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Using A Balloon Lets You Take Better Pop-Up Flash Photos, And The Difference Is Amazing
Using A Balloon Lets You Take Better Pop-Up Flash Photos, And The Difference Is Amazing
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Using A Balloon Lets You Take Better Pop-Up Flash Photos, And The Difference Is Amazing

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When external flash units cost up to $900 it’s no wonder why people come up with incredible DIY solutions. Russian photographer duo “Koldunov Brothers” have just demonstrated how a simple balloon can greatly improve your photos.

The trick is to hold the balloon against a built-in flash light. It acts as a diffuser and smoothens out any harsh beams. You can even use different color balloons to experiment with different tones of light. The best part? The cost of this awesome hack is practically $0. This Russian duo is constantly uploading useful photography-orientated content, so check out their channel if you’re looking for more tips.

More info: YouTube | Instagram (h/t: petapixel)

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    Author, Senior Writer

    Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

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    Veronique Anketier
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a great idea. I'm almost tempted to carry a white balloon next time I've got to renew my passport!

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    Arty
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice idea :) I have try to hide some of the excess of light coming from my built-in flash...but I also realised the heat it emits when flashing. Will the balloon not "burn" or explode?

    Clare Holland
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a diva light but I'm incredibly curious about this trick!

    Doug Stringham
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clients find this to be very professional. ;-)

    J.C. Sell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Going to try it out over the holidays!

    Heather Cox
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it have to be a white balloon

    Michał Namysł
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, unless you need the flash to be in different colour. Light overtakes colours from objects that it's bouncing from.. (sorry for not the greatest grammar).

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    Rachel Mary M.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fantastic! Looking forward to using this :) Thank you!

    Brigitta Zsiros
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need to find the nearest place where I can buy balloons

    Trav May
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A styrofoam cup or hot dog take-out container works better.

    Dessie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This changes everything...

    Veronique Anketier
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a great idea. I'm almost tempted to carry a white balloon next time I've got to renew my passport!

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    Arty
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice idea :) I have try to hide some of the excess of light coming from my built-in flash...but I also realised the heat it emits when flashing. Will the balloon not "burn" or explode?

    Clare Holland
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a diva light but I'm incredibly curious about this trick!

    Doug Stringham
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clients find this to be very professional. ;-)

    J.C. Sell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Going to try it out over the holidays!

    Heather Cox
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it have to be a white balloon

    Michał Namysł
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, unless you need the flash to be in different colour. Light overtakes colours from objects that it's bouncing from.. (sorry for not the greatest grammar).

    Load More Replies...
    Rachel Mary M.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fantastic! Looking forward to using this :) Thank you!

    Brigitta Zsiros
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need to find the nearest place where I can buy balloons

    Trav May
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A styrofoam cup or hot dog take-out container works better.

    Dessie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This changes everything...

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