Re: Do cameras Really need flash?

[P3D Dr. George A. Themelis <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Interesting question and interesting unswer. Thank you Rev. Robert!

>IMHO, the only reason to use a flash is when there is _no other way_ to 
>get the shot.  There are many serious photogs who use flash, and quite
>effectively.  I do not.  There are multiple ways to take any given
>photograph, but too often amateur photographers do not know all the 
>options.  I suggest experimenting with existing-light photography and 
>reading up on it.  You may never use flash again.

I agree that existing-light photography is exciting and rewarding and
needs to be tried more often.  However, and for the purpose of balance
of opinions, let me add that the statement above is a bit in the extreme.
Flash stereo photography can be also good and not just for snapshots.

I have shot two weddings relying on flash.  Results were excellent.
The "Portrait of the Bride", which I shot in the first wedding while
the bride was resting on a church seat, is one of my best people
stereos and so is the picture of my daughter shot 3 years ago with
a puppie in her lap in a farm.  Those who see those pictures
realize the value of 3d for people photography.  In addition to 
balancing off-color light, most children, especially babies, would
not stay still for one second.  The short burst of the flash freezes
even the most hyperkinetic child.  Makes your stereos absolutely sharp.
I use it often and I like it.

>Cliff wrote...

Who's Cliff? ;)  You don't check your email often, do you? ;) ;) ;)

George


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