Taking a picture of something and the flash keeps blowing it out, but if you remove the flash, it is too dark? If so, leave the flash on and diffuse it with a makeshift method that will rescue your photos!
Knowing When to Use a Flash Diffuser
- 1Realize when you need to use a diffuser. For point-and-click photographers, it is helpful to understand there are times in photography when a diffuser for your flash can make all the difference between a good photo and a poor one. Diffusers help to create more natural and softer lighting. In particular, a diffuser can help:
- Taking a photo with white components. Without a diffuser, you are liable to get blown out white.
- If strong shadows are falling on your subject or object, a diffuser will help to minimize or remove the shadows.
- If the lighting in the images looks unnatural and harsh, a diffuser is required.
Preparing a Makeshift Emergency Diffuser
- 1Find something that you can wrap around your flash. Repurpose whatever you have available––you could use a scrunchie, rubber band, piece of Velcro, or duct tape.
- Check for fit.
- Check for fit.
- 2Use something thin and white. For example, a plastic grocery bag (a white one) will do the job well.
- Other possibilities include:
- White sandwich wrap or wax paper––just be sure to rub off the sandwich crumbs first!
- Thin piece of white paper you might have in your bag
- Thin white handkerchief or perhaps a tissue
- White sandwich wrap or wax paper––just be sure to rub off the sandwich crumbs first!
- Other possibilities include:
- 3Attach the emergency diffuser object to your flash. This quick fix will work for both an onboard flash and an off-camera flash.
- 4Try again. Retake the photograph and see the amazing difference adding a diffuser makes.
Things You’ll Need
- Some type of band
- White grocery store bag, tissue paper, or something similar.
- Taking a photo with white components. Without a diffuser, you are liable to get blown out white.
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