subject: Professional Lighting Tips for your Photos [print this page] Rethink your flash - the built-in flash of your DSLR camera can be a very useful tool. Instead of thinking of it as source of light for low light situations (this can often lead to washed out skin tones, use your flash as a highlighter to make your subject stand out. Meanwhile, if you're thinking about good camera accessories, you might want to consider an external flash unit that will give you more control over your lighting.