Fill Flash
When shooting outside I keep my flash attached to give a little fill light. I tend to set the flash a stop or two under the aperture. This prevents shots from being blown out. And in backlit or midday shooting conditions where there can be a lot of shadow, Fill Flash is a must.
Fill Flash also helps to eliminate shadows cast by facial features (under eyes, noses, chins) or under hats – especially when light is shining down from above. It also adds a small catchlight (little sparkle) to the eye of the person you’re photographing.
If you are using a point and shoot camera, most will allow you to use the fill flash in auto mode. The main button to look for will be the one with the lightning bolt (flash) on it. On most cameras you can push this multiple times and it will scroll you through the different options for flash (on, off, automatic, red eye reduction etc.). Some point and shoot cameras even have a fill flash option that adjusts the strength of the flash which is ideal. Check your owner’s manual for specifics to your camera.
Finally, try a few different test settings before you start shooting to see what works. Fill Flash can be overdone - most of the time less is better and looks more natural. Keep experimenting, shooting and most importantly… have fun!
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| With Fill Flash |
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| Without Fill Flash |
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