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Flash tips Jal
I think every one needs more help taking flash shots. My tip is angle the flash upwards (if U can), if your taking a closeup hold a paper infront of the flash so its not that intense.

Post some more flash tips!
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>> Anonymous
i like to use some wax paper and position it into the flash window. or, like OP said use some white paper to 'bounce' the intensity off so the photos are softer.
>> Anonymous
Most important advice is to learn more

Lighting is everything in pictures, so learn how the flash will make or break your picture, Also the farther away the flash is from your line of sight, generally the better, Hence bouncing if its on camera etc.

With digital camera's they can compensate for the color of indoor lights, but the flash is daylight balanced, So when using the flash all your indoor lights are going to look yellow (with flash white balance (most camera's auto pick that)

So understanding how much light your background may contribute is the big trick, If your flash is going to be 90% it may produce a completely different picture than if you only want about a 50% fill (Fill flash = trickiest part of photography)