Learn How To Using Strobist Photography

Strobist is a technique of photographing with the release of flash from the camera body and then placed according to needs and linked to the trigger signal. Cheaper and more efficient because it simply use AA battery so that it can be used in a photo shoot location without electrical plugs. Not surprisingly, this technique increasingly popular in 2 to 3 years later because digital technology has been very supportive. Moreover, the results are nothing short of light ' real ' big and heavy.

First, purchase the equipment supporting the main flash, trigger and lightstand (or flash shoe holder only, then connected with a tripod). While the umbrella, softbox flash and the second, third and so on is still an option, depending on the needs of the photo. Flash is required to create a light engineering, both as a primary source as well as supporting light when shooting was done under the scorching sunlight. Many lack the required flash light depending on the needs of the photo. The trigger needed to connect signals from the body to the camera flash has been placed far away from the camera. In several brands of cameras, have planted special lighters so as not to trigger additional is required. We recommend that you read the manual first, if your camera is mounted the trigger or not. Lighstand (cantilever lights). Actually, this pillar can be ignored when find a replacement that lets put the flash as desired, such as on top of a cupboard or table. However, in practice, a place that allows this is difficult to be found. The solution, ask a friend to held a flash. Even if alone, inevitably using lighstand. Well, better to be safe, have at least one lighstand create maximum results. In addition, there are other supporting equipment such as umbrellas, softbox or flash the second, third and so on. Supporting equipment this can be overlooked or quite the very necessary depending on the needs of the photo.

Second, the setting of a camera placed on the mode M aka Manual. Why? as with the manual mode, the intensity of the light coming into the camera (diaphragm) and speed cameras can be played to its full potential. As a result, can produce a different shadow effects and match to your needs. To ISO, it is better to use a low ISO between 100 to 400. Not because of the high ISO is not good, but rather low ISO ISO is ' ideal ' for a photo using a scalable light layout. For example, in the first photo, I use ISO 200, f/7.1 and 1/200 speed. I set the flash power in 1/16 so that is not too tight and just make a little light on the surface of the face. And for the quality of the picture, multiply using size Large (L) or in some cases, there is no harm in using RAW. Use the best resolution in the camera allow for maximum results and minimize flaws ' image data ' generated.

Third, the placement of the light (flash). The existing standard photograph with light main lights namely placed like the sunlight around 40 degrees. The placement in order to produce the most natural shade and most popular used. But then again it's a basic guide. In practice, the main lamp can be placed anywhere as needed. Can be placed over the frontal, side or from the rear on the subject. All based on the needs and imagination of photographers want to make photos of what it looks like.

Fourthly, setting up lights. In some brands, there is an automatic or manual flash mode. Well, it's good to use the Manual mode in the settings lights flash. Because the intensity of light can be more easily controlled and adapted to your needs. Manual mode on, at least, there are two things that should be noted. The first power (power) lamp. Marked by a count of 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64 and 1/128. Count 1/1, the strength of the brightest light. While the power of the 1/128, is the dimmest. By this count, play with light and shadow can be controlled according to needs of photographers, isn't it? Second, in addition to the spread of light intensity i.e. power. Usually use 24 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm, etc. Simply put, this figure serves to control the light will be spreading broadly or narrow (focused at one point only). At number 24 mm, light that is widespread. The opposite at number 70 mm, scattered light is more narrow and specific on one point. Well, calculating the power light and the scattered light is highly influenced by the distance of the subject to be photographed with lights. Also influenced by the extent of the indoor shooting. its rather complicated calculations and use a certain formula. But to put it simply, all can be customized in the field: with a lighting test first. Also a simple error when you start a trial shooting.

With 4 of these short steps and then supported a strong photographer's imagination, then photo strobist designate maximum. Moreover supplemented with flavor (taste) as well as the stylish visual communicative language use, then the photo you generate will be much more interesting.

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