Products
If you have a flashgun and, ideally, a large light modifier such as a softbox or umbrella, then potentially you have a whole world of product photography at your fingertips.
Of course, while some product photography, like macro close-ups of jewelry, is very technical, there are still lots of still life shots you can take using just one flashgun. You could just bounce it off a wall or ceiling if you don’t have any modifiers.
One of the biggest advantages of shooting products is that you can usually do it inside, so there’s not normally a problem with trying to balance your flash with powerful outdoor sunlight. Even the most humble flash can usually provide plenty of light at close quarters, and if you have an armory of reflectors—which ...
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