Macro lighting: The SECRET to better flash photography (Tutorial with settings, tips and more)

In this week's macro photography tutorial I show my top tips and tricks for using flash off camera and how it creates a totally different look to your images. I show how I take my flash off camera, including using shoe cords and wireless triggers, as well as the settings I use both on the camera and on the flash. Finally, I explain how the power of your flash will be affected by the distance to your subject or when using modifiers like softboxes, bounce cards or MagMog modifiers. This video is an overview of getting up to speed with off-camera flash, but there are a lot of other details that play a part in it. I encourage you to give it a try and experiment as there's no right or wrong way to use flash -- it's simply down to personal preference in the look you want to achieve and for me, this is what I enjoy. Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/batteryhq My gear includes (affiliate links): Canon EOS R5: https://amzn.to/3Yn4inM Canon RF 100mm 2.8 macro: https://amzn.to/3YsATZt Canon 35mm macro: https://amzn.to/3Qz4wGR Godox AD200 Pro flash: https://amzn.to/3DLArvP Godox AD100 Pro flash: https://amzn.to/3OK0utA Collapsible softbox for flash: https://amzn.to/3DKFT29 Godox X-Pro C trigger: https://amzn.to/3OMvnOn Zhiyun Fiveray M40 LED: https://amzn.to/3DRjwbb Gitzo Carbon Fiber tripod: https://amzn.to/3Yn7fou OWC CF Express card: https://amzn.to/44Xix5s Peak Design Slide camera strap: https://amzn.to/3OKvslt MagMod MagSphere starter kit: https://amzn.to/3DMgcyo Nya-Evo Fjord 36 backpack: https://www.nya-evo.com/products/fjord-36-with-rci-unit Off-camera flash shoe cord: https://amzn.to/3PwKU43 Wireless flash triggers for any flash: https://amzn.to/3PwLvCP Want more easy macro photography tutorials? My essential macro tips: https://youtu.be/EFt6B1sApIM Take creative macro at home: https://youtu.be/fUO26ABVkGI Easy, creative macro tricks: https://youtu.be/YiWigJ3oxw0 #photography #tutorial #macro