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Bouncing Your Flash
Tip:
Bouncing your flash off of colored surfaces can create a color cast in your images. Bouncing off of a white
or neutral-colored surface will not alter the color of the light, while bouncing off of a gold-toned surface can
give portraits a warmer look. Other colors, while usually not desirable, can be used for creative effects.
Creating catchlights:
Catchlights are the reflections that appear in people’s eyes in photographs. Without
catchlights, eyes can have a dull, lifeless look. To create catchlights in your subjects’ eyes when bouncing your
flash, follow these steps:
1. Position the flash head at the 90° angle (pointing straight up) to bounce your flash off the ceiling or an
overhead reflector.
2. Pull the built-in reflector and diffuser panels all the way out of their slot in the flash head. Push the
diffuser back in while leaving the reflector extended.
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