Why Does My Flash Look Too Harsh? | Samuel Bouret

Struggling with harsh flash photography? It’s not your flash, it’s how you use light. In this video, photographer Samuel Bouret breaks down why your images look too harsh and how to fix it using simple lighting techniques. Learn how light size, modifiers like beauty dishes and umbrellas, and light angle completely change your results. Whether you want soft, flattering portraits or dramatic shadows, this guide will help you take control of your lighting and improve your photos instantly. SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login 🔷 Save 5% Every Day† or Special Financing* On purchases of $199+ with the Adorama Edge Credit Card. Learn More: https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-credit. __________________________________ ✘ GEAR USED: Sony Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Camera https://www.adorama.com/isoa7sm3.html?sterm=2kyTwLzjRxycRtU0XiT%3AZTcrUkp2%3AZx5UwZYz80&utm_source=rflaid916740&utm_medium=affiliate Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera https://www.adorama.com/car5.html?sterm=2GDXa3QMFxyKR%3Ae2Vvz0OTZdUkpznSV9UwZYz80&utm_source=rflaid916740&utm_medium=affiliate LENSES Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E https://www.adorama.com/tm2875vsoe.html?sterm=2kyTwLzjRxycRtU0XiT%3AZTcrUkp2%3AZyNUwZYz80&utm_source=rflaid916740&utm_medium=affiliate Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens https://www.adorama.com/canon-rf-50-mm-f-1-2l-usm-lens/p/car5012?sterm=2kyTwLzjRxycRtU0XiT%3AZTcrUkuz6HWpUwZYz80&afsrc=1&utm_source=rflaid916740&utm_medium=affiliate Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens https://www.adorama.com/canon-rf-70-200-mm-f-2-8-l-is-usm-lens/p/car7020028?sterm=2kyTwLzjRxycRtU0XiT%3AZTcrUkuz6HQlUwZYz80&afsrc=1&utm_source=rflaid916740&utm_medium=affiliate Gimbal DJI RS 4 Gimbal Stabilizer https://www.adorama.com/djirs4g.html?sterm=2kyTwLzjRxycRtU0XiT%3AZTcrUkp2%3AZRBUwZYz80&utm_source=rflaid916740&utm_medium=affiliate Strobe Flashpoint XPLOR 800 PRO TTL R2 800ws 2.4GHz Battery-Powered All-In-One Outdoor Flash, Godox AD800 Pro https://www.adorama.com/flashpoint-xplor-800-pro-ttl-r2-battery-monolight-godox-ad800/p/fplfx800ptb Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Pro II R2 TTL Pocket Flash , Godox AD200Pro II https://www.adorama.com/fplfev200pii.html Glow EZ Lock Collapsible White Beauty Dish (25") https://www.adorama.com/glow-ez-lock-collapsible-beauty-dish-25-inch-white-bowens-mount/p/glbdez25w Glow Easy Lock X-Large Deep Silver Fiberglass Umbrella (65") https://www.adorama.com/glow-easy-lock-xl-deep-silver-fiberglass-umbrella-65-inch/p/gluel65bs Flashpoint R2 Nano Pro Touchscreen TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Nikon, Godox X3Pro N https://www.adorama.com/flashpoint-r2-nano-pro-touchscreen-ttl-wireless-flash-trigger-nikon-transmitter/p/fprrr2nanopn AUDIO Hollyland LARK MAX 2 Ultimate Combo 2-Person Wireless Lavalier Microphone System, Space Gray, Bundle with 20W 2-Port USB-C/USB-A Wall Charger, White https://www.adorama.com/hllarkmax2uk.html #flashpoint #flashphotography #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ X https://x.com/adorama ➥ Discord https://www.adorama.com/discord ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________ Say Hello to the Team! Photographer/Cinematographer: https://www.instagram.com/samuelbouret/ Model: https://www.instagram.com/cryssclase/ Bts Camera op: https://www.instagram.com/gabriel_pichizaca/ Project Manager: https://www.instagram.com/carmenmbouret/ Studio: https://www.instagram.com/strixstudiosnj/ __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!