430EX Assiatnce

My biggest weakness is Lighting, after reading and watching video it still doesn't make any sense to to me....

The images taken with my 430EX pointed @ 45 Degrees come out very dark in my apartment, i have low ceilings... here is one image:

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Try pointing the flash strait up instead of at 45 degrees. A majority of the time light comes from above us, so if you are looking for that natural, non-flashed look, get it right up on the ceiling. Also think about a bounce card on the back of the flash, this will provide catch light for your eyes and face.

Haru... thank a Bunch buddy, i'm going to BandH and pickup one of these badboys today!

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …1_Pocket_Bounce​r_for.html

or
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …0_20_Pocket_Bou​ncer_.html

or
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …5_Pocket_Bounce​_Kit_.html

or would one of these work as well?
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …12VR_Bounce_Dif​fuser.html

which one would be great?

I would avoid your last item at all costs.....

and recommend this one: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …LQ931D_ProMax_S​ystem.html

The Lumiquest products work great, store easy and flat - but also work better with a bracket.