Strobes and speedlights are similar in that they both emit short bursts of light, and both need low shutter speeds. A speedlight, also known as a hot-shoe flash or flashgun, can be used as an on-camera flash or off-camera lighting.

LED lights, halogen lights, and xenon flash lamps are all used for strobe lighting. Depending on the kit you buy, they can range from 100 to 1,000 watts. When purchasing a strobe kit, you may want to look for one with adjustable output. This will allow you to turn the light intensity down when doing close-ups and use more power when your subject is farther away.

One of the many benefits of strobe lighting is that it’s powerful enough to overpower the sun, yielding some unique effects. Using a strobe outdoors will highlight your subject against the background and give you a powerful and vibrant shot.

For instance, you may want a more dramatic outdoor shot with a well-lit subject, vibrant colors, and dark background, or you may do a lot of portrait or studio photography.

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If you’ve never used strobes before, you’ll be happy to know they’re beginner friendly. All that’s needed are a few setting adjustments, and you’re good to go.

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We hope you’re encouraged to add strobes to your next shoot if you haven’t tried them already. They’re fast, powerful, and are sure to enhance your photos.

Once you’re comfortable working with a strobe, you can unleash your creativity and start taking stroboscopic portraits. This unique photography style uses strobe lighting combined with long exposure to create stop-motion pictures. All you need is a strobe that allows you to adjust the number of flashes and the frequency. Set off the strobe a number of times during a single long exposure while your subject moves. Experiment for some fun and interesting effects!

Strobe lighting can help take your photos to the next level by giving you perfectly lit photos every time. There are so many ways to use them, from portraits to underwater photography. Of course, natural light will always be king, but sometimes natural light needs a little help.

Strobes are strictly for off-camera use and are more powerful than speedlights. They also have a faster recycle rate. You may need a few seconds in between shots for a speedlight to recycle, while a strobe will recycle and be ready to go again almost instantly.

When natural light won’t work or isn’t enough, strobe lighting can be your saving grace. Here’s your official guide to strobe photography.