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So you are taking your first dive into flash photography?

Implementing artificial light into your photography will undoubtedly lead to some really pleasing imagery.  I won't lie; this can be a long path that can be confusing at times so let's start simple.  The natural place to start is with a flash unit on your camera.  These units can often be referred to as speedlights. A s peedlight is usually defined as a battery-powered flash unit that can be mounted onto your camera's shoe. Ideally, beginning photographers will want to choose a speed light that meets your needs, fits in your budget and leaves you room to grow when you are ready for the next step - which will likely be off-camera flash photography.    For on-camera flash photography, I invested in the Godox ecosystem and it's what I recommend.  While it is not the only option on the market - I chose it for several reasons.  1.)  Lots of options - There is a huge selection.  Godox has everything from small, portable on-camera flash units up t...