Shooting in church with flash

[snapsnap]

Hi Could i ask when poeple shot in church and are allowed to use flash do you use bounce card or any other type of flash bounce to min the shadows

If so what is the best type to go for. I have a sony 58am flash.

Any tips would i would be greatful off

Many Thanks

 

[swanseamale47]

It depends a bit on whether theres a ceiling to bounce off or not, a wall will often give a more realistic bounced light.

 

[Raymond Lin]

Never been in a church that allow flash photography.

 

[mani]

is that out of courtesy or something they request?

the only church i went taking pics in was the memorial one just next to the royal brigade in london and no one complained - mind you no one was in the church.

 

[swanseamale47]

Some do some don't, it's down to the vicar/priest to make the rules.

 

[Russ77]

I shot at a wedding last year and the vicar asked if I could not use a flash during the ceremony but after that I was OK to use it for the signing of the register etc.

Went to a christening the a few weekends ago and there was a blanket ban on photography during the service but free for all (flashes included after).

Might be worth contacting the church before hand to find out.

 

[snapsnap]

Thanks it does allow flash after the service. So i was thinking of doing a few shots but cellings are way to high. I want to bounce flash and was thinking of bounce card or them light bulb looking things. What best?

Thanks

 

[Russ77]

Get some kind of diffuser http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&...=aps&hvadid=9561722868&ref=pd_sl_8y99nu3q4q_b to help soften it a little more than a bounce card

 

[khitomer]

I find if its a Catholic church you'll probably be allowed within reason, Church of England, depends upon the vicar, other religions the same. Chat to vicar/priest in advance and explain what you'ld like to do.