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Old 31st January 2009   #1
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Default Need some help in taking a natural light balance photo with flash in a low light area

i need help in it.. everytime i take photo with flash in low light area.. it seems like too bright and photo doesn't look natural.. any advise on controlling?
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Old 31st January 2009   #2
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Default Re: Need some help in taking a natural light balance photo with flash in a low light

Perhaps, you need a good read:

http://www.planetneil.com/tangents/f...hy-techniques/


........ and follow that with your own trials in real-life situations
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Default Re: Need some help in taking a natural light balance photo with flash in a low light

That's very informative article. Thanks!
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Old 31st January 2009   #4
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Default Re: Need some help in taking a natural light balance photo with flash in a low light

Originally Posted by williamchew85 View Post
i need help in it.. everytime i take photo with flash in low light area.. it seems like too bright and photo doesn't look natural.. any advise on controlling?
You might want to try using a bounced flash instead of direct flash.

You may also want to check out this nifty device

http://www.lightscoop.com/

They have good photographic examples of what I'm trying to say.
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Old 31st January 2009   #5
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Default Re: Need some help in taking a natural light balance photo with flash in a low light

Perhaps if you mention which camera and which flash (brand and model), members might be able to give more specific 'tips' for you to try out. Fred
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