7. Light Modifiers for Small-Flash Photography

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NIKON D4 ISO 100 1/320 SEC. F/2.8 50MM LENS

Adding light right where you need it, a Speedlight is great tool by itself, but it can be even more versatile with the help of modifiers. Whether you prefer to start simple with your Speedlight’s built-in options that change the size and shape of the light or to plunge into the add-on market, you’ll find a modifier to suit your lighting needs. There are modifiers that take the small light from the flash and make it a lot more versatile. There are modifiers that make the small light much bigger, giving you a softer and more pleasing portrait light. There ...

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