SHOOT YOUR FLASH WITHOUT LOOKING!

In this video, we make you a FLASH MASTER! Perfect for weddings, parties, clubs, and events, this technique will allow you to use your flash in quickly in the heat of the moment.

#eventphotography #weddingreception #flashphotography #godox #sony #sonya7iv

First time here? Hi, I'm Omar Gonzalez, a professional portrait and event photographer in the NYC/NJ area. On this channel, we talk about cameras, lenses, tech, and techniques to improve our photography.

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[anthonyalongi]

Not a flash person - always been intimidated. This was, by far, the best and clearest explanation I have ever heard (or seen)! Thank you!

[kona_sam_]

I have watched many videos on flash and I go away from it frustrated. You broke this down so simple yet super informative. Your sense of humor is the best!

[chinovantage]

This is Gold Omar!!! I used these techniques in my event shoot tonight, and my confidence level went through the roof! I was hyping groups while taking their photos, and I got more "peak moments" than I ever dreamed off 🎉

[TheTamdy]

I must be honest, it's the most exceptional photography tutorial I've ever come across, seamlessly blending learning and laughter into a single experience 😄👍👌👏

[SheriffKlein]

I hereby declare Omar Gonzalez the best tutor EVER! 😌
Omar, you're able to make complicated things simple and does that with a great sense of humor. Thanks. Again!!

[phrank]

As a event photographer i totally agree. Like Omar said, look how's the light around to get the moody environmet and then set the flash to manual. All these new modern TTL flashes haven't given me any improvement which works for me in nightlife / dark environments. I use an old Nikon flash (SB-800) which does the job a nd has not so many settings to mess around. As seen in the video the flash bounced back from the ceiling and fives a soft light. that's good in locations with not so high ceilings, but this doesn't work in big dark clubs. you can use a little refector, or plastic softbox / cap on the flash to get a more soft light.

[DimeMedia]

You're naturally funny lol, and a great teacher.

[andreasbuder]

I kinda do this differently, because I rely on auto exposure very often. I usually set the flash ttl metering between one and two stops lower than my ambient exposure, so it is both on Auto with the set difference. I then use the excomp-dial for ambient exposure and the flash dial for needed difference between ambient and flash exposure. Less control but more flexibility when switching rooms or when suddenly the lights change. Canon does a great job with auto everything, other brands less so. Thanks for your tutorial!

[gustavolopez]

You saved me from agony. Thank you for this tutorial. I’m a food photographer but a client asked me to shoot an event and now I can go in with confidence knowing actually what I’m doing. A pleasure to watch this video!

[EliBill]

One of ‘the’ best descriptions on how to properly expose subjects with flash (manual) I’ve ever seen. Thanks!!

[mulienegaa]

Thank you for the clear explanation of how the flash works! Your instructions really helped me better understand how to use this feature for all people specially for having English as a second language. again!

[vladavdeev]

Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge Omar. You have the best photography channel!

[michellewhite]

This is the simplest explanation of how to use a flash. Thank you! Now it’s starting to make sense. Until now I’ve avoided taking pictures of people indoors. Maybe now I’ll give it a try.

[Dustyphoto]

The best part of this is that he is being literal about the dancing over to the subject. 😂 The topics get my attention, I stay for the enthusiasm.

[MaunoKoivistoOfficial]

Oh wow, this is actually a super useful way to conceptualize flash settings. Very well done!

[JuanLopezmusica]

I try this last weekend pointing directly using double diffuser and it works very great! Like when I use umbrella beauty dish in studio. Colors was so awesome in edit

[markm]

"Best In Class" explanation of "Stops" and "Clicks"! I will never achieve your level of proficiency with a flash, but it's nice to see that it can be done. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[BykerMyk]

I love this guy, everyone else is like a robot even if their content is good, the guy knows how to entertain as well as inform… Bravo 👏

[rubyredphoto]

You are absolutely insane and I love it

[TaylorMclawhorn_]

I don’t even do event photography but I absolutely love this and I’ll use it when partying with my landscapes 😂