Originally Posted by
EGKID
Doing more harm as in using flash when it's not needed or as in adding frustration to something your still unfamiliar with?
I kind of get what your saying and then kind of don't, if that makes any sense. Could you please elaborate?
Thats my fault for not explaining myself. But yes, jumping into something your unfamiliar with. Which, i guess we all did at one point.
Well, lighting a subject is getting into a totally new avenue of photography. I'm not saying NOT to do it, because getting into external lighting can open up many doors and improve your photography dramatically. Just be sure to READ, READ, READ. Oh, and READ.
Using an off camera flash can:
* eliminate distracting shadows around the subject
* provide depth to subject
* more powerful than on camera flashes resulting in greater illumination and a wider beam of light
* may be moved for better effects
* will provide a softer, nicer light in your images.
But like you said, you could also end up getting frustrated. By overexposing images...etc. Look at
Strobist.com - Learn to Light Search the blog on any questions you may have. And im sure you will find the answers on this site.