Reddit reviews Rogue FlashBenders ROGUERELG Large Positionable Reflector
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Positionable design for unparalleled light controlIntegrated belt fits almost all shoe mount flashesWon't change flash's color temperatureReflective surfaces can be easily cleaned with a damp clothLightweight and packs flat for portabilityAdjustable to fit all popular brands of accessory flash. For on-camera or off-camera flash
My vote: buy a flash. You'll have to go used, but you can find a good flash for under $100 if you're patient and look in the right place. As far as specific flash units go, I can't speak for what Canon flashes go for used. As an example with Nikon however, you can buy quality Nikon flashes used for between $85 and $180 on Craig's List or eBay. The SB-26/SB-28 will be at the lower end, whereas a more modern SB-600 will be towards the higher end. Don't worry if it's not completely modern - so long as it has decent power and you can easily use it in manual mode, you're all set.
A single on/off-camera flash can do wonders for portraits, and are extremely useful for parties, events and similar "live" situations where you don't always have good lighting. Here are just a few examples of what you can do with 1-2 normal flashes:
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Pretty much everything above was shot with normal, Nikon flash units, with a few exceptions. Most of these shots take minimal effort, and are easy to replicate, once you know how. Flash will open up a whole new world of photography to you, once you understand it. Here are some of my previous posts on flash photography to get you started:
You should also check out David Hobby's Strobist Blog to learn more. This man has been hacking flashes and accessories for decades, and there's much to be learned about flash photography on the cheap. Also be sure to read through his Lighting 101 set of tutorials.
If you have a little more money later, consider buying yourself a Flashbender to go with it - they can be found new on Amazon.com for between $30 and $40, depending on the specific model you buy. Bigger is better for diffusion, but the smaller ones are definitely easier to deal with in a crowded situation. FWIW, I've got both of the Flashbenders linked above. However, you can make a simple bounce card with a 3x5" or 5x7" index card and a rubber band to experiment with. Don't knowck it - it costs mere pennies, and pro photographers have been doing it for decades.
At first I wasn't digging the flash, but it's growing on me. I do feel like you could drop the highlights just a hair. His forehead is glowing a little too much for my taste.
Side rant, as a bass player that uses ampeg equipment, setting an ampeg head on a hartke cabinet is pretty much the worst thing ever.
Also, have you ever tried one of these:
Rogue FlashBenders ROGUERELG Large Positionable Reflector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UOIMAS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ZKORub1DGZ221
You might want to try a Rogue Flashbender. That can help you either bounce and diffuse the flash in a particular direction. I have the biggest one, and it's another tool I use when I'm in a space with high ceilings. If the flash washes your son's skin tones out, you might want to try putting a tungsten gel on your flash. That might help give him a little color, or at least warm him up a bit.