In July 2018, I began incorporating flash units to enhance my interior photography. Today, I work almost exclusively with radio-controlled flashes, often positioned just outside the frame of my camera.
Over the past year and a half, attentive clients have seen me carrying four different flash systems to assignments. Although flashes may look similar at first glance, I experienced considerable differences in how they are controlled, in the consistency of light color, and in output power or maximum capacity. For the past few months, I have been working with a setup that suits me extremely well.
By positioning flashes strategically within an interior, I can give the colors and textures of furniture and materials that extra layer of detail. A common mistake is firing a large burst of light into the room directly from the camera position. While this certainly brightens the space, it often results in flat or washed-out images.
When placing flashes in an interior, it is crucial to complement the natural daylight rather than overpower it. I am getting better at achieving this balance, and for that reason, I am pleased to share a number of images as illustration.
Last month, I photographed a monumental farmhouse. All of these images were created with activated flashes.
