I experimented with a tiny flash diffuser today. Here's a photo of my favorite couch cushion.
The camera was set to the same setting for all photos. 1/250 sec, 50mm at f 1.8, ISO 1250.
The diffuser allows for the flash to be less harsh while still providing a clearer picture. I plan to start incorporating this to more of my indoor photography. I just don't want to distract or blind my subjects.
Here's the final edited photo.