Tips for using new 360 flash with baby ( 8 months)

Hi,

Having nabbed an Amazon bargin 360 flash first test will be some shots of 8 month old nephew weekend after next.

Clearly I can't tell him to look to a certain side / point re the flash direction so will need a spread of light - from the manual I can use flash on camera + the 360 wirelessly from 'the other side'but there is a danger of double shadows yes?

Also I have a static light as used for video filming that could be used as 'infill'.

I know that to diffuse light some use photo umbrellas, I have seen people both bounce the flash off the inside of a reflective brolly or put the flash behind an opague one to diffuse it.

If anyone can point me to a good tutorial or provide any tips from own experience that would be really helpful.


Thanks,

I find one of these really good

link

Reduces shadow and softens the light

Stofen Omnibounce works well but if you are indoors bounce the flash of the ceiling with the catchlight panel extended.

Thanks guys. I had picked up on Stofen and the catchlight panel from Matt Matics excellent piece and have been investigating so it's good to know others back that up and that I don't need to rush out and buy the Omni straight away.

I will try with the catchlight this time and then maybe get the Omni for shots at Xmas.

I've found that a piece of white plastic (ice cream tub lid) held on the flash gun with a rubber band works well in emergencies.

It is - and looks crude, but it works quite well

regards
Bernard

If you're after a quick diffuser, Cigarette papers also work very well, you don't even need the rubber band & they're smaller in you camera bag.
Unused tissues/toilet paper will also work but aren't so convenient.