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Five Great Flash Techniques To Improve Your Photography Light So, you moved your light off camera (very good) and looking for some new ways to explore more lighting options. Some of the most interesting light can come from doing the unexpected with your flash. Here are five great techniques to boost your off camera lighting. After exploring those five you’ll have a great toolbox for shooting pictures with off camera flash. By jwlphotography
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