Time to lighten up

So, I know I’m pretty late in the game, but a few weeks ago I picked up a Nikon SB-80 and some el-cheapo wireless triggers so I could start using off camera flash. It’s been pretty fun so far and I’ve been learning a lot about lighting position, angles, flash to subject distance vs flash to background distance, and different ways to modify light. The articles on the Strobist blog have been very helpful and inspiring as have other resources on the internet.

These are some shots from a few tests and experiments I’ve been trying lately. Mostly working on lighting position and balancing flash and ambient light. I’m glad I’ve made this progress, but it’s still crap compared to some of the work in the Strobist Flickr pool and of real photographers. It’s good to recognize that though. I know there’s room to grow. Better quality to achieve, a higher level to aspire to.

Let me know what you think, and be brutally honest. That’s what really helps.