A Quick Tip On Using Built-in Flash

It’s almost the Memorial Day holiday weekend and many people are taking their digital camera with them while they visit friends and family. Before using your digital camera think about the use of the flash built into the camera. If you follow these camera flash tips you may see a dramatic improvement in the final results and your friends will think you’re an expert photographer.

Don't Use Flash Indoors

Turn off your flash indoors whenever you can. Sometimes you have to use the flash, but flash units tend to produce harsh, flat images. When possible use existing light from windows and doors by getting between the subject and the natural light source. In other words, don’t include the window in the picture or you will get a great photo of the window and an underexposed subject.

When shooting indoors at night turn on any and all lights you have in the room. This will help reduce those harsh photos as well as reduce red-eye.

Use Flash Outdoors

Most people think that using flash is synonymous with indoors night photography. Flash can be used when shooting outdoors during the day, even in bright sunlight. The reason you want to use your flash during the day is the flash will fill in shadows and remove harsh contrasts.

A great article on using the built-in flash can be found at Digital-Photography-School.com. I hope everyone has a great three day weekend!