![Eric Kim Flash Street Photography Leica M9](https://i0.wp.com/i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa322/erickimphotography/Santa%20Monica%20Flash/santamonica_flash-27.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
With my Leica M9 set up with my Canon Speedlite 430EX, I experimented street photography with a flash for the first time in Los Angeles (3rd Street Promenade). Despite what people say, I didn’t get punched in the face or my camera broken (although I did get shoved once hard in the back). Overall, it was quite a fascinating experience, and I learned a ton about the process. Keep reading to watch the video of my crazy stories, and also check out some of the photos as well.
The Setup
![Leica M9, Canon 430ex Flash, GoPro HD 960 Leica M9, Canon 430ex Flash, GoPro HD 960](https://i0.wp.com/erickimphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/m9-flashh.jpg?resize=640%2C380)
First Impressions of Shooting Street Photography With a Flash in Santa Monica
(Apologies– the video gets cut out. Not sure what happened…)
Photos taken with the Leica M9 and Off-shoe Flash
When I shot these photos, I did a combination of the below:
- Don’t ask for permission and take the photo
- Don’t ask for permission and take the photo then give them a compliment
- Approach a person, say a compliment, and take the photo
- Ask the person to take their photo
![Eric Kim Flash Street Photography Leica M9](https://i0.wp.com/i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa322/erickimphotography/Santa%20Monica%20Flash/santamonica_flash-33.jpg?resize=640%2C426)
Which one of these images stand out to you? Also, if you have any questions about flash street photography, please leave me a comment below!