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John Ricard explains how to use a Ringflash

I found this useful video on youtube where New York photographer John Ricard, along with Artistic Curves model, Sasha, explains how to use a Ringflash. It’s well worth a look. [youtube]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wNND7a80EEU[/youtube]

Using a RingFlash

Here’s a video tutorial from photolearn.co.uk Not brilliant quality but there’s some useful info and some examples showing how to photograph models with a ringflash. [youtube]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yhNBDO_xe0w[/youtube]

What is a ringflash?

A ringflash, also sometimes called a macro flash, is a flash gun with a tube that’s doughnut or circular (ring) shaped. It is usually larger than the diameter of the camera’s lens and is positioned in front of the lens so you shoot through the centre of the circular tube. The benefit in doing this […]