Stumbled on a simple light bounce method for mall interiors

Was exploring the old Valley View Mall last week. Corridors were pitch black. Tried using my phone flash, but photos looked harsh. Remembered a trick from a friend. Use a white piece of paper to bounce light. Held it near my lens when shooting. Got softer, more even shots of the empty stores.

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xena_murray815d ago

Yo, that white paper bounce trick you mentioned is legit. I used a similar hack in an empty movie theater a while back. Just had my phone camera, so I held up a receipt from my wallet to bounce the dim exit signs. It made the whole room look way less creepy and more even. Super simple but it totally saves shots when the light is trash. Your mall corridor pics must have that perfect soft glow now. Always cool when a basic fix works better than fancy gear.

dylanbell5d ago

Actually @xena_murray81, thermal receipts absorb light.