Why You Might Want An External Flash Unit (Even As A Hobbyist)

Author: Audrey Murray
Published: Tue 24 Oct 2023
Episode Link: https://livesnaplove.com/blog/when-use-external-flash

Have you wondered about whether you should get an external flash unit, particularly if you are a hobbyist who doesn’t shoot weddings - because you’re just not sure when or where, or even why, you would use it?

If so, you’re going to enjoy this week’s episode, because I’m diving into why you might find that an external flash unit a good idea, the situations where you might want to use an external flash unit, and some suggestions on what to look for if you do decide to buy a flash unit, and more!

In today’s episode I’ll cover:

Why you want to avoid using your camera’s pop up flash
The difference between a pop up flash and an external flash unit like a speedlight
How you can use a speedlight in low light
Why a speedlight can even be useful on sunny days!
The subtle difference you can add to portraits by combining a speedlight with natural light
The times when I personally have used a speedlight, despite never using it for paid work.
Finally, what to look for when buying a speedlight. (And you’ll find some suggestions at the bottom of this post!)