On-Camera Flash Basics — the ultimate beginner’s guide

Renowned U.S. lighting educator Mark Wallace walks you through the most common on-camera flash techniques. This tutorial covers everything from basic operation and settings to how on-camera flash actually works—perfect for beginners looking to build a solid foundation. Using the Godox V100 as an example, he will explain: How to use bounce flash to create more natural-looking photos How to use the sub flash to enhance depth and add dimension to your subject How to control brightness and understand the relationship between flash and ambient light How to balance ambient light in different scenarios Tips included: Rotate your flash and bounce it off a wall or reflector to achieve softer light Use the sub flash to add subtle fill light or catchlights for portraits 0:00 V100 Basics 2:46 Flash Triggering Options 7:45 Bouncing The Flash 9:28 Using The Sub-Flash Model:@tasianallama Stay tuned for Mark’s next episode: Creative Lighting with On-Camera Flash — where you’ll learn how to use simple accessories to transform the look of your portraits. #FlashPhotography #Godox #GodoxV100 #PhotographyTips #BeginnerPhotography Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godox_global/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godoxglobal Like us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@godox_global Like us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GodoxGlobal Website: https://www.godox.com/