Use the on-camera flash in three ways to take portraits:

  1. In diffused light, use it at a low power directly at the subject.
  2. In diffused light, use it straight up with the catch light flap up to create a catch light.
  3. In diffused light, bounce it off a reflector to add soft but directional light to the face.

Remember to:

  1. Consider the background!
  2. Use shallow depth of field to separate the subject from the background
  3. Select a flattering focal length – about 65 mm for our class cameras, 85 mm for full-frame cameras
  4. Focus on the eyes

Put your best 20 in an album on Flickr and send the best two to the class group.