I have been looking for videos on RUclips to help me get more out of my photography, but none were saying what I wanted to hear until I came across your channel. just love the way you teach man. You break it down so well. I am loving every video I have seen so far.
As of this comment there is one thumps down vote. I don't know who's wife you photographed but her husband did not like it... that is the only way I can understand someone not liking these simple, concise, well executed videos you produce. Just got my 430EXII and you have helped me immensely! Thank you!
Oh my goodness, that was so clear. Thank you so much, I attended a two day course on photography, and basically got nothing out of it, hence, the reason I'm here. You are an amazing tutor.
Thank you so much!! You have the best videos! I am just starting with my first DSLR and I have learned more in the past hour watching your videos than anything else I have looked at. I'm excited to try all your tips!
Recently got my first quality camera and tonight I discovered you. You're a gifted teacher! I'm learning so much. Think I'll binge watch a bunch of your videos now and catch the rest over time later. Thank you for making them and providing free access.
Thanks for that tutorial I actually understood it and comes way above most of the other flash tutorials, you gave the right balance between basic and technical info, a natural at teaching thank you.
I have to agree with everyone! You are fantastic! I checked a few of your video's out and I am "amazed" at how well you describe everything to such a professional level with such ease to the public! I myself use a Canon 70D with a Canon 18-135mm IS and Canon EF 70-200mm F4l IS lens, 580EX flash and a lightweight Manfrotto ball head tripod when I'm out in the field. With such easy explanation's of using camera equipment and their functions you are the best I've ever seen! "awesome"
It's 2020 and your on camera flash tips are as valid today as they were when you made this video. As a long time pro photographer I appreciate seeing someone with your knowledge and teaching ability on RUclips. I've watched a lot of "alleged" pros teaching various aspects of photography, including flash, and were so disappointed in their lack of knowledge that I didn't finish watching their entire presentation. Unfortunately RUclips has created a venue for an old saying to be somewhat true: "In the land of the blind the one eyed man is king." I feel bad, however, for novices who watch these less than competent alleged photographers and then go out and replicate their misguided advice. I also teach workshops on both studio and outdoor lighting, including off-camera fill flash, reflectors and scrims and I always tell those new to photography it's not just practice that makes your work good it's perfect practice. If you practice doing something wrong it will never be right. And, as I'm sure you know, there are many pros who don't do, or understand, all aspects of lighting because they might only shoot outdoors or only shoot in a studio environment. I've had a ton of pros take my workshops too. So I appreciate finding someone like you on here that really understands and can teach their craft. Keep up the good work.
Wow Phil, I have to say you are such a great inspiration. Your tutorials reflect your talent and your love for photography. You pass on the encouragement I need to stay engaged when learning something new and make it extremely easy to follow along. Thank you for your help!
Very useful video, I've just purchased my first hot shoe flash ready for an indoor evening event I have been asked to take some pictures at in March, this has been most helpful
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us that are still struggling to learn and better improve our photography. I have a six month old grandson that I want to photograph indoors. This tutorial will come in very handy.
I keep learning so much. I was about to pull the trigger (pun intended) on wireless gear so I can fire my flash off-camera without having to use the camera's built-in flash as an optical trigger. I didn't know cameras had a PC sync port until you told me. So with a quick search, I learned that my camera doesn't have that port (explains why I didn't know about it). But for about $23, I can get a hot shoe-to-pc adapter and a nice long cable to go with it. Way cheaper than a wireless system, and I don't need wireless for my setup. If anyone else is planning to get a hot shoe adapter, pay really close attention to the product descriptions. Most of the listings do _not_ convert your camera's hot shoe into a PC port. Instead, they allow a flash installed on _top_ of the adapter to send a flash signal, which means you still don't have a way to fire that flash without some other means.
Awesome, well-presented and quite easy to understand video. I am at a level where I am seeing concerns with being able to get the right amount of light when I use flash, so this really is very helpful and informative to start playing with the flash options. Keywords: Fill-flash, slow-sync flash, flash-exposure compensation, diffuse/soft screen, hot-shoe flash. ....and I like your shirt too. Thank you Mr. Steele!!
A novice at photography.... I just keep wondering "What would it be like to learn it hands on with a Professional Photographer like yourself?" Your videos are very informative and the best I've seen over the web yet, indeed.
I have been trolling through you tube looking for tips on flash photography and I must admit, the manner in which you have explained this subject, even a dummy could not go wrong! Thank you and I am now going to subscribe to your channel and visit your site. Thanks again!
Wow what a great video, just came across your channel. You articulate these videos so well, you are absolutely one of the best both creators and narrators with the way you do these. Short, sweet, succinct, and highly articulate, even that 11 minute video just flew by, you’re really talented not just shooting photography but in making videos as well. Really helpful and thank you, definitely subscribed!
Great video and excellent tips! I really don't understand why someone would dislike this video! It's a free gift for us who are learning about photography. Subscribed! Thanks!
I've just got into semi professional photography, and when I've came across this guy, the videos really help. Especially this one as I've struggled with flash photography. But I've only watched a few of his videos and I didn't realise how much I didn't know.
Normally why buy a course when you can watch more videos and learn from them, but I must say that I learned more with your video than all the other ones I've seen combined. I will look into your link because I would like to buy one of your training courses. Thanks again for well done course.
It's true that there is a lot to say about flash, used in full light, in the sun, it seems crazy for beginners and people who never do photography. But it's ideal for backlighting. I used to use it even with "disposable" cameras.
I really enjoyed your video. I liked how you explained it and how you had different examples of the same photo using the different flash settings. I have to shoot a wedding for a friend and my niece and I will have to rely on the built in flash on my Fuji finepix HS50EXR and my Canon Rebel XS since I don't know what hot shoe flash I need at a reasonable price. Thanks for the video.
I had no idea bouncing the flash of the ceiling would have that strong of an effect. Quite the difference. External flash is going to be my next upgrade.
Your videos are probably the most informative and easiest to comprehend that I have seen so far, and I've viewed a lot! So kudos to you! I do have a question concerning the use of slow sync flash. Can you use it when in manual, A priority, P mode, or just S priority?
Phil you are once again AMAZING! I'm watching every single one of your tutorials! AMAZING! Thank you for sharing a piece of your passion with everyone. I'm a becoming a better photographer A more wise photographer A more cautious photographer (That piece you spoke about regarding lens filters & giving up safety for raw quality comparison is a watch for EVERYONE, because it also relates to our everyday lives!) Thank you! Biggest fan! Between you, froknows ... & a few others for best all around simple, beginners to masterclasses...
Full Manual is what I used, being able to set the Shutter Speed, Aperture Value and ISO is very useful when figuring out what settings you need. I tend to shoot with my flash at about 1/4th of it's full power, shutter speed at 1/250th, at F7.1 with ISO 100 and I tend to have very good results.
I have to add my "bravo". Really simple (but not too simple) and thorough. I have a question here about flash. When you are indoors or somewhere where you need to get pictures of stuff in display cases, or something like the inside of an engine where the opening is covered with glass or plastic, how do you get that without having to find the "perfect" angle? Now we're talking about situations where there is just not enough light without flash (like in a submarine). Would a soft box help here?
Great information Mr Steele. For those people who thumbs down videos there should be a comment line on why they did it as sometimes I can't see any reason to do this apart from trolling. I bet those people don't spend hours making videos and freely giving up valuable information to everyone. It's not easy to do! Keep up the great work matey. :-)
thank you very much for sharing your knowledge...this video is simple and understandable .... now a days i am learning about flash photography .. it will help me
another great video. I do have a question, what about if you're outside at an event? I will be doing an outside party event that will run from early afternoon to the evening and also at sporting events like Rolex 24 and TUDOR sports races.
thanks for the reply, i use Pentax and always meter my flash manually rather than trying to get my triggers work with P-TTL. as regards the availability of diffuser paper etc on location -- never a problem (for emergency use) some tracing paper always travels with me in the kit bag :)
Well, I've been on you emailing list for quite awhile but unfortunatley I thought it was something I had nevr subscibed to so I nevr opend it.. Today I clicked on the link and read the article on using a flash. I liked the real world nature of your acount of using a flash and loved hearing a professional complain about using heavy cameras and extnding your arm with a flash for long periods of tim. I kind of assumed that professionals must be past all of thse nagging issues but you're not. From there I loked at your website and RUclips videos. When I saw your face I realizd that I had probalby signed up for your emails as a result of watching your video on lens hoods quite awhle back. To make a long story short I am impressed and will be buying one of your courses soon. In the meantime ontinued succss.
What I do on my point and shoots is I will diffuse the flash by cutting a piece of printer paper into 2 pieces the size of the flash. Then using magic tape taping the 2 pieces in front of the flash. It decreases the range of the flash a bit but the diffused light makes a big difference.
Watch more of my free tutorials that are not on RUclips:
www.steeletraining.com/
2020: Still the greatest video covering all types of flash. Great Job!
Anyone watching here in 2019? Can't believe this is a 9 years old video. Crisp & clear to the point and very much valid tips till today. Thank you
Now its 2021 and the video is 11 years old now
Now it's 2003 and i'm still waiting on RUclips to be released
@@jeremyroenick2202 , yeah, waiting for RUclips to be released and commenting this on RUclips 😁
Rare to see someone who genuinely just wants to share tips without any hint of ego. Doing it right, very impressed.
Amazing stuff.
8 years later and it has still vastly educated me in a clear yet approachable humble manner.
My greatest thanks.
I like the clear, calm, no bullshit style of Phil Steele’s tutorials on photography.
I have been looking for videos on RUclips to help me get more out of my photography, but none were saying what I wanted to hear until I came across your channel. just love the way you teach man. You break it down so well. I am loving every video I have seen so far.
Thanks! Comments like that keep me inspired to do more.
As of this comment there is one thumps down vote. I don't know who's wife you photographed but her husband did not like it... that is the only way I can understand someone not liking these simple, concise, well executed videos you produce. Just got my 430EXII and you have helped me immensely! Thank you!
I've had a dslr for 4 years now and i just realized i can control the brightness on the pop up flash! thank you sir!
Rare to see someone who genuinely just wants to share tips without any hint of ege. Doing it right, very impressed.
You are a true professional sir!
Don't stop. Your making thousands of people happy!
2021 I watched several of your videos, and really enjoyed the way you explain. Great tips that are easy to follow. Thank you Phil!
Oh my goodness, that was so clear. Thank you so much, I attended a two day course on photography, and basically got nothing out of it, hence, the reason I'm here. You are an amazing tutor.
You seriusly make the best videos, your videos are the most helpful I've come across!
The best videos and tips on photography I have ever seen. Trust me I have seen hundreds of tutorials.
You are the best. Thank you.
You, sir, seem like one of the nicest guys a person could meet. Thank you so much for talking to us like friends and sincerely wanting to help us.
Excellent video. Much apreciated.
13 years old and still modern. Goes to show that good tips never age.
Thank you so much!! You have the best videos! I am just starting with my first DSLR and I have learned more in the past hour watching your videos than anything else I have looked at. I'm excited to try all your tips!
Recently got my first quality camera and tonight I discovered you. You're a gifted teacher! I'm learning so much. Think I'll binge watch a bunch of your videos now and catch the rest over time later. Thank you for making them and providing free access.
Thanks for that tutorial I actually understood it and comes way above most of the other flash tutorials, you gave the right balance between basic and technical info, a natural at teaching thank you.
I have to agree with everyone! You are fantastic! I checked a few of your video's out and I am "amazed" at how well you describe everything to such a professional level with such ease to the public! I myself use a Canon 70D with a Canon 18-135mm IS and Canon EF 70-200mm F4l IS lens, 580EX flash and a lightweight Manfrotto ball head tripod when I'm out in the field. With such easy explanation's of using camera equipment and their functions you are the best I've ever seen! "awesome"
Thanks, Bob! You can find even more videos of mine on my website at www.steeletraining.com
steeletraining
your videos are very helpful to idiots like me
such a good presenter. gifted
Your one of the better teachers here on RUclips. Thx
You are now my new fave photography youtuber..
Really like your explanation best ever on this subject on RUclips
This is one of the things that aged very well!
Still watching in 2021!
It's 2020 and your on camera flash tips are as valid today as they were when you made this video. As a long time pro photographer I appreciate seeing someone with your knowledge and teaching ability on RUclips. I've watched a lot of "alleged" pros teaching various aspects of photography, including flash, and were so disappointed in their lack of knowledge that I didn't finish watching their entire presentation. Unfortunately RUclips has created a venue for an old saying to be somewhat true: "In the land of the blind the one eyed man is king." I feel bad, however, for novices who watch these less than competent alleged photographers and then go out and replicate their misguided advice. I also teach workshops on both studio and outdoor lighting, including off-camera fill flash, reflectors and scrims and I always tell those new to photography it's not just practice that makes your work good it's perfect practice. If you practice doing something wrong it will never be right. And, as I'm sure you know, there are many pros who don't do, or understand, all aspects of lighting because they might only shoot outdoors or only shoot in a studio environment. I've had a ton of pros take my workshops too.
So I appreciate finding someone like you on here that really understands and can teach their craft. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the kind words!
Wow Phil, I have to say you are such a great inspiration. Your tutorials reflect your talent and your love for photography. You pass on the encouragement I need to stay engaged when learning something new and make it extremely easy to follow along. Thank you for your help!
Very useful video, I've just purchased my first hot shoe flash ready for an indoor evening event I have been asked to take some pictures at in March, this has been most helpful
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us that are still struggling to learn and better improve our photography. I have a six month old grandson that I want to photograph indoors. This tutorial will come in very handy.
I keep learning so much. I was about to pull the trigger (pun intended) on wireless gear so I can fire my flash off-camera without having to use the camera's built-in flash as an optical trigger. I didn't know cameras had a PC sync port until you told me. So with a quick search, I learned that my camera doesn't have that port (explains why I didn't know about it). But for about $23, I can get a hot shoe-to-pc adapter and a nice long cable to go with it. Way cheaper than a wireless system, and I don't need wireless for my setup.
If anyone else is planning to get a hot shoe adapter, pay really close attention to the product descriptions. Most of the listings do _not_ convert your camera's hot shoe into a PC port. Instead, they allow a flash installed on _top_ of the adapter to send a flash signal, which means you still don't have a way to fire that flash without some other means.
Awesome, well-presented and quite easy to understand video. I am at a level where I am seeing concerns with being able to get the right amount of light when I use flash, so this really is very helpful and informative to start playing with the flash options. Keywords: Fill-flash, slow-sync flash, flash-exposure compensation, diffuse/soft screen, hot-shoe flash.
....and I like your shirt too. Thank you Mr. Steele!!
You are so humble..and lots of knowledge 🙏🏼🙌🏼😊
I can really hear and see your passion for photography. Keep making this videos! I've learned so much already!
I learn something from each of your videos. Thanks.
A novice at photography.... I just keep wondering "What would it be like to learn it hands on with a Professional Photographer like yourself?"
Your videos are very informative and the best I've seen over the web yet, indeed.
I have been trolling through you tube looking for tips on flash photography and I must admit, the manner in which you have explained this subject, even a dummy could not go wrong! Thank you and I am now going to subscribe to your channel and visit your site. Thanks again!
Your tutorials are down to earth and easy to understand
Wow what a great video, just came across your channel.
You articulate these videos so well, you are absolutely one of the best both creators and narrators with the way you do these.
Short, sweet, succinct, and highly articulate, even that 11 minute video just flew by, you’re really talented not just shooting photography but in making videos as well.
Really helpful and thank you, definitely subscribed!
Thanks for the vids you do. I purchased the access to your on-line training a little while back and actually learned some good things. Thanks!
Calm, informative, practical and useful. Excellent presentation
This is the best tutorial video I have seen to date! Thanks!
After 5 years this vid is still deeply interesting. Your explanations are easy to understand, even for me as a lingual alien.
I love the way you explain...so easy to comprehend!!!
You're a great teacher - awesome tutorial!!!
Thank You for yet another great teaching video. Looking forward to viewing all of your training aids!
Awesome as always. I especially love all the shots of San Diego which is where I live as well. Cool to see...
Thanks a lot! I do love your videos. Really helpful to a very amateur like me. You're such an charismatic and incredible man.
Great video and excellent tips! I really don't understand why someone would dislike this video! It's a free gift for us who are learning about photography. Subscribed! Thanks!
Very exhaustive, you are really informated, glad i found your channel.
I've just got into semi professional photography, and when I've came across this guy, the videos really help. Especially this one as I've struggled with flash photography. But I've only watched a few of his videos and I didn't realise how much I didn't know.
Really great..straight forward and very helpful! Bravo!
Normally why buy a course when you can watch more videos and learn from them, but I must say that I learned more with your video than all the other ones I've seen combined. I will look into your link because I would like to buy one of your training courses. Thanks again for well done course.
This video is the best I've seen by far it's very informative, excellent work. I will be checking out your website keep doing what you do!
It's true that there is a lot to say about flash, used in full light, in the sun, it seems crazy for beginners and people who never do photography. But it's ideal for backlighting. I used to use it even with "disposable" cameras.
This was brilliant! precise, helpful and in lament terms. Well done!
"tell your camera what to do" best advice
I really enjoyed your video. I liked how you explained it and how you had different examples of the same photo using the different flash settings. I have to shoot a wedding for a friend and my niece and I will have to rely on the built in flash on my Fuji finepix HS50EXR and my Canon Rebel XS since I don't know what hot shoe flash I need at a reasonable price. Thanks for the video.
I had no idea bouncing the flash of the ceiling would have that strong of an effect. Quite the difference. External flash is going to be my next upgrade.
Still a wonderful video in 2022!
Again to the point and very informative video by Phil, Thanks.
Great presentation.
It was very clear, simple and very detailed in results.
Thanks for your video.
Great vid, very well explained with good examples of settings involved.
This is an excellent tutorial for beginners. I'll be buying your course later through your website, i think i'm going to learn a lot from it!
Really like the way you break things down.... Thanks for your help...
Your videos are probably the most informative and easiest to comprehend that I have seen so far, and I've viewed a lot! So kudos to you! I do have a question concerning the use of slow sync flash. Can you use it when in manual, A priority, P mode, or just S priority?
That's one kick ass intro!
Simply the best training videos! Thanks a lot
Phil you are once again AMAZING!
I'm watching every single one of your tutorials! AMAZING!
Thank you for sharing a piece of your passion with everyone.
I'm a becoming a better photographer
A more wise photographer
A more cautious photographer
(That piece you spoke about regarding lens filters & giving up safety for raw quality comparison is a watch for EVERYONE, because it also relates to our everyday lives!)
Thank you!
Biggest fan!
Between you, froknows ... & a few others for best all around simple, beginners to masterclasses...
Excellent videos mate, keep up the good work!
Very informative. Thanks for all the great videos! I've learned a lot.
Thank you so much for sharing your tips. I have all types of cameras and you were very informative.
Clear and easy to understand thank you :)
Buying my first flash unit so.. with some practicing I hope to get some nice shots.
Full Manual is what I used, being able to set the Shutter Speed, Aperture Value and ISO is very useful when figuring out what settings you need. I tend to shoot with my flash at about 1/4th of it's full power, shutter speed at 1/250th, at F7.1 with ISO 100 and I tend to have very good results.
Very well presented and easy to understand for us beginners. Big thumb up! Subscribed!
Excelent like always, looking foward to buy your course soon. Thanks again Ed
Excellent video - thanks. I'm interested in purchasing a couple of your courses and these videos help see how good they will be!
Way better explanation and the content is helpful to understand. To the point video. Thank you for the guidance
Another brilliant video. One tip for defusing your pop up lens is with a little bit of masking tape.
I have to add my "bravo". Really simple (but not too simple) and thorough. I have a question here about flash. When you are indoors or somewhere where you need to get pictures of stuff in display cases, or something like the inside of an engine where the opening is covered with glass or plastic, how do you get that without having to find the "perfect" angle? Now we're talking about situations where there is just not enough light without flash (like in a submarine). Would a soft box help here?
Great information Mr Steele. For those people who thumbs down videos there should be a comment line on why they did it as sometimes I can't see any reason to do this apart from trolling. I bet those people don't spend hours making videos and freely giving up valuable information to everyone. It's not easy to do!
Keep up the great work matey. :-)
Thanks for the kind words, Richard!
very well explained..easy to follow and understand...great help! thanks for sharing..
amazing tutorial!! Great work Steele!! :)
Thank you for the comprehensive but easy to follow tutorial
Great video with details and examples.
Thanks
thank you very much for sharing your knowledge...this video is simple and understandable .... now a days i am learning about flash photography .. it will help me
Excellent, I am new to Digital SLR and your video helps a lot
Thx Buddy
Really good info my new friend! Thank you so much!!
another great video. I do have a question, what about if you're outside at an event? I will be doing an outside party event that will run from early afternoon to the evening and also at sporting events like Rolex 24 and TUDOR sports races.
watched your 2 video and both i found good and easy to understand .. jus love the way you explain .. ☺😊😊 great tutorial ..
Great video, you are pro photographer plus pro presenter
thanks for the reply, i use Pentax and always meter my flash manually rather than trying to get my triggers work with P-TTL. as regards the availability of diffuser paper etc on location -- never a problem (for emergency use) some tracing paper always travels with me in the kit bag :)
some real great tips.....loved it...just this video....really really a very very informative one...
what kinds of your video camera?very very clear...
You can bounce the light off the ceiling even if if the ceiling is liver-brown. You simply set a custom white balance, and it looks fine.
This was awsome tips to share with some camera operators ;D thanks for sharing
Well, I've been on you emailing list for quite awhile but unfortunatley I thought it was something I had nevr subscibed to so I nevr opend it.. Today I clicked on the link and read the article on using a flash. I liked the real world nature of your acount of using a flash and loved hearing a professional complain about using heavy cameras and extnding your arm with a flash for long periods of tim. I kind of assumed that professionals must be past all of thse nagging issues but you're not.
From there I loked at your website and RUclips videos. When I saw your face I realizd that I had probalby signed up for your emails as a result of watching your video on lens hoods quite awhle back. To make a long story short I am impressed and will be buying one of your courses soon. In the meantime ontinued succss.
Awsome little torturial! Love your vids!
What I do on my point and shoots is I will diffuse the flash by cutting a piece of printer paper into 2 pieces the size of the flash. Then using magic tape taping the 2 pieces in front of the flash. It decreases the range of the flash a bit but the diffused light makes a big difference.