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| Everyone
knows about using camera flash when the light is dim. But
flash can also bring an extra sparkle to photos taken even
in bright sunlight, by filling in shadows and highlighting
your subject. |
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Filling
in shadows
In shots taken
under trees and other shady places, shadows can spoil
a photo even on a bright day. The solution: just switch
on your flash and let it illuminate the scene. |
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Compensating
for backlight
Backlight can
produce lovely photos, but you need to take care that
your subject isn't underexposed. The automatic
flash units built into today's cameras make it
easy to put just the right amount of light on your subject. |
Know
your flash range
All camera flashes have a maximum range, beyond which the light falls off. Using ISO 400 film in a compact camera, you can usually count on a flash range of about 4m. |
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How
to keep eyes looking natural
When photographed
by flash in dim light, our eyes tend to reflect the
light through their wide-open irises, causing the dreaded
red-eye. To prevent it, use your camera's red-eye reduction
mode. Alternatively, have your subject look at a bright
light source just before you snap the shot. |
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| When shooting vertical, be sure to turn your camera so that the flash is at the top. This produces a more natural light, as well as assuring that the date is printed at the bottom of the photograph. |
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