dc4kz 3 года назад

I’m not even done watching but omg I’ve learned so much!

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

That's great to hear! Thanks for watching 😁👍

@apmv1983 3 года назад

Me too ✨

@superman2j3 3 года назад

Right?!?!?

@Nikolazjames 3 года назад

Wow! The most well thought out, perfectly written, perfectly spoken, perfectly exampled, perfectly focused, zero bs, totally helpful video i have seen in a long time! Thankyou & Subcribed

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Thanks very much Nick, I appreciate your kind words. I have a lot more tutorials on my channel and hopefully I'll be getting part 3 to this video done soon! Welcome to the community! 😁👍

@gingrai00 2 года назад

Agreed Nick! Very well done.

@deantiger1390 4 года назад

Thank you so much for your tutorial. I have struggled to find someone who can articulate this topic in a digestible manner. Your clear & concise verbal description along with examples was brilliant. I'm now looking forward to experimenting with some confidence. Very much appreciate your good work - Cheers

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Thanks so much Dean, I'm glad I could help. Flash photography is a bit daunting at first but once you get your head around it, it starts to make more sense! 😁👍

@ozgemmo3445 4 года назад

Absolutely brilliant - and NO ANNOYING MUSIC!!! Diction - perfect; video focus throughout - perfect. Content - totally excellent! No doubt I will have many questions regarding macro flash photography when I get further into this new adventure of mine! Cheers from Ian, DownUnder.

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Great to hear Ian, I'm glad you got something out of this tutorial. Haha!! I'm guessing that annoying music in the background that is too loud is a pet peeve. 😁👍

@rafaelmjabor1397 2 года назад

Best photography flash class I've ever had. Congratulations!

@warricksmith5178 Год назад

Clearest exposition on these topics that I have ever seen. Thank you so much!

@sissonor 4 года назад

Great video :) That is a text book style guide. No useless blablabla, yet very entertaining. You have something about that makes a teacher one can trust completely and dont appeal as a teacher. Keep on :)

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Thanks so much for your kind words. I have a lot of fun making these and there's a lot more to come. 😁👍

@SamuelFairbank 4 года назад

This tutorial was 110% best thing since sliced bread, love your work!

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Awesome to hear Samuel. Thanks for watching...plenty more to come as well. 😁👍

@barborasobrova9515 2 года назад

oh gosh finally! All in one tutorial, quick, to the point, clear as....I couldn't be more grateful! thank you! In just 15 min explained what I was looking for for hours on youtube....

@fjphoto23 2 года назад

Best simple, basic tutorial on flash photography.

@mvabiv 3 года назад

Just wanted to bump this video because it's perfect for anybody wanting to learn flash photography fundamentals. The cheat sheet at the 12:45 mark is great for screenshotting on your phone and saving it to a note so that you always have it with you.

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Thanks so much Moe! Flash photography can be quite daunting but it doesn't have to be. Once you understand it like I've explained, it's a great foundation to build your confidence and skills up from. Thanks for watching. 😁👍

@LiquidTurbo 4 года назад

I've been looking around for flash tutorials and this is absolutely the easier one that taught me the post. Another great video.

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Great to hear Brian! I'm glad I could help. 😁👍

@thebest10002 2 года назад

Incredible in-depth explanation, so far the only video I found that was not only easy to follow but explained in a technical level.

@MrG338 2 года назад

Great video! Excellent explanation of this topic. My favorite was the "cheat sheet" towards the end....it served to summarize all the key points and gave me the comfort in knowing that I had a good starting point which I could them customize as needed. Well done sir!!

@jaylt5136 3 года назад

FINALLY a good & clear explanation awesome vid! I've been swimming around many tutorials, this is the one

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Thanks very much Jay!

@JohnMichnowicz 5 лет назад

Gee, I thought I know a bit about using flash. After viewing your tutorial I now know what I didn't know!! Thanks for making the basics understandable.

@mikesphotography 5 лет назад

No worries John, I’m glad I could help. It took me a while to get my head around it...a photographer I learned a lot off taught me this and once I understood it, it made a lot more sense. Since then my flash photography improved a lot. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😁👍

@gingrai00 2 года назад

Excellent Mike! Very well done. You have a clear mind and the ability to communicate your solid understanding so that people new to the topic can pick it up.

@adiringer1959 4 года назад

The best tutorial on Flashes I've seen. The examples and illustrations you use made all the difference. Thank you!

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

You're very welcome! Thanks Adi!! 😁👍

@vimnadid 3 года назад

Finally, The quest is over... A very BIG thanks to you, MIKE. You got a new subscriber... !¡!

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Great to hear it has helped Virendra! Hopefully I'll have part three coming really soon! ... and here's a link to part 2 just in case you haven't seen it already: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Jc3Pu-qgHWs.html&t Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing, much appreciated! 😁👍

@camilevita2251 4 года назад

I really needed a video like this!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain and educate. All of your videos are super simple to understand. Great teacher. Greetings from Argentina

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Thanks so much Cami! I'm so glad I was able to help. Flash photography can seem like a huge daunting thing to learn, but when broken down into the basics...it becomes a little easier to understand. Thanks for watching. 😁👍

@robertsoucy9725 2 года назад

BRILLIANT! Cheers Mike for such great info!!

@rudydelange5569 2 года назад

As usual, simple, clear, complete and extremely well done. Thank you very much Mike.

@BrandonBousquet 5 лет назад

I absolutely needed this. THANK YOU!

@mikesphotography 5 лет назад

That’s awesome Brandon, I’m glad I could help!! Lots more flash photography tutorials coming this autumn so stay tuned!! 😁👍

@adamowens4498 3 года назад

This has been the MOST useful video I’ve watched.

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Great to hear it has helped Adam. 😁👍

@happytang1802 Год назад

I’m using a strobe but I’m learning from this video. This is the second time I’ve watched this but I feel I’m learning a lot more since I’m putting things in practice. Thank you for the detailed tutorial

@ethynhunt 2 года назад

This is 100 times better than other things I was watching to understand, where were you all these days !!!!!

@mikesphotography 2 года назад

Thanks very much!! That damn algorithm gets in the way sometimes!! 😫🤦🏻‍♂️ Thanks for watching 😁👍

@garybennett7845 5 лет назад

If it isn’t already planned, I’d like to suggest you do a video on using flash for macro photography. I’m trying to do some handheld macro with a flash. I’ve had some success, but would appreciate your view on this. I do mostly flowers and bugs outside, but would also like to try stuff stuff in my “studio” ( which is a table in my basement). BTW, I appreciate the videos you do, you have a knack for explaining things in a way that’s easy for me to understand. Keep up the good work.

@mikesphotography 5 лет назад

Thanks so much Gary, I’ll definitely add that to the list! Handheld macro is quite the challenge... Sounds like a good sturdy studio!! 😆👍 my studio is our spare room!! 😆 And thanks for your kind words, they really motivate me to make more videos and tutorials! 😁👍

@DalsPhotography 3 года назад

@@mikesphotography I add a + on to macro flash !!! Ring flashes have now become cheaper, and we need to learn more about it. I do macro on a regular basis, but the flash is still a big ??? (question mark) ;)

@pandascoops 2 года назад

Definitely learned a lot in only 15 minutes. Lots of practical tips and good comparisons among different setting. You really explained the general rules of flash photography. I’m gonna check out the next one!

@shootingamerica3646 3 года назад

So far, the best and clearest explanation of the basics of flash photography I've ever watched! Thank you!

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Great to hear you like it! Thanks for watching 😁👍

@jonkirkwood469 3 года назад

As a engineer, I appreciate the sophistication of your motion test. Occam's Razor.

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Haha! Thanks very much Jon, I try to keep things as simple as possible...whenever possible... Thanks for watching 😁👍

@sleeth 3 года назад

This was exactly the info I needed to hear, thanks! Now to find a patient model to let me practice on... 🤔

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Great to hear Daniel! Haha! Yes that is the hard part...😆 Thanks for watching 😁👍

@marieschaller4560 11 дней назад

Thank you so much for this Mike! Im new to flash photography, and it is completely overwhelming. This helps break it down a bit. I have A LOT to learn.

@laurendenysek9848 6 дней назад

YES this is the video I have been looking for!! So so so helpful and the examples shown are exactly what I needed. Understanding how the camera and flash settings correlate to create the intended exposure was the piece I was missing from other videos. Other videos focussed on the flash externally, but never connected the flash to the camera. THANK YOU!

@JeahnLaffitteAdventures 5 лет назад

:o Mind blown! I was super reluctant to get a flash because I figured it was just a cheaper alternative to a constant video light. But now knowing that the shutter doesn’t change the flash exposure, allowing for separate control of ambient and flash light, I know it’s more powerful for photography. Amazing! Thanks mike.

@mikesphotography 5 лет назад

It does make such a difference once you get your head around it! I'm glad I could help and get you thinking differently about flashes and strobes. They really do come in handy when it comes to photography! Thanks for watching!

@stamatiasstamis5165 4 года назад

Amazing video! I finally understand how the flash works! (I am a total beginner). Would be great if you could make a video about using multiple flash units together.

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

That’s awesome, I’m glad my tutorial has helped!! I’m filming part 2 at the moment, so with any luck it’ll be ready before Christmas...and there will probably be a part 3 as well!! Thanks for watching 😁👍

@Redjkeee 2 года назад

The best video explaining flash photography I've found! Thank you, sir! Really helpful and informative!

@artieghosh529 4 года назад

Flash stuff is so foreign to me as a beginner - thank you so much. All I needed was a simple and thorough explanation like this!

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

That's awesome, I'm glad I could help Artie. 😁👍

@drumvannelle69 5 лет назад

Great video and nice T shirt, never knew your r Pink Floyd fan 👍👍👍👍

@mikesphotography 5 лет назад

Thanks Sherif! It’s all about the old classics, as well as the new rock!! 😁👍

@TheFitnessMarshall 2 года назад

This was SO HELPFUL!

@mikesphotography 2 года назад

That's great to hear! Thanks for watching 😁👍

@shereneong 2 года назад

I totally agree!

@mikesphotography 2 года назад

Thanks very much Sherene! 😁👍

@johnkingston7586 2 года назад

Brilliant simple but complete explanation to get you started. I have been using flash for years but on automatic TTL. It’s great to learn how much it can be tweaked on manual to optimise my photos. Thank you.

@sammytiare9982 3 года назад

The clarity of this guys voice is seriously amazing. Great teacher !

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Thanks so much Sammy! 😁👍

@ottz73 3 года назад

What a great explanation....without all the crap like “Yeh, yeh yeh, hey what’s up, jimmy d in the house BOOM!” If I hear BOOM one more time on a RU-vid video

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Haha!! I might have to make a parody one day...😆😆😆 Thanks so much Steve! One of the reasons I started this channel was because I was getting so annoyed at waiting 5-10 minutes for the presenter to get to the point...😫 Thanks for watching. 😁👍

@jimbartel1692 5 лет назад

Thanks Mike! You've inspired me to make learning flash photography my winter project.

@mikesphotography 5 лет назад

That’s awesome Jim! I’ve got lots more flash photography tutorials coming so hopefully they’ll help your winter quest!! Thanks for watching!! 👍

@judilecompte9377 4 года назад

Jim Bartel, me too!

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

That’s excellent Judi!! 😁👍

@stephenfarrell4813 2 года назад

This video completely demystified the technicalities of flash photography. Thank you.

@mikesphotography 2 года назад

Thanks so much Stephen! 😁👍

@ThruVisualMedia 2 года назад

Mike Thank you!!!! This has been the best explanation to Flash photography I have ever seen. I finally understand it.

@mikesphotography 2 года назад

That's great to hear I've been able to help! Thanks for watching 😁👍

@kickstand11117 2 года назад

This is sofa king awesome! Really appreciate this vid! Thanks man!!✌🏻👊🏻😃

@amyd1875 3 года назад

Thank you SO much for this video. Like everyone has said, you explain this in a way I actually understand. I'm certain I will be watching this many more times in the coming weeks. I hope you make many more videos, Mike. You have a gift. "Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity." Charles Mingus

@KylePaul-sk1lb 4 месяца назад

Really in-depth and I like the examples you shared. Thank you!

@FredLegendarySA 2 года назад

thank you so much. i have learnt a lot and understood more about flashing now. am going to make use of my flash now.

@redastundzyte6803 2 года назад

Good to watch something so easy to understand, thank you so much !

@corporalhenshaw 2 года назад

Thanks Mike. I have learned a lot from your videos. They are clear and precise with no annoying extras. Others could learn from your approach.

@mikesphotography 2 года назад

Thanks so much! 😁👍

@hawkboy000 3 года назад

Wow just wow! Exactly what I needed. Clear and precise instructions on how to use flash. It’s like learning what ISO, shutter speed, and Aperture is. You clearly described how each one affects the lighting for the flash. Thank you so much!

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Great to hear it has helped! Flash seems really daunting but once you know these principles, it's a great foundation to build on. Thanks for watching 😁👍

@JFebrillet 3 года назад

this tutorial series has made me finally understand how to use flash. I have owned an off-camera flash for almost two years without really using it. thank you. watching this series will continue to help me down the road. thank you so much.

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Thanks so much Judith, great to hear my tutorials are helping. 😁 I have more videos coming in the series soon so keep an eye out for those. 😁👍

@larbueno 3 года назад

Mike, Happy New Year. I just want to let you know you SAVED MY ASS on New Years eve. I've shot mostly natural history videos for the last 30+ years, but recently have done more photography. Since C19 crushed much of our kind of work (just about ANY kind of work) in 2020, I've done whatever I could to make ends meet. A local casino found some of my work online and hired me to photograph VIP customers having complimentary dinners in 3 of the restaurants within the casino. I know just about zip of shooting with a flash. I watched MANY YT videos on beginning flash shooting and learned a bit from some of them, but when I got to yours, I FINALLY got it! It's a great beginner's look into the balance needed to shoot subjects and the ambient background with a flash. Overall, I did a pretty good job, considering I ended up shooting 100's of images, running from restaurant to restaurant, my fiancé getting the email addresses of each of the people at any given table, then me shooting 2 or more images of each couple/individual and making needed exposure adjustments on the fly. All the while approaching and interrupting them with food in their mouths. I truly appreciate it was paying work, but it's not the kind of gig I want on a regular basis! Regardless, your video was the tipping point for me...and I found it on December 30!!! At least I didn't put it off to the last minute!

@Abxaxbc 4 года назад

Mike, you're a wonderful teacher

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Thanks so much!! 😁👍

@danielmcdermott5161 2 года назад

Amazing overview of flash photography. Best on RU-vid. Can't wait for Part 2.

@mikesphotography 2 года назад

Thanks Daniel! I am actually taking my channel in a different direction this year, focussing on landscape photography, so all of my flash photography tutorials have been unlisted (annoying algorithm issues that I won't get in to). But here are the links for part 2 and part 3 as well as my off camera flash video: Part 2 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Jc3Pu-qgHWs.html Part 3 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sltl975vNjA.html Off camera flash photography: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KpZ46a1fu3g.html I hope that helps and thanks for watching 😁👍

@The-creator1M 3 года назад

You are definitely one of the best explainers for this! been searching all over about speed lights and glad I found this finally! Thank you 👍🏻 huge huge help

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Thanks so much Sydney! It's all about the basics, once you have a solid grounding in flash photography, it all becomes a little easier to get your head around...when I was learning it took me a while until one of the guys I was learning from broke it down similar to this...even on film it follows the same rules. 😁👍

@MamaRockstar 2 года назад

Thank you. I searched and searched and searched, i found this, now I am an expert. MIND BLOWN.... Good job

@giancarlovadala2932 2 года назад

Thank you very much, not only rich in content, also very clear and well organized! Best flash tutorial so far for me, and I’ve seen plenty of!

@mikesphotography 2 года назад

Thanks very much Giancarlo! 😃👍

@MrsCafetal 4 года назад

Mike, thanks. Another clear video. And great choice, flash photography is a bit of a mystery for many. Thanks again.

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Thanks so much!! This was definitely a fun one to do. 👍

@f-stop8550 2 года назад

Thank you! Great information. You are a true teacher of technology!!

@cmcasquinha 3 года назад

Thanks Mike. I really liked your video. I am from Portugal and the way you are speaking allows a greater understanding for a non native speaker. I learned a lot and i will see your other videos as well. Thanks. Great Job!!

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Thanks so much Carlos, great to hear my videos and tutorials are helping! 😁👍

@danhunt1133 2 года назад

Great video ! straight to the point, really helpful thanks .

@EvaldoFerra 3 года назад

i reallylike the way you explained all of it. thank you. really useful.

@BananaMonstar 2 года назад

Something ticked in my brain and I think i finally understand something. Thanks, gonna try it out this weekend!

@SabrinaLiang10 2 года назад

Awesome video! Your video explained everything I was looking for.

@stevewilson2445 3 года назад

Fantastic video. I paused it multiple times and took notes. THE BEST VIDEO ON FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! Excellent job. Thanks.

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Great to hear it has helped! Thanks for watching Steve! 😁👍

@vaschro 2 года назад

Thank you Mike , this has been extremely well explained and useful , may thanks

@sherryheard2083 3 года назад

This video is amazing! This is easier to understand. Great job Thank you!

@jotresidder520 3 года назад

Thank you!!!! That is all I needed.....simple, concise instruction, clearly spoken :) Just starting with a little home studio and managed to get a 550 ex flash and had no idea what to do with it. Now...practice, practice, practice. Subscribed.

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Exactly! It's all about getting to grips with the basics and then practicing...a lot! Great to hear my tutorial has helped. 😁👍

@normanclarke9587 3 года назад

Great teaching! I look for great teaching so I can share with people who desire to get into the Photography business.

@tomholmes2711 3 года назад

At last I have found a video that actually informs me how to operate my Speedlite. An absolutely terrific video. Thanks Mike

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Great to hear it has helped Tom. Part 2 is on my channel now and hopefully I'll be able to film part 3 early next year. Thanks for watching 😁👍

@starlinghilton9862 2 года назад

Now this is what I call a tutorial. Thank you so much,I understood this perfectly

@osteoporosis7274 2 года назад

Absolutely superb video, thank you.

@seephani1 3 года назад

A simple explanation that made my flash photography a charm. Thank you

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Great to hear it has helped! Thanks for watching. 😁👍

@ChaseTheJoy 3 года назад

Thank You! I've always been mystified by my Yongnuo Flash and using any off-camera flash. Your video explanation was great!! Today I used it in-depth for first time after owning it for over 2 years. Images turned out great. Thank you!!

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

That's fantastic to hear!! Flash photography seems really daunting at first, but it really doesn't have to be. Once you get these basics down, you'll start to get some great images ... and it sounds like you're getting them already! 😁👍

@lisahourin2113 2 года назад

This is one of the most comprehensive, yet basically explained (if that makes sense) tutorials I've seen about flash use...and I've been a photographer for 20 years. Well done--thank you so much!

@mikesphotography 2 года назад

Thanks so much Lisa! That does make sense!! 😆 Thanks for watching 😁👍

@alexgabriele3253 3 года назад

Loved this tutorial Mike! Took so much notes and understanding of how my camera settings and flash work together. Looking forward to watching Part 2 and practicing what I learned from this video.

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Great to hear it has helped Alex! There is a lot to learn but once you get these basics, you will have a great foundation to build from! 😁👍

@greygoose3936 2 года назад

Wow I never expected flash photography to be so complicated. I'll definitely be returning to this video when I get my first flash

2 года назад

Very useful and well explained content Mike. I'm learning how to use flashes and it is the best video I've seen so far on YT. Many thanks!

@MrYankee853 5 лет назад

great one Mike ! I'm sure you'll cover other things in future videos, but my favorite way to use flash is outdoors..one huge advantage of flash is not being concerned about the light outdoors..you get to make your own light ! it's so much fun to make afternoon sun look like sunset while bringing up your subject..cant wait for more videos ..thanks again !

@mikesphotography 5 лет назад

Thanks so much Dan, Most definitely, the other one I like doing is making average looking skies into really moody ones, and a flash is perfect for that!! Got lots coming up on outdoor photography and sports photography with a flash so make sure to keep checking back for those. 😁 Thanks of watching and commenting, much appreciated! 👍

@d.l.mcluvin8067 3 года назад

When I saw the length of the video I figured it would be too much but it turns out this was the most straight ~ forward easily understood video I've watched. Thank you so much for your time sir.

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

That's great to hear, I'm glad I could get all the info you needed in this one. Thanks for watching McLuvin 😁👍

@MSR93 4 года назад

i just bought Yongnuo YN560IV yesterday and your video by far is the most comprehensive tutorial i've found. i never would've thought that you could control both the flash light & ambience light just by using the shutter speed. thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

No worries, once you get your head around this, it does all start to make much more sense. I use this technique for all of my corporate shoots and I know I can set it up and get the light exactly where I want it every time. 😁👍

@leenawho7071 2 года назад

This was fantastic and helpful! Thank you so much!

@Mr.CuriousGuy 4 года назад

a BIG THANK YOU mike,sincerely i new nothing about Flash photography!!!This has been a huge start for me...!!!

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Awesome, I'm glad I could help. 😁👍

@nashhall694 4 года назад

This was great Mike! Finally makes sense now! I’m going to try all the various scenarios new. Thanks for posting. I’d love to see more! 😀👍👌

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Ahh...ignore the link on my reply to your other message...it was to this one!! 😆 Thanks for watching Nash!

@gokce.c.e Год назад

Thank you for all the info.. great video series 🙏💞🌼

@devanshkumaria365 3 года назад

The clearest explanation of how to use a flash ! thanks!!

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Thanks very much! 😁👍

@laureenignarro8030 4 года назад

The BEST explanation of flash photography !!!!!!👍

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Thanks so much Laureen! 😁👍

@ebqren 4 года назад

Best and most complete explanation I’ve watched about flash! Thank you so much.

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful Emman! 😁👍

@Crispyyy7 4 года назад

Best summary of flash photography I’ve come across. Succinct and informative. Can’t wait for part 2

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Thanks so much Kevin! Hopefully I can get it released soon. :-)

@arlolockheart 3 года назад

This guy is the hero we need but don't deserve. A really epic video! Thank you so much.

@mikesphotography 3 года назад

Haha!! I'm just helping one photographer at a time 🦸‍♂️ ...😆😆😆 Thanks very much for your kind words, and thanks for watching 😁👍

@kayray4881 4 года назад

I was always apprehensive about flash photography but this tutorial has given me the confidence to give it a go.

@mikesphotography 4 года назад

Great to hear Kay!! People sometimes make it sound far more daunting than it needs to be... go for it!! 😁👍

@joefrat 2 года назад

You are a wizard. Perfect explanation. Thanks for making it simple.

@mikesphotography 2 года назад

Thanks very much Joe!

@prizzle_photodesign2344 2 года назад

actually this video has helped me to understand the basics of using speedlight as it was my first time, but I was able to take the best shot within an hour.