Place two off-camera flashes on stands in opposite corners of the ballroom, pointing toward the center of the dance floor. Set them to a low power setting. This ensures that no matter which way you turn, your subjects will receive either a flattering key light or a beautiful rim light, preserving the ambient energy of the room without blowing out the background.
Instead of blasting a flash directly forward, bounce the flash off white ceilings or walls behind you to create a massive, soft directional light source that mimics natural room glow. Place two off-camera flashes on stands in opposite
If there is a "bible" of wedding lighting, this is it. Jerry Ghionis is widely considered one of the best wedding photographers in the world, not just for his romantic posing, but for his almost supernatural ability to find and manipulate light. This book is his masterclass in demystifying that process. Instead of blasting a flash directly forward, bounce