To get a good sunset portraits, we need to utilize flash either it is pop up flash or external flash. This is crucial to get the object well lit. But to use the flash properly, we’ll need to make sure that the flash is not overpowering.
When using pop up flash, try to set down flash compensation and gradually increase it. When using external flash, you can swivel the flash at an angle for example 45 degree and use the bounce card to reflect and direct some light forward. Flash diffuser such as Stofen Omnibounce, Gary Fong Lightsphere or Demb Diffuser might help to soften the light as well.
Light in sunset is usually reddish or orangish, but flash light is daylight which is white. To effectively blend your object with the background, light orange/orange color gel or color filter put on the flash will blend the object better with the environment.
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