Yes, donuts are man's best friend as Homer Simpson phrased it, but donuts may not be what you want when it comes to photography. If you are not mindful of what you are doing with the new Coco ring flash (where did they come up with that name?), this may be what you are ending up with. Not the regular, sugar-coated kind that Homer Simpson reveres, but rather donut-shaped catch lights in your subject's eyes. This classic, fashion photography look is just one of the characteristics that the ring flash can produce. Knowing when the characteristics can show up is key to getting the look you want.

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