Whether you are shooting family snapshots or chasing sharks in the ocean, lighting can make or break your photographs. No photographer ever complained of having too many lighting choices at their disposal and, with lights becoming smaller and lighter, there are nearly endless options to choose from. Here are some gift suggestions sure to brighten the holidays of your favorite photographer.
Everyday Photographers: On-Camera TTL Flash
If you are shopping for a photographer frustrated by the unflattering quality of light emanating from their camera’s pop-up flash, change their lives with an external flash. Even the small change in position of light source will automatically improve images. Adding the ability to tilt and bounce light opens up even more practical and creative possibilities. Consider choosing a model with through-the-lens (TTL) metering capabilities which automatically calculates correct exposures when needed. Note that if you go third-party, make sure that the model you choose is compatible with the TTL system of their camera. For ultimate control, there are many models now that include built-in wireless capabilities so they can position the flash wherever they want and trigger it remotely. Check out Bjorn Petersen’s excellent guide to on-camera flash for more information on this topic.
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