In Focus: Built-in Flash Techniques

The built-in flash is usually associated with harsh, unnatural lighting. However, in the right situations with the right techniques, it can help you to overcome unfavourable lighting conditions, and even achieve some pretty amazing effects! Here are some articles that show you what is possible and how to achieve them.

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Built-in Flash Techniques #1: Dealing with Harsh Shadows in Backlight

Shooting portraits against the sun causes harsh shadows on your model's face. Here's how your built-on flash can reduce them.
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Built-in Flash Techniques #2: When the Flash Makes Your Subject’s Face Too Bright

Find out how to adjust the brightness of your built-in flash so that your shots look more natural.
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Built-in Flash Techniques #3: Create Dramatic Portraits with Daylight Sync

Find out how to create a spotlight effect that adds extra drama to your outdoor portraits.
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Built-in Flash Techniques #4: How to Shoot Portraits Against the Sunset

Find out how to retain the brilliant colours of sunset while keeping your subject well-lit.
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Built-in Flash Techniques #5: Fast, Furious Light Trails with Second-Curtain Sync

Learn about the difference between first-curtain and second-curtain sync, and how using the latter can make your light trails look different.
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Built-in Flash Techniques #6: Magical Bokeh Circles on a Rainy Day

Rainy days are opportunities! Find out how to transform an ordinary scene by simply firing a flash.