Start with 1 Flash! - Off-Camera Flash Photography Tip

I see a lot of people who into off-camera flash photography, and the first thing they do is buy multiple flashes. While this may not necessarily be a problem for you, especially since off-camera flash photography equipment is very cheap nowadays, I still recommend only buying 1 flash when you're starting off. There are two reasons why I recommend starting off with 1 flash.

Not Everyone Likes Off-Camera Flash

The idea of off-camera flash can be appealing to many, but not everyone enjoys it once they have tried it. Buying only 1 flash means that there is less gear to sell if you decide that off-camera flash photography is just not for you.

You Are Forced to Learn the Basics

I see a lot of people that get into off-camera flash assuming that you can copy what someone else does and get the exact same results. Buying one flash forces you to learn how off-camera flash photography works. The number of different shots that you can pull off with one flash is countless. By using only one flash, your creativity gets pushed to its boundaries, and you well know exactly when something can't be done with one flash. At that point, you can add your second, third and fourth flashes.

Some people might get there second flash sooner than others, but I highly recommend committing to 1 single flash when you're first starting off.