26: Taking the Fear Out of Off Camera Flash with Kim Hildebrand

In this conversation, Alison Hatch interviews Kim Hildebrand, an analog film photographer, about lighting techniques for film photography. Kim shares her tips and tricks for using flash to create beautiful and consistent lighting in indoor spaces.

Takeaways

Using flash in film photography can help overcome the challenges of shooting in dark indoor spaces.

Off-camera flash and bouncing the light off reflective surfaces can create a soft and natural look.

A handheld light meter is essential for metering the flash and achieving proper exposure.

Checking the light with a digital camera before shooting on film can help ensure the desired results.

Kim Hildebrand offers resources and freebies on her website for those interested in learning more about flash photography.

Keywords

film photography, lighting, flash, off-camera flash, bouncing light, indoor photography

Sound Bites

"Flash and off-camera is the way to go."

"The reason I love off-camera flash is that it allows me to move around and get different angles without having to remeter."

"Using flash with film photography is doable and can be a game changer for indoor sessions."

Where you can find Kim:

https://www.kimhildebrand.com/filmhttps://www.kimhildebrand.com/flashhttps://www.kimhildebrand.com/tag/one-light-many-looks

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimhildebrandphoto

Where you can find Alison:

https://www.alisonhatchphoto.com

https://www.instagram.com/alisonhatchphoto/

https://www.instagram.com/alisonphatch/