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In this video I cover everything you need to know about flash photography in 2026, from what flash to buy, to settings, techniques, and editing.

Topics covered:
⚡ What flash to buy in 2026 (Godox IT30, IT32, V1, SB-910 and more)
⚡ Why IR assist beams matter for DSLR shooters
⚡ General camera and flash settings
⚡ TTL vs Manual flash explained
⚡ Front and rear curtain sync
⚡ The point and shoot flash technique: how to eliminate harsh shadows
⚡ Daytime fill flash
⚡ Fisheye flash photography
⚡ Flash accessories (Tiffen Glimmerglass, diffusers, Magmod)
⚡ Bounce flash
⚡ How to edit flash photos in Lightroom

Links to everything:

Buy the IT32 here:
Nikon: https://geni.us/it32n
Lumix/Olympus: https://geni.us/it32o
Fuji: https://geni.us/it32fuj
Sony: https://geni.us/it32s
Canon: https://geni.us/it32

Buy the IT30 here:
Nikon: https://geni.us/it30n
Lumix/Olympus: https://geni.us/it30o
Fuji: https://geni.us/it30f
Sony: https://geni.us/it30s
Canon: https://geni.us/it30c

Godox V1: https://geni.us/godoxv1flas
Innorell Flash Bracket: https://geni.us/flashbracket
Godox X3: https://geni.us/godoxx3
Tiffen Glimmerglass 1: https://geni.us/tiffenglimmerglass1
Imuto AA Lithium Batteries: https://geni.us/imutoaabatts

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro
02:39 What flash to buy!
07:10 What settings to use
09:05 TTL VS MANUAL?
11:41 Maximizing Lumix flash performance
12:42 Front/Rear curtain sync?
14:27 How to get perfect Point and Shoot flash!
16:30 Daytime flash tips
17:08 Fisheye flash photography tips
19:08 What flash accessories are actually worth it?
20:50 Bounce flash?
22:08 Editing flash photos in Lightroom!


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