How can I use external flash for fill light?
I have been taking photos with friends lately and was wondering if anyone had any advice about using a flash outside (to avoid harsh shadows on face, etc)? Should I use the external flash or should I invest in reflectors for natural light or something else? Please give me some tips. DIY suggestions also appreciated.Thanks Also, what is the best photography form? that might help...
I am a beginner, so please don't rag on me. 
Thanks everyone.. Just to clarify, I do have an external flash. Will my flash work with an umbrella outside?
Today I shot an outside photo assignment for a large company. The sun was beating down on us, and the subjects were going into and out of shade constantly. Answer... fill flash.
For daytime, set your ISO to a low setting of 100-200 if you are in direct sun, and ISO 400 for shade. Now set your camera to manual mode at the fastest shutter speed possible, whatever aperture is correct for the ambient light, and your flash to auto or ttl mode. Then adjust your flash to -1. You are ready to go.
If your flash is still to bright and unnatural, go to -1.5 or even -2.
That's what I did.
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