FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS: Speedlight Settings & Modes Explained (GET TO KNOW YOUR FLASH)

Are you new to flash photography? In this video I breakdown the different settings and modes for speedlights so you can understand your flash better. | #FlashPhotography #SpeedlightBasics #FlashPhotographySettings
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  • @AdrianLardPhoto
    @AdrianLardPhoto2 жыл бұрын

    WATCH NEXT: Off camera flash for beginners step by step guide👉👉 kzread.info/dash/bejne/dISCxqOjdrO4orQ.html

  • @peterc2248
    @peterc2248 Жыл бұрын

    Hello from London, UK. I think you're one of the few American photography guys I've watched that isn't overly loud and brash. Just laid back, honest and very likeable. Clear concise and honest explanations - great video, thanks.

  • @rl2862

    @rl2862

    Жыл бұрын

    You gotta be tough to make in the US. We breed competitiveness.

  • @Lizzzzzzy921

    @Lizzzzzzy921

    Жыл бұрын

    There are plenty British photography douchetubers that are annoying af what on earth are you on about mate?

  • @hiabiy

    @hiabiy

    6 ай бұрын

    @@rl2862 US breeds poverty, greed, and crippling financial recessions disguised as "competitiveness". its one of the ghetto-est first world countries ever

  • @thehighvibe5528

    @thehighvibe5528

    3 ай бұрын

    i agree -- God bless you and the fam

  • @jennyreyes1840
    @jennyreyes18402 жыл бұрын

    Finally someone who breaks it down so easily & covers all the stuff I want to know about 🙏

  • @AdrianLardPhoto

    @AdrianLardPhoto

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jenny😁

  • @proxied8075
    @proxied8075 Жыл бұрын

    What are the Basics of Flash Photography? Modes: 1. Manual: change output manually. 2. TTL: automatically determines output. 3. Multi: more control... set flash to fire multiple times + intervals. Flash Power: 1/1 → 1/256 | brightest → darkest - Brighter can increase recycle time. - Adrian typically shoots 1/32 ~ 1/16. Flash Zoom: Spread/size of flash, - Some have auto setting - Generally, match to lens eg. 35mm 85mm etc Channels: communication between flash & trigger - Match between flash & trigger - If multiple photographers, use separate channels Groups: can assign different flashes to each group

  • @danibrown8735
    @danibrown8735 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been shooting for years, and have also been a little confused about my flash. You explained exactly what I wanted to know. Such a simple but concise explanation. Thank you!

  • @eileenwisco
    @eileenwisco Жыл бұрын

    Love love love how simple this video is! I’ve watched a lot of KZread videos where I end up confused but man this is hands down the best video to refer to for anyone wanting to learn speedlight!

  • @chaaaaaaaad
    @chaaaaaaaad Жыл бұрын

    I've watched a half a dozen videos on flash and this is the best one by far! Thank you for taking the time to explain all of this!

  • @user-ph6zn6yp7q
    @user-ph6zn6yp7q11 ай бұрын

    This is a guy who is the type who is not afraid to pick something up and teach himself. Much respect to guys like him. I agree with just about everything he says. Great stuff bro. Keep it coming. Guys like you are how I learn. Thanks for your time and knowledge

  • @brucehart706
    @brucehart7062 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. At long last someone who understands the needs of his viewers. Great help.

  • @davidschulder5241
    @davidschulder5241 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Great beginner discussion, perfect for people like me. You explained the basic idea on so many functions. For instance, I had NO IDEA what that use was for the bounce card. Thanks a lot Dude.

  • @iansampson1103
    @iansampson1103 Жыл бұрын

    THANKYOU! I needed the basics to get started and you provided just that. I look forward to watching more of your tutorials

  • @Mr_D555
    @Mr_D555 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, three days later I stumble across this video. You answered every question I had on my Godox TT685N settings. Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @mhadman427
    @mhadman427 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Very helpful for someone like me, who is just getting into Speedlite photography. Thank you!

  • @marqueshaynes8780
    @marqueshaynes87802 жыл бұрын

    This was absolutely perfect. I'm a cinematographer and I am wanting to teach my kids portrait photography. So while this is easy for me to understand, you've given me the perfect tool to teach them. Thank you!!!!

  • @AdrianLardPhoto

    @AdrianLardPhoto

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that's great to hear. I really appreciate this comment and I'm glad the video was helpful.

  • @Eyeamsurreal
    @Eyeamsurreal11 ай бұрын

    Simple, concise and informative. Well done, Adrian. Thank you very much!!

  • @dakotatyrrell7618
    @dakotatyrrell7618 Жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to let you know, a year later and your video is still helping people. Thank you

  • @bookbindingtips
    @bookbindingtips Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! A clear and understandable introduction without all the jargon - exactly what I needed!!

  • @leishalesley8655
    @leishalesley86553 ай бұрын

    Thank you Adrian, that was so helpful!

  • @Its_franky_2025
    @Its_franky_20253 ай бұрын

    Thank you soo much sir❤ looking for the basica of flash settings.. I searched alot . n finally got this one video on youtube..that helps to understand the basica..an yours experience is valuable to us❤

  • @briannathan5390
    @briannathan53903 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the simple yet detailed information. You answered 75% of my questions in 10 minutes! 👊🏾👍🏾

  • @MilliStephania
    @MilliStephania Жыл бұрын

    This was wonderful. Thank you for explaining it so seamlessly

  • @amyb4162
    @amyb41627 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for breaking this down in an easy to understand way! Covered all the info I was looking for!

  • @shaynacox312
    @shaynacox312 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! I have looked up so many videos and this actually makes sense!!! I am going to go check out your other videos now!

  • @MurrayVader-xp8iv
    @MurrayVader-xp8iv9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this video. Even after doing photography for over 50 I have had trouble with flash photography. This helped a lot.

  • @BeautyisWiild
    @BeautyisWiild Жыл бұрын

    really helpful man! thanks for sharing this. I shoot mainly with natural light but looking to expand and get out of my comfort zone this year

  • @RixieLynn
    @RixieLynn9 ай бұрын

    That is exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you!

  • @dawnstroud7879
    @dawnstroud7879 Жыл бұрын

    I typically shoot outdoors. I got roped into shooting a wedding next month. I just purchased a flash. This crash course was a Godsend! Thanks so much! Happy snapping! ☺️

  • @AdrianLardPhoto

    @AdrianLardPhoto

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome. Good luck with your wedding next month!

  • @emilyhichue3789
    @emilyhichue3789 Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU! This was the best video on flash.

  • @ivonneelias6768
    @ivonneelias67683 ай бұрын

    The most helpful and simple video I have found on Flash so far!! Thank you for making it so easy

  • @avaneesha9571
    @avaneesha9571 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this video. I just bought a flashlight and I got a lot of information about how to use this. 👍🏻

  • @kimberlee8538
    @kimberlee8538 Жыл бұрын

    Just got a new flash and was clueless. Super. helpful!

  • @toriwiley3372
    @toriwiley337222 күн бұрын

    Short and to the point, love it.

  • @rjb9377
    @rjb9377 Жыл бұрын

    excellent job describing the basics. you covered the foundation and gave good advice. and tips. most instruction from other photographers is not as good as yours because your approach is step by step like a well written recipe with no details missing. You start at the beginning and then continue to add info. You gave enough info for me to set up speed lights. THANKS. appreciated it and will look at your other videos on lighting

  • @AdrianLardPhoto

    @AdrianLardPhoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. I really appreciate your comment.

  • @haleyrudd101
    @haleyrudd10127 күн бұрын

    The video we all needed. Thank you.

  • @Seeit.Frameit.Loveit.
    @Seeit.Frameit.Loveit. Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Been struggling with understanding my flash - Your video has been extremely helpful! 👍

  • @lawrencesheridan413
    @lawrencesheridan413 Жыл бұрын

    great explanation for anyone new to the flash and its terminologies 👍👍

  • @kaitlinhorner9631
    @kaitlinhorner96317 ай бұрын

    This was so helpful and humble, thank you!!

  • @falieshalinebaugh1022
    @falieshalinebaugh1022Ай бұрын

    THANK YOU! SO helpful!

  • @ezkeyl
    @ezkeyl Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Real talk for my step into darkess...flash photography!

  • @gibsonwashere6005
    @gibsonwashere6005 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing this. It was very helpful.

  • @kmc669
    @kmc66911 ай бұрын

    Thanks for a great video. Well explained and simple to understand!!!

  • @robertavery8002
    @robertavery8002 Жыл бұрын

    Great video - very helpful for me as a beginner Many thanks Adrian.

  • @peterdowse5816
    @peterdowse5816 Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks, clear and simple explanation, watched so many but this is the clearest.

  • @Stu-Pid861
    @Stu-Pid861 Жыл бұрын

    I teach photography in the UK. This is one of the best KZread explanation videos I’ve seen. I loved the fact there wasn’t the usual American bollox at the start of how freaking awesome everything is…you might get a few hundred students subscribe… excellent work fella. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @manofgod2650
    @manofgod2650 Жыл бұрын

    You just made everything clear and easy to understand 😌 ✨️ 🙌

  • @txphotography6637
    @txphotography66373 ай бұрын

    Thank You!! Straight to the point and easy to understand....FINALLY! New subscriber!

  • @georgejean-noel6021
    @georgejean-noel60212 жыл бұрын

    Awesome explanation of flash. Thanks for even being transparent about not using Multi mode itll force folks to go learn more about it.

  • @AdrianLardPhoto

    @AdrianLardPhoto

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I appreciate that.

  • @ramonmurray_
    @ramonmurray_5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this video, it really helped a lot and broke everything down in a very easy way to understand.

  • @twentyoneplusvideo0472
    @twentyoneplusvideo04722 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I’ve steered clear from flash, because I’ve always been intimidated. This breaks it down pretty easily. 😀

  • @AdrianLardPhoto

    @AdrianLardPhoto

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mark. It can be confusing when you first start for sure. My advice is take it slow and try to learn one thing at a time.

  • @jenniferc4834
    @jenniferc4834 Жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate this video I learned so much! Wow great job.

  • @adreaminfocus
    @adreaminfocus Жыл бұрын

    That was AMAZING. Thank you so much. I have been utterly baffled and this is the best and clearest video out there. I have just subscribed

  • @CleanSlateFarm
    @CleanSlateFarm2 жыл бұрын

    Great job, Adrian. I played all afternoon with my new flash and you helped sort it our for me. Thanks!

  • @AdrianLardPhoto

    @AdrianLardPhoto

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @DamianH07
    @DamianH0710 ай бұрын

    just throwing it out there, you do an excellent job explaining. i know this is a bit older video but hey you did a awesome job. Keep it up i am just starting off with external flashes i just picked up a TT685ii

  • @alexlim5334
    @alexlim5334 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man helped so much, TTL wasn’t workin for me on my last gig and I knew I needed to know how to control it.

  • @_aglet
    @_aglet3 ай бұрын

    finally after 75 videos one that actually helped, bless you 🙏

  • @danaburton6542
    @danaburton6542 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! So helpful!

  • @CicadaAndCo
    @CicadaAndCo4 ай бұрын

    Super clear and helpful, thanks so much!

  • @nosnook
    @nosnookАй бұрын

    Thank you !!!! You made it easy to understand. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you !!!!!!!

  • @tobyclarke4717
    @tobyclarke47176 ай бұрын

    Thank you. This was really helpful.

  • @katrinaosorio2134
    @katrinaosorio2134 Жыл бұрын

    This was super informative thank you!

  • @lynnekaplan8103
    @lynnekaplan81038 ай бұрын

    Very helpful. You answered most of my questions so I didn't have to waste time looking each one up. And even more importantly, you broke it down in such a user-friendly way that you reduced my intimation big-time.

  • @AdrianLardPhoto

    @AdrianLardPhoto

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

  • @SophSows
    @SophSows Жыл бұрын

    Super helpful video, thank you!

  • @CMGreenberg124
    @CMGreenberg124 Жыл бұрын

    This video helped me so much! Thank you!

  • @EmpireBeatMagazine
    @EmpireBeatMagazine Жыл бұрын

    This was a great easy too understand video. Well done!

  • @bpbijesh
    @bpbijesh4 ай бұрын

    So well explained man. Thank you. This was the perfect vedio to get started

  • @Jezt3r
    @Jezt3r Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, chill video, explained it very well for someone who is also new to the flash game.

  • @AbveTheClouds
    @AbveTheClouds Жыл бұрын

    So awesome, thank you!

  • @nisijamusicentertainments3867
    @nisijamusicentertainments3867 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making it clear.

  • @erolkip4408
    @erolkip4408 Жыл бұрын

    Tnx for dumming down, straight going too it AND soundproofing? Sounds good, tnx man.

  • @jenniferdiane
    @jenniferdiane4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! This is a great video! I am shooting a weddings in 28 days and I just bought my first external flash 😅

  • @EyeAmDiamondphotog
    @EyeAmDiamondphotog Жыл бұрын

    This is literally the first of about 100 videos I’ve searched in the past 2 days that actually explained what it is, what it does, and how to use it. Definitely subscribed!

  • @AdrianLardPhoto

    @AdrianLardPhoto

    Жыл бұрын

    That's great to hear, Diamond! Thanks for subscribing...welcome to the community.

  • @theghostsofgiants
    @theghostsofgiants11 ай бұрын

    I'm sure someone has already said this or something similar but multi mode is how in like a skateboard magazine you'll see a photo with like multiple images of a skater doing a single trick in one photo, it'll be a long exposure and the flash will illuminate the subject multiple times as it's changing position.

  • @renam9530
    @renam95302 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I was having trouble finding a video that explained it in simple terms, but then I found your video and it’s super helpful.

  • @AdrianLardPhoto

    @AdrianLardPhoto

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped! 😊

  • @timfdubois
    @timfdubois2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Video for beginners.

  • @Ian_R_Anderson
    @Ian_R_Anderson Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful thank you! Keep up the good work 🙌

  • @tamifromboise1167
    @tamifromboise11673 ай бұрын

    Thanks.. helped so much!

  • @cyd85
    @cyd85 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you !

  • @davemartin4456
    @davemartin445610 ай бұрын

    Very well explained thank you so much from London UK

  • @temtagesson1162
    @temtagesson11624 ай бұрын

    Great video and I like the way you explained it.

  • @josephpetty2268
    @josephpetty2268 Жыл бұрын

    This definitely was the easiest to understand settings tutorial I've found. Simple, to the point and easy to grasp!

  • @AdrianLardPhoto

    @AdrianLardPhoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Joseph!

  • @josephpetty2268

    @josephpetty2268

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AdrianLardPhoto no problem! I just bought a Godox V350S and I have a shoot for a formally dressed birthday party (a very good friend of mine). It's going to be getting dark when they arrive and I needed some fill light and needed to know how to use my settings PRONTO lol

  • @msimple
    @msimple16 күн бұрын

    thanks this is a fantastic tutorial I am just learning and this is super helpful

  • @MERCERMILLIONS
    @MERCERMILLIONSАй бұрын

    great info thank you

  • @thesingfamilyfilms7632
    @thesingfamilyfilms7632 Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, thanks!

  • @natalienunn2793
    @natalienunn2793 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!!! I've done a couple low key events and could never understand why my flash wasn't firing for every shot. Now I know that I had the power set way too high :p

  • @cessealbeach
    @cessealbeach2 ай бұрын

    Man Great content, I am also a pro wedding photographer, last 15 years, I was the same way, practice practice , I only shoot manual, all the time also use multi settings, Love other photographers and frequently encourage new photographers, everyone thinks the cell phone will replace, noway! for me it mostly a hobby. I am a radiologist by profession. Photography is my thing, and I use all Sony Gear. Thank You for educating new photographers

  • @Paparatziwill
    @Paparatziwill10 ай бұрын

    Great breakdown I appreciate it

  • @timmyvong7016
    @timmyvong70168 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this Video make ,it a little easier to understand the flash,

  • @josephwoods2746
    @josephwoods2746 Жыл бұрын

    Thaaaaank you for the break down!

  • @raymika2804
    @raymika28042 ай бұрын

    Thank you i bought a cheap canon 580ex i think it's called now i know a little more about using speedlight thank you

  • @joelhinman705
    @joelhinman70511 ай бұрын

    Nicely done. Good delivery, clear & straightforward. Found it really helpful. On to the next..

  • @dogasawa
    @dogasawa2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This was very informative!

  • @AdrianLardPhoto

    @AdrianLardPhoto

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @ASIASix
    @ASIASix23 күн бұрын

    awesome bro mission accomplished

  • @jonathantrites
    @jonathantrites6 ай бұрын

    Really helpful! Thanks!

  • @tonymoore3239
    @tonymoore3239 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Adrian

  • @marshalltravis3217
    @marshalltravis321713 сағат бұрын

    Well done!👍👍

  • @user-gx5dz7xc5t
    @user-gx5dz7xc5t6 ай бұрын

    Thanks you so much!

  • @anthonyldn1
    @anthonyldn1 Жыл бұрын

    Very understandable and well presented.

  • @diptangshudolui5652
    @diptangshudolui5652 Жыл бұрын

    short and perfect, straight to the point. Excellent video.

  • @AdrianLardPhoto

    @AdrianLardPhoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🤝

  • @davidmeadows5071
    @davidmeadows5071 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very insightful!

  • @4rroby
    @4rroby2 жыл бұрын

    Well done! I use both ttl and manual. For speed I use ttl, when I have time, i use manual. The nice thing with ttl is flash compensation. When the light changes frequently, flash compensation is a must for me. I guess it just comes down to personal preference. Thanks for sharing.

  • @angelina_youtube699

    @angelina_youtube699

    Жыл бұрын

    Hiya iv just got a flash and when I use ttl it's over exposed ?

  • @4rroby

    @4rroby

    Жыл бұрын

    @@angelina_youtube699 flash compensation, +/-