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The lower photo was taken with a single direct flash. It appears flat and contains shadows that mask the beauty of the subjects. Unnatural reflections on the central violin also spoil the photo.
In contrast, the main photo was taken with bounced light from three flash units ― a main flash unit, one auxiliary unit for eliminating the shadows, and another for bringing out the background. The multi-flash lighting adds depth and vividly highlights the distinctive curves of the violins. |
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The use of multiple flash units significantly expands the range of possible photographic expression. Simply by adjusting the positions and light levels of the units, a photographer can drastically change the look of the image. For example, unwanted shadows can be eliminated, shades can be adjusted, and the atmosphere can be vividly brought to life.
Multiple flash lighting greatly enhances the pleasure of photography by giving photographers a multitude of creative options for achieving their own unique vision. Using EX Series Speedlites in combination with an EOS or EOS DIGITAL camera enables fully automatic wireless control, as well as the grouping of flash units and the setting of light level ratios between groups. EOS DIGITAL cameras also offer the additional advantage of allowing the results of multi-flash lighting to be checked immediately on the spot. Professional results are most easily achieved by setting up the main flash unit before the slave units. |
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| To prevent the strong shadows a direct flash would produce, the main flash was bounced off a wall near the camera to soften the lighting. |
Remaining shadows were weakened by bouncing an auxiliary flash off another wall to hit the subjects from a direction opposite that of the main flash unit. |
To improve gradation and contrast, another auxiliary flash unit was set up behind the subjects. Its light was bounced off the back wall to accent key details of the image. |
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