Step4
As you photograph, check out the pictures on your camera's digital screen. Play with flash and shutter settings to adjust the brightness and blur of the picture. Many external flashes have an increase/decrease flash control,sometimes denoted by a + and -.
Step5
Turning up the camera's ISO (digital film speed) will produce brighter shots with less of a flash, but each increase in ISO will produce a more "grainy" shot. On many cameras, the default ISO is 200. Increase ISO paringly, but if you are too far away or don't have a flash, crank up the ISO.
Step6
Using a "fast" lens (a lens with a high aperture) will allow more light to come into the camera and make brighter pictures while using less flash. Another effect of using a higher aperture is a shallow depth of field, which can produce a nice effect, but makes it so if you are slightly off focus of the subject, it will appear out of focus. Lenses with a high aperture are useful, but can be pricey.
