Shape your speedlight with ExpoImaging tools

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When it comes to lighting for a location shoot, especially a portrait session, your first thought might be that a speedlight isn’t quite the right tool for the job. While speedlights tend to be affordable and more portable than large lighting fixtures, the light they produce can be harsh and unflattering, not to mention hard to control. When it comes to shooting portraits, where the aim is getting the subject to look as good as possible, this can be a deal-breaker.

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