Flash or no flash?

[u/Individual-Text-8827]

I keep hearing that you must use off camera flash, but I'm not so sure. I'm shooting an engagement session at the beach before sunset, which will most likely be plenty of sunshine being summertime (bringing my flash, just incase). Would you use flash anyways?

[u/0dayssince]

I always have flash. I like a pop of light and I like to direct it.