The Most Simplified OCF Out There

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The Most Simplified OCF Out There

After several years of using a reflector outdoors, I began searching for more inspiration. Just like every other photographer just starting out, I knew the time had come for my business to tackle off-camera flash. The public is exposed to so many impressive things, which means we must keep pushing the envelope.

Six years ago, I heard someone explain how to use off-camera flash, and I felt like it was way above my head. After several days of listening to people explaining how to use it, I was more confused than when I started. That is when I went out with my light and really thought through the theory of how to make it perform the way I wanted. The first order of business was learning how to overpower the sun.

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