ANNA ROUSSOS – How to Use Flash. A Handbook of a Wedding Photographer

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Flash Photography in Weddings

• The significance of using flash in wedding photography
• The role of flash in capturing well-lit and dynamic images in various lighting conditions
• The importance of mastering flash techniques for delivering high-quality results

Chapter 2: Flash Equipment

• Speedlights
• Speedlight Accessories
• Our Flash Equipment Arsenal

Chapter 3: Natural Light vs. Flash

• Comparing the characteristics of natural light and flash photography
• Situations when flash is useful, even during daytime

Chapter 4: Flash Light – Understanding the Basics

• Basic flash settings you should know
• Camera settings while working with flash
• Managing flash intensity
• On-camera vs. off-camera flash

Chapter 5: Techniques for Balancing Ambient Light with Flash

• Using flash as key light
• Balancing flash and ambient light
• Using flash as fill in light

Chapter 6: Our Preferred Approaches to Various Wedding Moments

• Flatlays & Flash
• Portraits  & Flash (Direct sunlight on your subject, Sunset time, Harsh and high sun, Night portraits)
• Reception coverage & Flash (Family Portraits, Cocktail hour, Cake Cutting, First Dance, Speeches)
• Party Time & Flash (Wide-angle shots of the dance floor, Band, People dancing)

*Each technique in Chapter 6 will be illustrated with sketches and sample images, helping you visualise and use them as a comprehensive guide. Each photograph in this book will also be accompanied by the camera and flash settings employed during its capture.