If you've bought a DSLR (digital SLR) hoping to take almost professional-looking pictures indoors, you're halfway there. Just remember NOT to use the built-in flash that comes with your DSLR. You might have also heard that a speedlight (external flash unit) will improve your pictures dramatically. Again, you're halfway there. The other half of the story is how you use these tools. They are not miracle machines, because you need to be able to use them correctly to get professional-looking results.Indoor flash techniques (Swivel)To start with, use a speedlight with a tilt and swivel function. Not those that are fixed at a certain angle. This is why your built-in flash will not do.Let's set the speedlight to TTL mode. TTL stands for "through the lens". In this mode, your speedlight measures the amount of light coming in through your lens, and releases the appropriate amount of flash power when you press the shutter button.Mount your speedlight on your DSLR, which is aimed directly at your subject. If your speedlight is pointing directly at your subject, let's call this the 12 o'clock position. This is possibly the most unflattering position to use your speedlight. It creates harsh shadows if there's a
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