How to use your flash at a wedding reception

Here is an instructional video showing you how to use your flash at a wedding reception. Please visit my website at http://www.TomFowlerPhotography.com and my blog at http://www.TomFowlerPhotography.com/blog as well as my facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-Fowler-Photography/201913059823582

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[hope163]

because i bought now a 560speedlite from canon, and now i have to go to some events shooting, but the pictures are not very sharp.. because my camera - with the speedlite on it, in the P- Mode, takes always automaticly a f. 2.8 ... when i go on the A-Mode and make a f.8 oder 11, the time is to slow... could u maybe helf me? If I have to shoot a groupe of people, and i want them to be all sharp in the picture...but i kinda dont know how....

(sry for my english... ) i hope u can help me

[TomFowlPhotog]

@hope163 I am not sure if I understand the question but this is what I do. Set your camera to manual. FInd out your sync speed of your camera usually its 1/200th of a second for most cameras and make sure you don't go faster than that. If you do you will have half frames. Set your f stop at f/8 or f/11 whatever you want. Then set your flash to ettl and you should be good to go. I hope I answered your question.

[keSshula1]

So no lightsphere diffuser is needed indoors only outdoors Mr. Tom? Please answer! Thanx.

[TomFowlPhotog]

@keSshula1 Hey it really does depend on your given situation. If you can't bounce your flash off the ceiling then you will need a diffuser. I also know people who just use diffusers inside as well but for me personally I really like the look of the flash when it is bounced off the ceiling. I hope that helps!

[cyphenice]

thanks for the info bud. shooting a wedding in may and needed some tips on flash

[TomFowlPhotog]

@cyphenice not a problem. Contact me if you have any more questions.

[pbcms13]

That chick is Fat.

[angelisone]

@hope163 I hope you have Canon 580EX II (580EX & 550EX are OK). I don't know any current model with 560. Try these steps that ATG has taught me & all pros: 1. Set camera to ASA/ISO 400 (indoor shooting) 2. Fresh 4AA Energizer Lithium Batteries. Don't use those crap NiMH. 3. Place flash on hotshoe. 4. Set Camera to "M" modes. 5. Set Shutter Speed to 60 (1/60) 6. Set F Stop (Aperture) to 5.6 7. Turn on flash. 8. Make sure to place in ETTL. If you are a rookie & beginner. That's it!

[freestylefilmsinc]

in doors 1/200th of a second that will be black more like 1/50th of a second for natural light

[PBux]

Seriously??? What's next how to switch your camera from 'P' for Professional???

[evilneil187]

@jtan163 5d2 iso 6400 is perfectly useable.

[evilneil187]

A 5dmkII can handle iso6400 perfectly, I dunno about your rebel t2i :(

[trummdum]

Fun Facts: You said "okay" 16 times and "you know" 13 times...

Otherwise, quite helpful tutorial!

[jtan163]

@hope163 if your shutter is too slow when you are at the aperture you want try increasing the ISO, but as Tom says, you need to be careful not to go too high. I shoot a Nikion D7000 for me ISO 6400 is OK, but I understand that Canon shooters usually use lower ISOs than Nikon shooters.

[takingmypicture]

tom what flash unit is this . thanks