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Step 1
Choose a little blurring over using the flash under moderate light. If you are taking pictures indoors with no natural light, your auto flash will decide to flash. Turning it off may make the picture a little blurry, but this option might be better than the unnatural and unflattering look a flash gives a picture.
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Step 2
Turn the flash off in low light situations. In these situations the flash covers up any natural light and because most camera flashes are weak it can leave the background of your subject completely dark. If you need to see the background in low light, it is better not to use the flash.
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Step 3
Turn the flash off when taking portrait pictures indoors. The flash gives skin an unnatural color and highlights any blemishes. Because the light will be lower, your picture is prone to blurriness. Holding the camera still and turning up your ISO setting helps with this and using a tripod may solve the blurriness problem.
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Step 4
Know your flash may only reach 10 to 12 feet. If your subject is more than 12 feet beyond your camera, an on-camera flash is not beneficial and must be turned off.
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Step 5
Use the flash in daylight if your subject is in the shade or if the subject is backlit. The flash doesn't cover up daylight but will enhance it with a splash of light. The extra light makes the picture sharper.
