High Speed Sync Photography

Photographing outside, but the background is less than desirable? Use high speed sync to blur your background and make your portraits pop.

Why high-speed sync?

• Specialized photography technique
• Allows you to shoot at f/2.8 and still use fill flash
• This will blur the background and your subjects are still properly lighted
• We are not using this technique just for the look
• We are using it as a tool to help us increase participation and sales
  • It allows you to be mobile so you can move from location to location

Equipment

• Nikon D7500
• 50mm lens for groups or  if same photographer is doing both individuals and groups/teams
• 85mm lens if photographer is only doing individuals
• Nikon SB5000 speedlight
• PhotoMatch

Camera Settings (Nikon D7500)

• Fstop is determined by your outdoor lighting conditions
• Shutter Speed is determined by your outdoor lighting conditions
  • 1/3200 if full or side sun
  • 1/1600 if overcast, light clouds
  • 1/800 if in shade or dark overcast, dense clouds
• You must set your camera for HSS (High Speed Sync)
  

Flash Settings (Nikon SB5000)

• Effective range 8' to 10' feet at full power
• TTL BL

Recommended Studio Flashes capable of High Speed Sync

• Godox AD200
• Godox AD400
• Godox AD600