Are you new to photography with flash? In this post I’ll be sharing 3 flash photography mistakes that you’ll want to avoid if you goal is to create well lit images that look natural. (If you want your images to look like they were obviously taken with bare, direct flash, this post probably isn’t for […]

Did you just purchase some new photography gear? Did you unbox it and feel a little surge of panic at the look of all the buttons? If you’re looking for tips about how to use the Godox V1 flash, then you’ve come to the right post. This post contains affiliate links, meaning the website receives […]

Are you a professional photographer considering expanding your offerings and wondering how to take Heirloom Portraits? Then you have come to the right place! In this post I will discuss the benefits of adding heirloom portraits to your offerings and the basic equipment you will need to take these classic portraits…

Flash photography is a vital skill for any portrait photographer to have, especially for indoor sessions. In today’s post, I will be discussing some of the most common tricky lighting situations I encounter during in-home photography sessions and when to use flash photography. Low Light Conditions Generally, in discussing when to use flash photography, low […]

In today’s post, I’m going to dive into the debate of flash modes and explain my rationale of Manual vs TTL flash. When I first started diving into flash, I found all of the new modes and settings to be very confusing. I was hard to know where to start. My first few attempts at […]

Sometimes the first big step of learning how to use flash is fully understanding how your equipment works. There are so many buttons and settings! I remember feeling really overwhelmed at first and wondering in frustration “Why is my Godox Flash not firing?”. Expecting your flash to fire and nothing happening is the worst, especially […]

Hey Photographer! Do you love the bright, neutral look but wonder how to take light and airy indoor photos? Lighting for indoor photo sessions can be tricky. In this blog post I’m going to share 3 tips that have really helped make my indoor work more consistent and bright. Curious about my work? Check out […]

Jumping into the world of flash photography feels very confusing. What type of equipment should one purchase? What do all of these settings mean? How should one set it all up? Today, let’s discuss whether Off Camera Flash or On Camera Flash is more appropriate for your indoor photography work. TL/DR: Off Camera Flash or […]

Have you been wondering, “Should I use Flash for Indoor Photography?” My answer is a whole hearted “yes!”. I started incorporating flash into my in-home photography sessions over the past two years and have seen some significant benefits for my business. I’d like to talk about them today with the hope of giving you the […]

During last week’s post of No Fear Flash, I explored the first component of the exposure triangle, aperture. This week I’ll take a closer look at shutter speed and the role it plays. When learning to take indoor flash photos, it is vital that you have a foundational understanding of how each camera setting affects […]