Tips and Tricks to Taking Better Indoor Photos Using a Built-in Flash
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- I have received many questions regarding the best method to take indoor photos using a built-in flash found on many cameras (Nikon, Canon, Sony, Panasonic, etc.). While many professional photographers may disregard built-in flashes, I have a different view. The built-in flash on many consumer cameras can be used to create professional results with a few simple props and a basic understanding of flash power.
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On very occasions, you have the patience for a half an hour long tutorial. This is so good. Thanks for putting in the effort. Lovely!
Your videos are fantastic! Please never stop making them!
You have my support
Thanks for the post/feedback Matt!:) Stay tuned as I have more on the way:).
Still the best photographer I'm subbed to on YT. Thanks for another useful tutorial :)
Thanks for the post/feedback and subbing to my channel!:) Glad to be of help!:)
@@RealWorld you are one of the only photographers on yt that i have found that will actually teach you what you want to know instead of making a 10min video before the actual tutorial.
Your tutorials are detailed but you describe it so well so anyone can learn.
Thanks again for your useful tutorial. :)
Indeed!
First comment . Will edit later :)
Edit after watching this post twice . I am speechless , really . Tissue paper as diffuser and tin foil as reflector -- creativity at its best !! You are the only and the very best photography teacher one can ever have . Thank you , my good Sir . God bless .
Edited :)
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Amazing what some simply household items can do to better the overall flash experience, right?!:) The end result is a completely different/professional lighting look and feel in my opinion ... get some tin foil or a small mirror and have some fun!:)
This video is a gem! ❤️ I was always under the impression that flashes on entry level cameras should be avoided unless you want to blind your subject! This video taught me a lot! Thank you so much for such videos and tutorials.
Glad to be of help!:) Do not underestimate the power of the built-in flash ... bouncing and diffusing can go a long way:).
I don't have a speedlight. So, these tips will help me out when the need for my built-in flash arrives. Thanks for another helpful video.
Glad to be of help!:) The built-in flash can be useful with a bit of creative thinking:).
This helped me get decent results almost immediately in my test shots. I used a hand mirror, though I had to fiddle around in the settings to set the flash mode and power.
I have to say, this is probably your best video! It combines tech with improvisation....just perfect
Thanks for the feedback and glad you enjoyed!:)
Thank you for putting this together. Extremely helpful!
Again , Great Insight on the using built in flash for indoor function photos . using tripod is better control over sharpness of images
Thanks for the post/feedback ... many seem to struggle with indoor photos and flash - glad to be of help!:)
I really appreciate your hard work man.
Always the best photographer and the best photography tutorials videos ever.
Thanks a lot, you have our support.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Best instructions , explained with the utmost clarity, forever grateful
thanks for the post/feedback george and glad to be of help! :)
Great video,I learned a lot about using built-in flash from this video..thank you👍
Great video! I used to dislike those photos with built-in flash on, that take by casual users( assumed non-photographer take a shot) because those photos looked so bland and I have no clue about built-in flash at all due to the previous reason so I'd never care to look into it. Now this video point me out, there are more than one way to use built-in flash, just have to use it creatively. This is open my eyes for me. Thank you RealWorld. 👍
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I agree - never a big fan of a standard straight-on flash:). Amazing what a few simple household items can do to change the overall results when using a basic flash, right?:)
Thank you for your instructions, easy to follow, understand and use. I appreciate your time.
Thanks for the post/feedback Dawna and glad to be of help!:)
Wow. I mainly do nature/nightsky photography but today I have been given the task of shooting my sons Primary school prom party, lots of kids and indoor disco. I only have the built in flash for my D5300 and I am sure there be all sorts of reflective items from the buffet table. Really learned so much from your video, especially TTL and Reflective items. Thank you so much 🤝
things i really like about this channel is that its really focuses on techniques,settings and experience unlike others channel which always recommend high price and new gear...and the thoughts coming from a passionate photographer is a big plus.. thank you real world.. i learned many things in this channel
Thanks for the post/feedback Freddie and glad to be of help!:)
best real world use tutorial by... well, realworld! top notch education as always. I had no idea to use props to control light from my built in flash on my camera. fantastic video. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback!:) Interesting what a small mirror or piece of tin foil can do to transform a basic straight flash image:).
Excellent video great information. Nice to see how creative one can be. In the past, I used just a simple white paper in a 45 degree angle as well. Also, another good diffuser technic is to get an old film plastic small box, and cut it out the way it fits and sits perfectly on the pop of flash. It does magic too, no harsh straight light. God bless.
OMG.. this was amazing. THANK YOU!!!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
i am just coming out of GAS(gear acquisition syndrome) because of your videos, you are very creative with what you have instead of just upgrading to a new gear, thanks a lot for those trick's, i expect some more videos where we can use our gear to its fullest, i am actually surprised that we can do a low light photography with kit lens if i am not wrong, and i was very much afraid of using iso more than 3200 because of that noise fact but after your videos i came through it, i am really thankful that i am coming out of my comfort zone because of ur wonderful videos😄👍
LOL - thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:) What might be consider entry level gear today was considered professional gear at one time:). Enjoy the ride.
Love the simple instructions you give. Thanks again
Thanks for the feedback Jim:).
I am a huge photography hobbyist and enthusiast. I used to bounce the pop-up flash from the ceiling with the lens cap...until I bought my 1st on camera flash and now I use the pop-up flash to trigger the other two flashes and I love to reflect them from the walls and the ceiling.
I thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial. I had no idea that a mirror and a tin foil could give such a result.
Thank you very much for your time and effort.
Gratefully subscribed.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Many do not think to bounce flash but it can be very rewarding and simply to do ... the fun is in the results!:)
Plain and simple instructions, tips, and useful information just what I'm looking for. Thank you! 👍
Glad to be of help!:)
Superb as always. Big Fan of you Sir. Love from INDIA
Thanks for the feedback and welcome from the United States!:)
Really great tips and thanks for taking the time to explain it to us. You are super patient with us. Have a great day 🙂
Thanks for the post/feedback Donovan and glad to be of help!:)
Another quality video with some great information and tips. I never knew about the Nikon being able to slot in between stops when on auto ISO. Keep up the great work 👍
Thanks for the post/feedback Allen and glad to be of help:). Nice to know auto ISO can fall between stops ... a nice benefit to auto ISO on Nikon.
Oh how I like your videos, they are so easy to watch and your explanations are really user friendly. I’m in the UK and have a d3400 just love your vid’s you have helped me so much, thanks.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help/inspiration!:)
Hi there,
I have been watching your videos for quite some time now.
I like the way you present the concepts. There's a lot of positiveness and calmness in your voice.
Also like the way how u don't rush into showing things rather explain them first.
really appreciate your efforts and thanks for your videos, helps a lot :)
Thanks for the post/feedback Naveen:). I believe anyone can accomplish anything if they have a strong desire to do so. Never be intimidated by anything ... if you want to learn/accomplish something, you can do it!:)
You are a life saver for the low budget guys like me. Thanks! It is like you know how my photography is going and what I need next.
Glad to be of help!:)
@@RealWorld you helped so much.
Great explanations, Thanks!
I recently discovered you & I am really enjoying your content buddy! Thanks for another vid, keep up the great work :-)
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Double thumbs up for this video. I always like your videos. Now i will surely experiment with my built in camera flash. Thanks a lot
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Thanks so much for these videos. I just got the Nikon D3400 recently and the macro tubes you recommended and I'm absolutely loving it! Can't wait to try out these flash hacks!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) The tubes are great and lots of fun!:)
A very interesting tutorial I have never used the flash on my D3400 but after seeing your video I am going to give it a try. Thanks again for making inspiring videos
Thanks for the feedback Lawrence and glad to be of help!:) Amazing what a few basic household items can do when coupled with the built-in flash:).
As usual, great video! Very educational. Thank you very much
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
You are simply amazing!!!
I am so surprised at how simple but very effective these little props are. I think i really need to start using my on camera flash more often. Thanks so much for this.
thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:)
I love your videos, they are extremely helpful and have allowed me to explore different aspects of photography while keeping it fun! I especially really liked your steel wool photography video. I have a d3400, so your videos have been like a match made in heaven. I love this little camera and the knowledge you have given me! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the post/feedback Bryan and glad to be of help/inspiration!:) Ahhhh yes, the steel wool vid - that was a bunch of fun with some neat/solid shots ... so fun, I may do it again in another vid:).
Thank you! You are the Bob Ross of photography!!!
LOL - thanks for the post/feedback!:) Bob Ross is/was awesome:).
Cool ideas about the props. Very useful. I personally like the pics where the flash is bounced off the ceiling most :)
Thanks for the post/feedback:). I like both the ceiling and the wall but really depends on the desired look and feel. Nonetheless, I think both are a big improvement over the straight-on flash:).
I loved the tips and tricks. Appricited the help you provided
Glad to be of help Vinay!:)
man your the best; keep up the awesome videos
Thanks for the feedback Jason!:)
Excellent video. You’re the best!!!
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Excellent video, great content and very well explained in a clear and precise manner. Love this channel and always look forward to your videos. 👍
Thanks for the post/feedback Rob!:) I try to layout my content as to not jump all over the place:). I may try to produce more impromptu vids to quick get a message out or simply share in a photo experience and/or daily life/event ... need to give this more thought:).
was waiting for your new videos
thanks sir
This video is absolutely amazing
As always, GREAT Video!!!
Thanks Charlie!:)
your videos are so soothing 💕 once again learned a lot from you
Thanks for the post Shahriar and glad to be of help!:)
Best UA-cam photography teacher hands down
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Very informative video, thank you so much sir....
I'm so glad the horse and the lion are friends.
If not, things could turn ugly quick:).
That horse was right in the lions space. I think the lion is going to bite. Just look at his face, he's about to snap. Very stressful watching this photo shoot
LOL
Love the videos, keep them coming!
Thanks Thomas ... stay tuned as I have more on the way!:)
Awesome tricks .. thanks 😊😊
Great lesson. Really useful and informative. Thanks Mark. You’re a top teacher. 😊👍🏼
Thanks for the post/feedback Rob and glad to be of help!:)
He is the type of person that can cure depression ! Such a sweetheart
Thanks for the feedback:). My mission is simple ... to help others:).
"I hope this video helped you out." Yes, it did. 1,000% more than what I could have asked for from UA-cam instructional videos. Your methodical preparation, your time and your passion (more than anything else) manifest wonderfully in this video. I learned a lot. Thank you. My two thumps up !!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Just the right video I was looking for, its amazing how you make all the efforts and the way you convey your knowledge is simply amazing too. you explained everything thoroughly and damn the way you used all the props were mind blowing. Thank you sir for this and all the previous videos you made, I am learning a lot from you. cheers !!!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
spot on, great information and thoughtfully presented
Thanks for the post/feedback Andrew!:)
The Best tutorial hv ever seen . Nd best teacher 😀
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Excellent! I remember years ago before I had a speed lite I used napkins at parties to diffuse the flash and business cards to bounce the flash around. People gave me weird looks but they liked the pictures. LOL.
LOL - ahhh yes, the business card!:)
Great tutorial for us non-pros who want to do the best with what we got! Thanks! New subscriber.
Glad to be of help Rick and welcome to the channel!:)
Another terrific cool video..
Thanks 😉
Thanks Paul!:)
That was awesome!
glad to be of help!:)
Great Video! Very Informative! Thanks For The Tips!
Glad to be of help!:)
Thanks, awesome information!
Thanks for the feedback Gordon and glad to be of help!:)
OMG!!!!! I LOVE THAT CAMERA!!!
LOL - it is a solid/capable camera in my opinion ... I have put it through the paces over the last year or two:).
Great explanation. I will be trying some of these tips tonight 👍 Keep the videos coming for Beginner cameras like Nikon D5600 please 😊
Glad to be of help!:) Experience and have fun!:)
Great tips! 👍 👏👏👏
Excellent explanation sir ! Fan of your teaching style. Love from INDIA ❤️
Thanks for the feedback Subhradip and welcome from the United States!:)
Omg that's great 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Amazing video ❤️
A wonderful explanation, Perfect and simple I admire your way & your channel I learned a lot from you
>< Good luck and more
Videos
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Awesome!!!!!!!
i cannot stop watching your video, its exciting like avengers movie, cannot blink my eyes even 1 sec
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Stay tuned as I have more on the way!:)
Another excellent tutorial. I’ve been putting off trying out the flash on my 5600 until now. Tin foil going in my camera bag straight away!
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That's great content!
This video helps me lot..thank you very much.. Love you videos...waiting for new one..
Thank you...♥ :)
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Good stuff. Thanks
Thank you for the video it was very informative for me ^^
Glad to be of help!:)
Can't one like the video several times?... thanks a lot for sharing.
LOL - ty:)
Amazing sir.... I just bought Nikon D3500 3 days back..... Looking forward to use your tips.... Love from India 🇮🇳
Glad to be of help and welcome from the United States!:)
Sir i m great fan of your videos.... Day by day i m being a better photographer by watching your videos...🙏
Great info thank you ;)
As always very informative content
Thanks for the feedback!:)
Great job!! Nice results with this camera and 18-55 kit lents! I made this in house whith my parents and friends..greetings from chile (sorry for my english) 😅
Thanks for the post/feedback Luis and welcome from the United States!:)
Wonderful tutorial video. Shocked and surprised to see tissue paper, lid of can, etc will help in photography. What a creativity!!!! Really amazed to see an image with little cheap things. Superb and thanks.
I like the image taken using can lid. I like very much that image.
Great job.
Thanks for the post/feedback Rav and glad to be of helpi!:) Interesting how a few basic household items can change the outcome from a basic built-in flash, right?!:)
@@RealWorld yes. I never expect..
very useful!
Good morning 🌞 from India. Another great video. 👍
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome from the United States!:)
I hate taking pictures with the flash, because of the harsh shadows and darkened background. But this idea with bouncing the flash off the wall/ceiling with a mirror is great. The photographs have a studiolike look. Thank you very much for this ideas.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) I agreed - the end result of using a few basic household items is a studio looking light to some extent.
Very helpful, thank you.
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help Enrique!:)
awesome video ...
Thanks Marco!:)
Good tutorial, love from kerala, India.
thanks for the feedback and welcome from the United States!:)
tHANKS FOR THIS VIDEO! I mstly use my Nikon camera popup flasehs on subjects 10 feet away or more to minimize the ugly shadows!
Hey man, I have a Nikon D3400! This is perfect for me, because I'm a beginner! Thank you man!
Glad to be of help Alex and enjoy the ride!:) The D3400 is a solid/capable camera ... a bit of knowledge will go a long way. Take time to practice, explore, and have fun!:)
@@RealWorld Indeed! Thanks for the tips!
Watch all his videos. They’re great!
Thank You good Sir
Great video as usual. I find taking family event photos with low lamp light and built in flash or speedlight difficult. Skin tones are always off. I shoot manual and ttl but always too dark and inconsistent. Could be that I need to experiment with higher ISO and manual flash. It's often difficult to make changes to settings with inpatient family - lol. Maybe you could do a video with a live model at some point. Thanks again - keep them coming.
Thanks for the post/feedback Luca!:) Ahhhhh yes, the white balance will be thrown off to some extent since lamp lights and flashes will produce difference colors ... always a bit challenging and needs to balanced in post process.
Nice..
Thanks for the tips Sir 👍
Glad to be of help!:) Amazing what a few basic household items can do to change the results of a basic flash shot:).
Mate you must be a fit as hell. You do "jump into" things a lot :)
LOL - ahhhh yes!:)
Can't wait to see this video.. sometime tomorrow 🙈 To tired for now heh :D
But on a quick note: I still use 'your' paper-towel trick on the built in flash when able - It's a sweet way of 'adjusting the setting manually'!
I've been looking at some small photo tents with lights for product photos, simply to get started, but haven't pulled the trigger yet; I'm sure this video will help out a lot until I further improve my lighting situation and get a better setup ^.^
Lighting will have to wait.. For this month I have my heart set on reverse mounting lenses and maybe a ring flash ^.^
I'm sure it's an awesome video as always *Mark* (Nailed it!!.. But I cheated 🙈😂)
Good to hear from you!:) LOL - I tested the tissue again in this video with nice results ... interesting how a few simply household items can change the built-in flash to produce interesting/dynamic lighting:).
@@RealWorld I still have a lid from a butane can, which I cut a hole into + taped paper onto; it sits somewhat okay on the camera flash 👌😁
I forgot to ask: Have you tried reverse photography yourself yet? A few searches revealed nothing :)
I'm currently thinking of buying a big set of step up/down rings to accommodate a single reverse ring - 3 lenses, 3 different sizes 😐
On top of that I'd hate anything to happen to the rear of even my cheapo Chinese lens so I'll also be buying a Bayonet to Filter adapter.. When I finally find a cheap nikon equivalent of the BR-3 ring (I found a set from Fotodiox that seems great).
While I think it's fun tinkering around with this setup I can't wait until I can afford a proper macro lens! >.<
However the Nikon 40mm Micro is ~305$ over here 😁
@@MrMiss-cp9bw Nice:). I have reversed my lenses to take macros but prefer tubes when possible:).
@@RealWorld Hmm, thanks a lot for the input.. it's funny how so few words can alter the entire view on a subject.
I wanted the bayonet->Filter adapter mostly to preserve the lens, but also so I could 'select' aperture - Come to think of it, I'd probably be _less_ interested in reversing a lens, and fiddling with the setup/lights vs. how it works with tubes. I already feel tubes 'are a lot of work', so I'll silently shift my focus elsewhere for now ^.^
Again thanks a lot Mark, it's really super appreciated!