HSS allows you to set your exposure for a dramatic background and still get a good exposure on your subject in the foreground. Taken on a Canon EOS RP with a Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM lens at 24mm, 1/1600 sec, f/5 and ISO1000 with a Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT.
Flash photography may seem daunting, but in essence a flash is a very simple piece of kit. Its purpose is to lift parts of your image with a pop of light at precisely the right moment. Sometimes this might be necessary due to dark conditions, but at other times you can use flash in combination with ambient light to achieve a distinctive look. A single Speedlite flash opens up all kinds of creative options, especially with action and sports photography. You can choose to freeze the action, shoot for motion blur, or capture both in a single frame.
Whether you're new to flash or are looking for fresh ways to expand your creative lighting techniques, here are a few tips on how to use a Speedlite for jaw-dropping action sports photography.