Why Every Photographer Should Own a Speedlite (Even in 2026) with Gary Hughes

In this video, professional photographer Gary Hughes explains why speedlites are still one of the most useful, flexible, and underrated lighting tools photographers can own. From bounce flash and off-camera lighting to backup solutions and infrared focus assist, modern speedlites can solve more problems than many photographers realize. Whether you’re new to lighting or you’ve had a speedlite sitting in your bag for years, this video will help you understand why it still deserves a place in your kit. ▶ Watch the Adorama live video where my trigger failed: https://www.youtube.com/live/Wvcl2zOnw70?t=1653s 🔗 Gear mentioned in this video: 👉 Flashpoint Speedlites 👉 Flashpoint X100 👉 Speedlite modifiers and accessories 👉 Adorama Used Gear Department Thanks for watching Adorama TV! SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login 🔷 Save 5% Every Day† or Special Financing* On purchases of $199+ with the Adorama Edge Credit Card. Learn More: https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-credit. __________________________________ ✘ GEAR USED: Flashpoint X100 TTL R2 On Camera Li-on Round Head Flash For FujiFilm, Godox V100 F https://www.adorama.com/fplfx100f.html Flashpoint Zoom Li-Ion X R2 TTL Round Flash For Canon, Godox V1 C https://www.adorama.com/fplfsmzlxca.html Flashpoint iT32 Compact R2 TTL Mini Camera Flash with Detachable Magnetic X5-F Interchangeable Hot Shoe Module and Wireless Trigger (Fujifilm) https://www.adorama.com/fplfit32f.html Flashpoint X100 TTL R2 On Camera Li-on Round Head Flash For Fuji with Round Head Flash Accessory Kit https://www.adorama.com/fplfx100frh.html Glow S3 Round Flash S-Type Bowens Mount Bracket for Round Head Flashes https://www.adorama.com/glbdsm03pro.html ✘ REFERENCE LINK: Adorama Used Gear Department: https://www.adorama.com/l/Used/Photography/Flashpoint~Lighting-and-Studio #speedlite #offcameraflash #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ X https://x.com/adorama ➥ Discord https://www.adorama.com/discord ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________ More of Gary Hughes YouTube: @garyhughesofficial Instagram: @garyhughesofficial __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!