Best Flash for On-Camera Portraits

Harsh shadows and that “deer-in-the-headlights” look are the hallmarks of poor portrait lighting, often caused by the weak, directional pop-up flashes built into cameras. Getting professional results on the move requires an external flash that offers power, tilt-and-swivel flexibility, and fast recycle times. After field-testing 14 different speedlights during wedding receptions and street portrait sessions,…

Best External Flash for Indoor Wedding Photography

Walking into a dimly lit reception hall with 20-foot ceilings and mahogany walls is enough to make any wedding photographer break a sweat. Without the right light, your high-ISO shots will look muddy, and you’ll inevitably miss the kiss because your flash was still struggling to recycle. I spent thirty hours testing twelve different speedlights…