The convenient on-camera flash unit can be a real life saver at times, giving you the opportunity to capture shots in low light situations that may not be otherwise possible, but because it is positioned so close to the lens there are problems as well. The on-camera flash tends to produce relatively flat lighting with harsh highlights and, if your subject is positioned too near a wall, hard shadows. By comparison, when I was shooting weddings and portraits I often used two off camera flash units, one positioned above the camera, the second angled off to the side. This set up helped to minimize shadows and to provide a more even tonal range on my subjects. The Petersen Photographic website offers a nice article on ways in which to make the most of an on-camera flash, including a couple of low cost home made accessories.
Photographic: Pop-Up Flash
If you have ever struggled with producing good results using a flash, the article is worth a look.
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