Cigarette Packet Flash Diffuser

Step 5: Results

Here is a before and after shot to demonstrate the difference. These shots were taken in a fairly dark place with relatively high ceilings.

I no way will this replace a $400 external flash unit, but it is improvment on what you already have using something that you can probably find on the floor the next time your at a pub.

more examples can be found at my flickr site.

Created by Dan and Andy
http://thekevinbaconexperiment.blogspot.com/

Comments

[maniacse]

Nice idea, thanks for this!

[ccardiaco]

Funnily interesting. I like it. Can I use 'cigar box' instead.

[tylercard]

Very Creative.

[sug552]

Very Good.

[guitarman63mm]

You should have added a shot without using the flash at all.  I have a sneaking suspicion that you have incandescent lights, and that the second photo didn't really get much light, and it's just the available lighting.  I can't be sure, of course, without asking, but that's my assumption.

[rllphoto]

hahahaha! nice! great idea! and it´s work

[Reutan]

Very nice.

And to the last picture: "Gentlemen?"

[el.moro]

this is a great idea! my only comment is to try different cigarette packs--a gold foil creates a really warm effect, but sometimes is a bit too orange. Silver seems to work better for me. Just a comment. Thanks again!

[theresanovak]

Cool idea. Thanks!

[kavikahi]

Now to change the temperature to clean up the white, I think most people would prefer the first photo but agree to use a diffuser for soft fill in outdoor situations. Any way its a tip some can use and by no means must they limit themselves to a cigarette pack.

[yourmominavolvo]

Smoking is bad, Mmkay?

[Morfo]

Hi, nice and easy job.

[monkeywithagun]

I need a haircut.. and a lighter