Off Camera Flash!

I've been reading "The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light From Small Flashes" by Joe McNally, one of my all-time heros in the photography world. I consider him one of the kings of off camera flash. You can check out his website here, or his blog here. Joe is a journalist, a story teller, which is probably what makes him such an amazing photographer; each of his photos tells a dynamic story. But you'll notice his style is not typical. He's photographed for National Geographic, Time, Life, and much more...BUT, to stay on topic here, he's made me want to get my flash...off camera, triggered wirelessly.

So I ordered a few fun new gizmos and gadgets from B&H and waited patiently (not really) for my package to arrive, and it did on Tuesday! I had family in town staying with my brother and his wife that live close by...perfect! So I headed over there, "Hi, yeah, good to see you, come outside for a second and stand under my umbrella..." I had a blast. Seriously, too much fun. I set up my flash on a light stand shooting through a Westcott Umbrella, exposed for the sky, and let the flash do the rest.

I'm excited for this new world that has opened up to me, with the

ability to light my subjects with nice flattering soft light.

Hope you enjoy!