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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.
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.
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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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When highly reflective objects or surfaces are in the picture it's better not to use the flash. |
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