Usually you would need specialized equipment to photograph high speed photography, however I have discovered a way to get similar results using an external flash.
You will need:
Digital SLR Camera
External Flash
Macro Lens
Tripod
Step 1: Setting the Flash:
Set the Flash to Manual Mode, and set the power to 1/128 or its lowest possible setting.
Step 2: Setting the Camera
Set the Camera to AV Mode, and chose a medium range f/stop, around f/5.
Step 3: Setting the Workspace
Use a tripod to align the camera close to the subject, keeping the lens parallel to the subject.
Point the Flash towards the subject.
Focus on the subject, and take a few test shots. Adjust the brightness of the image by reducing the f/stop and/or increasing the ISO.
Start shooting! Remember that high speed photography is all about timing. Don’t be surprised if only 50% of your images actually capture the moving subject!
