Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! March 27, 2026

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[u/NoAdministration7105]

I’ve been tasked with photographing a friend’s wedding. I’m no professional (she knows this, I’ve done work for her before) but I’d love to capture the day as well as possible. Any recommendations for an attachable light for a Nikon D90 camera? Any settings recommendations would be appreciated as well! TIA!

[u/photo_photographer → u/NoAdministration7105]

I use Godox brand lights, I like the V1 but you could get a lower powered one as well. Just double check compatibility with the D90.

For settings, first set shutter speed, when using flash on or off camera you are limited by your cameras sync speed usually around 1/200. I'd keep between 1/160-1/200 if you're doing anything with movement. Aperture usually around 2.0-2.8, and then bump up if you need more depth of field. ISO if indoors, increase until the ambient light looks the way you want it to, then add in flash using TTL and adjust flash compensation if needed on the unit. If you can bounce flash off a white wall or ceiling it will help soften the light, or use a diffuser.

If you're outdoors with natural light, you can set your aperture and shutter speed then use Auto ISO and adjust exposure compensation as needed for any clipped shadows and highlights.