Flash Diffusers Don't Work (at least not how you think they do)! | Ask David Bergman

Today's question from Ronald J. is, “I’ve heard other photographers say that if you use one of those small, plastic diffusers on your flash, it will soften the light. I’ve tried it and haven’t noticed a difference. Am I using it wrong?" SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ ✘ PRODUCTS USED: Stofen Omni-Bounce https://adorama.rfvk.net/GP9bE Flashpoint Flash Diffuser https://www.adorama.com/fafd50.html?kbid=66043 Photek SoftLighter II 60" White Umbrella https://www.adorama.com/pt6000fgs.html?kbid=66043 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Body https://www.adorama.com/ica5dm4.html?kbid=66043 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro https://www.adorama.com/ca10028isu.html?kbid=66043 Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT Shoe Mount Flash https://www.adorama.com/ca600ex2.html?kbid=66043 Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT http://www.adorama.com/CASTE3.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter https://www.adorama.com/bg2905.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto 1052BAC 93" Air Cushioned Aluminum Compact Stand http://www.adorama.com/bg1052bac.html?kbid=66043 ✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car.html?kbid=66043 Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R https://www.adorama.com/carcrma.html?kbid=66043 Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens https://www.adorama.com/ca2470.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52.html?kbid=66043 CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light https://www.adorama.com/clilmax500sl.html?kbid=66043 Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48") https://www.adorama.com/glsbez48octa.html?kbid=66043 Zoom H4n Pro Audio Recorder, Black https://www.adorama.com/zh4nproab.html?kbid=66043 #flashdiffuser #flashphotography #adorama __________________________________ 00:00 Intro 00:55 Defining soft light vs hard light 02:24 How to create soft light 03:53 What does a plastic flash diffuser do? 04:25 Does a small plastic flash diffuser soften the light? 07:42 Why do photographers say the diffuser softens the light when it actually doesn't? 09:33 Should you use a small plastic diffuser on your flash? __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Podcast https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-podcast# ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ __________________________________ Go to http://www.AskDavidBergman.com to submit your own photo question, see David's gear list, and view the episode archive. Get more information about David's #shootfromthepit online workshop at http://www.ShootFromThePit.com One-on-One consultations with David: https://www.askdavidbergman.com/1on1/ Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbergman/ __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!