5 Minute On Camera Flash Tutorial for Receptions, Clubs, and Events

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How to use a single flash and get great results? Wedding receptions, sweet sixteens, mitzvahs, clubs are all dark and challenging environments. Get the basics with this 5 minute tutorial. I'll do more if we get a good response on this one.
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@wojtekw6040 3 жыл бұрын

Omar, I've been photographing for 12y now, You are the first person to teach me how to use a flash. And in 5 minutes! Where were You 12y ago I am asking!? Where!?

@sameeragopallawa 2 жыл бұрын

That's true.... I agree, his teaching technique and information really got my eyes open.

@outdoorcoder6578 2 жыл бұрын

So true!

@Bullybeef972 Жыл бұрын

I know, right! I was like...that's it? it's that simple? Other tutorials are pretty confusing imo

@cas4392 Жыл бұрын

The way my photography is about to change because of this video

@LISLOVESTRUTH Жыл бұрын

Facts! I'm trying to learn so I can take pictures at my church and this tutorial was gold

@dct124 Жыл бұрын

This is now probably, the single most useful on camera flash photography video ever made.

@AScareDK 3 жыл бұрын

In my 40+ years of photographing, for me, this compares to learning to speak a foreign language fluently in five minutes. Thank you!!

@carlosIC 2 ай бұрын

Your camera takes care of the ambience and the flash takes care of the subject. It's so simple yet now I finally get it lol

@EbillsTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you I killled my first event just watching this video over and over again. I was sweating at first because it was a mansion party high ceilings and different lighting situations but I went to the restroom took a deep breath came back and started killing it thanks to you brother Omar. I appreciate you teaching me this it will always stick

@BogdanBogdan28 4 ай бұрын

bro, i am this position now, i got my first event job, i dont have flash going to buy today and repeating this video to learn, i am so nervous, so scared of failure '' i was sweating'' imagine, i have this problem every time when i am nervous but i think if we want to learn, we need to put ourselves in fire

@EbillsTV 4 ай бұрын

@@BogdanBogdan28 No matter how many times I get a little nervous then I just shut my brain off take a deep breath and remember the steps to get the job done:) Goodluck buddy you got this just don’t over expose I rather underexpose some pictures you can bring them up in post editing.

@EbillsTV 4 ай бұрын

@dannygonzalez1894 Ай бұрын

I constantly struggle with flash. This was such a great simple explanation. Thank you.

@shaunyboy9418 2 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how many tutorials I've went through trying to learn the basics of flash (and having to just learn in on the fly by doing it). And always you're left feeling confused and not sure how to use it in practical applications. But this video is so simple and straightforward. It's excellent. Seriously. I've learned more in five minutes than I have done in probably hours and hours of flash videos.

@gentilku9061 2 жыл бұрын

What Shauny Boy said!

@Metareduxxx Жыл бұрын

foreal same

@BODYBYSTRUGGLE Жыл бұрын

FACTS

@monikakuseinova3065 9 ай бұрын

Same here. The best video about flash so far ;)

@adelaide_locals Жыл бұрын

Best tutorial on KZfaq.👍

@RayRomanMedia Ай бұрын

Best 5 minutes I've ever spent watching a video.

@mikeames8339 9 ай бұрын

I can't believe I've been taking photos for 50 years and I'm just learning this. Thank you.

@FernandoGonzalez84 Жыл бұрын

I've literally watched hours of videos on flash and in barely over 5 minutes you somehow got me to completely understand it. Unreal, thank you so much for this.

@imjonlacey 2 жыл бұрын

“By the way, when you’re doing an event your not like ‘Uh just wait here, please!’” 3:30 A small yet much needed line to include 😂

@mandysteinback7387 Жыл бұрын

yeah but it also redners his tutorial to be a bit impractical. I'm shooting candids at an event, there are no second chances, so should I be using ttl after all?

@imjonlacey Жыл бұрын

@@mandysteinback7387 I guess that would depend on how much experience you have, at the events I shoot im taking candid photos and adjusting the light manually depending on room changes and distance the subject is (I love candid shots with a 200mm across the room 👌), shoot and check the image after every couple of shots - also in a 3 hour event im taking 2000+ images and only 200 or so come out great quality, so keep that in mind

@KeithMasonPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - I've wanted to watch such a simple exposition of using flash in a party situation for ever!!

@jway395 3 жыл бұрын

For what ever reason flash seems to be the most mysterious thing you can do with your camera. During lockdown it has been my goal to “master” the speed light. I’m still working on it but it’s been well worth the effort so jump in the water and give it a shot. Omar makes it easy to get started with videos like this!

@Leehsysmum 16 күн бұрын

Like literally went through thousands of clips on flash, thank fark I found this as most of them are really confusing. Thank you so much.

@gengphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for getting straight to the point, and showing how to do this efficiently and effectively. Such a relief compared to other tutorials out there that over complicate things and waste time on unrelated banter.

@lauramulkerne2633 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is the easiest to grasp/best tutorial I've ever seen for demystifying on-camera flash in low-light! Thank you so much!

@RichardEarlPixearl 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Someone that actually tells it in an easy to understand way and straight to the point. None of this intro malarkey. Thank you so much

@gentleblossomsnaps 2 жыл бұрын

Omar… you have no idea how helpful your videos and tutorials are. Can’t thank you enough. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

@kelseymcalpine3058 Жыл бұрын

This is the clearest, best on camera flash tutorial that covers both the flash and camera similtaneously. Thank you so much!

@_justjerika Ай бұрын

This is EXACTLY what I needed!

@tourinojacks5844 5 ай бұрын

This may be the best Event Photography video on the Planet! I liked and subbed!!

@daaknait 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. I've watched more than a dozen tutorials on flash photography, but yours is the first one to make sense immediately and easily.

@jerrykovis5417 7 күн бұрын

Amazing job explaining what I wanted explained.

@ekaterinaholyapina Жыл бұрын

This explanation is superb, it literally saved my whole event photoshoot! I've watched a 100 other tutorials, but this one is by far the most clear one, I could apply the tips immediately. Thank you so so so much Omar🙏🙏🙏

@Kinadnuf Жыл бұрын

By far the best and easiest to understand explanation of event photography I EVER heard/saw. Thanks.

@kod-s Жыл бұрын

Finally, a simple and coherent explanation on how the flash works as a concept. I've always been avoiding flash because I didn't understand the big picture: camera for background exposure and flash compensation for subject. Everything else is built on that. Thank you so much! Teachers like you is the reason I'm good at math. 😂 You can learn rules and formulas all you want - you will be lost until somebody explains the big picture that organizes it all.

@Pixel_Mechanic Жыл бұрын

So far this is the only video that has helped me do the right settings with my camera and flash. Trust me, I have watched so many of them and none helped as much as this one did. Thanks a ton for your contribution to the photographer community

@candaceollis1102 Жыл бұрын

Wow. This video was so helpful, I could cry. The previous videos I was watching were WAY too technical, totally over my head. I was starting to doubt I would be able to figure out my new flash by the wedding I’m photographing in a few weeks. You made it super simple, thank you so much.

@namopinaeddy 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most valuable content i saw on this subject

@kellycoffey4912 2 жыл бұрын

This is the BEST video on flash ever! I'm shooting an evening party tomorrow night, with my camera I've had for about 2 weeks, and this moved me away from "square 1"! Thank you so much.

@laleerocks 11 ай бұрын

I was SO confused with flash and tried watching so many videos and this was the only one that made everything click. Thank you!!!

@alannawoody171 Жыл бұрын

one of the best, clearest tutorials i’ve seen. THANK YOU ❤️

@roderickmclean9927 6 ай бұрын

Omar you are a GREAT teacher. You make everything simple.

@dreamscolor Жыл бұрын

The best tutorial I've ever found to understand how to use a flash. Easy to follow, very thorough. Thank you!

@ivanmendez219 6 ай бұрын

I know this is an "old video" but man is so simple and straightforward. The basic of it and how to actually apply it, I LOVE IT!! As a new photographer I got dragged to shoot an event on the very last second and didn't really knew how to use the flash. This video definitely put me on a better spot, thank you!!

@surajvrindavananil1459 3 ай бұрын

The best tutorial by far!!!

@Visualsthatgohard 2 жыл бұрын

No one and I repeat no one in all the YT tutorials had a tutorial explaining about using a flash during an event like you no one, what a content man, and thaaaaaanks.

@thefluffinator65 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for confirming my point. In my last photography lesson, I told my students digital photography have made photographers lazy. Rather than calculating everything to get it right the first time, you just keep shooting until you do. I guess that's where the comment 'fake it till you make it' comes from. Having been a professional photographer since 1982, even still today I treat my digital cameras like they were film, and I get it right the FIRST TIME. I feel more proud of my images by using my knowledge and experience rather than just hit and miss until you stumble upon the correct exposure. I have told my students if they can't get it right the first time, they may miss the opportunity to ever get it again. As a former news/war photographer, I proved this tens of thousands of times. The ONLY part of your video I agreed with was at the very start, where you said, the camera takes care of the ambient, and the flash takes care of the subject.

@codymckinney4934 5 ай бұрын

My wife and I have been wedding photographers for years.. and man this is the style I strive for and just never can get it. Thank you so much! I watch this video often

@saadude 2 жыл бұрын

Not only are your videos fun to watch, but they are super clear and informative as well! Thank you Omar!

@christopherliljeback246 3 ай бұрын

Life saver. Easy as that. Brilliant video!

@kubrivsky6458 Жыл бұрын

My god, do you know how much I really need this tutorial? All other tutorial I watch sometimes only speaks but never shows and some even too complicated. Bless you man

@ae_shivi Жыл бұрын

This is the most helpful video I found on KZfaq for using flashlight as a beginner. Been surfing the internet to look for tutorials on how to use external flashlights either with a trigger or on camera, and this video is the one that gets you started! Thanks a lot!

@Moona23 2 жыл бұрын

😢Tears of joy... now I understand!!!! ❤️ thank you so much...

@westvinster Жыл бұрын

The best flash tutorial EVER!!...i📸. I've been searching for years to find a simplified, clear solution on how to use a flash . Now it all makes sense, there will be no more anxiety before i do an event🤗. Thank you kindly🥰

@JuanLopezmusica 2 жыл бұрын

Wow best video for real! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I have watch tons of videos all day and none of them was helpful. Thank you so much for making this content 🙏🏽

@kennethnielsen3864 4 ай бұрын

I have seen this video a couple of times, this video started my event flash shooting. Thanks for sharing.

@laurarobson9966 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is 100% the content I come here for. Very helpful!

@LendseyGomez 2 ай бұрын

this was a great tutorial wow. not long. packed with all the essentials to level up the flash game. thank you !!!

@r.p.354 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, this makes me less worried about the upcoming event that I'll be shooting for. It'll be my first.

@davepelvin130 2 жыл бұрын

Dude! Finally a simple and informative explanation with real life settings!!!! Thank you!!

@amandahughes1134 Жыл бұрын

I learned more in this video about flash photography than I have over the past five years simple and sweet thank you so so much

@trinidaddelcarmen131 Жыл бұрын

Simply the best!!!! Thank you.

@elfiqueadaeze1944 6 ай бұрын

After watching 7 videos about flash for beginners, this was the first one that made any real sense. You dumbed it down in the right way and explained the exact things I needed.

@ogonzilla 6 ай бұрын

Man, so nice! Check out my latest flash video! Released yesterday.

@teststreaming-sd6se 4 ай бұрын

Dude! Dude! Dude. I've watched so many videos on flashes, and you made more sense in less time than any of them. Thank You so much

@SanjayJoshi-ls3bj 11 ай бұрын

Hey Omar ! You have explained use of Flash for the Event Photography in perhaps the most simple & clear way. Big Thanks for that ! I am a beginner & I will certainly try to do it the way you have taught.

@richardmeftah2569 22 күн бұрын

This is a brilliant little tutorial, many thanks! 👏🏼

@yasaminshirali9031 4 ай бұрын

Best tutorial I've ever seen! thanks thanks thanks Omar

@InspiredbyEzraPhotography Жыл бұрын

I just spent hours trying to understand flash and literally thought I had a faulty flash. I can’t believe 5 minutes of your video made me understand what I didn’t in all the other videos!

@deonkuntz4657 6 ай бұрын

Dude, thanks for not over complicating things. I understand a 100% what I need to do and what not to do. Thank you sir.

@MatthiesWesche 2 жыл бұрын

This is perfect, a simple explanation of how the two pieces of gear work together. Thank you!

@michelelzo8583 Жыл бұрын

loving these tutorials!

@Infragelb 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! This is right up my skill level as an enthusiast, never thought about the ambient vs. subject exposure through the different inputs. I will try a shoot without TTL once there are other people to meet again.

@raymondtrienekens1760 Жыл бұрын

This is by far the best guide I've seen, and I've been looking for a while now. Much thanks to you kind sir!

@brecht3813 Жыл бұрын

I saw so many videos for how to use an external flash and this is by far the best one! I finaly understand how to use an external flash as a beginner ty so much!

@Yeti45 2 жыл бұрын

Easy simple and straightforward. Thank you for the best flash tutorial.

@koekafi Жыл бұрын

daaaammnnnnn... great and most useful tutorial ever for a beginner like me. I've watched thousands of tutorials, this is straightforward and easy to understand. good work Omar

@abbasiowais2 Жыл бұрын

Omggg this guy explains in simple words. You made it so easy for beginners who just started using flash. I really thank you so much for this so simple and easy step videos. Definitely gona give it a try tomorrow

@chriskelley4805 Жыл бұрын

Clear and concise. Beautiful. subscribed

@andrea3210 Жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher! This video was straight to the point and so well explained! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!! 🙏🏼

@MV-im5ie Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful and easy to follow. I have failed at trying to capture this effect and now I think I can do it! Thanks!

@mohammedalsuwaidi4806 Жыл бұрын

Thank Omar. I keep learning from you.

@narimavalwalla3114 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Omar! for all your Flashy!!😄😄 tutorials...Good Luck and wish you and your family A Happy New Year.

@fredrogers4186 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Because of this video, I had the courage to shoot an entire event last night on manual and it turned out great. I really appreciate your help for me to make the leap.

@adrianflores4036 2 жыл бұрын

BEST FLASH VIDEO!!!!! Thank you!

@MiguelAngel1897es 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, it’s crazy how much I’ve learned in 5 minutes thank you so much!!!

@invi_carlos Жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial. I love how you showed examples with the text settings. Extremely helpful. Thank you!

@Karina00K 2 жыл бұрын

Love, love, love your channel Omar. Thank you so much!

@fabianneumeister4543 Жыл бұрын

Best tutorial ever !

@kentchuyengracia4343 2 жыл бұрын

as a newbie photographer..this is the best explanation ive ever watched..thank you so much and God bless

@mitchellhagerty4303 3 жыл бұрын

This was such a nice straight forward introduction. Thanks for doing this!

@fridoivaluemyprivacy7644 2 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest videos I have ever seen on this topic

@akshitabhopal3017 3 жыл бұрын

The most helpful video out there! Beautifully explained! Thank you so much ❤️❤️

@yoelrey Жыл бұрын

Thanks Omar. Just what I needed!

@solstreetphoto 9 ай бұрын

GRACIAS por explicarlo de manera sencilla!!!

@ravisionzworld 2 жыл бұрын

Best vid i’v seen so far thanks!

@ThruVisualMedia Жыл бұрын

Omar, thank you, one of the best explanation I have heard...it all make sense now...I have struggled with this so much...

@andyyang4872 2 жыл бұрын

the best flashlight tutorial out there! Thanks mate for making it straighforward

@Metareduxxx Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU ! my photos gonna pop now!

@techassyst 3 жыл бұрын

You have a wonderful way of explaining things just drilling down on the important things without being superfluous

@quangvuong5219 Жыл бұрын

love your tips, really helpful

@hafiznorazmar Жыл бұрын

OMG Thank You sooo much for this video, been looking for one like this for ages. Love that u r soo precise and straight to the point, very clear!

@Tepaja 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Omar for this. And many thanks for humorous yet educating videos.

@hfanti 2 жыл бұрын

I find TTL useful, skips the dimming/adjusting part of it. You basically just have to work on your shutter speed according to ambient and let the flash work the distance to the subjects and adjust its power. Most time works well. I live around 800 ISO, F4.0, usually 1/60 is a good shutter to capture the ambient light and still freeze the subject.

@helencogan2187 3 жыл бұрын

WOW WOW WOW......EXCELLENT and needed for an upcoming indoor small event!!! THANK YOU!!!!

@kasectomi Жыл бұрын

This video explained everything so simply and clearly. Thanks!

@D1Zeke Жыл бұрын

Literally just watched this video before a paint party from like 9pm-11 and I must say.... They love it!!

@inspyreflowprops1632 Жыл бұрын

Wow this was most helpful thank u so much. Was never taught that the flash only controls lighting of the subject while camera controls the rest. This really helps me with my setting up and also prioritizing what to adjust per shot. So much simpler now!