Has anyone "effectively" used hot lights and flash at the same time? I know this doesn't sound good. BUT... I only have one 800 Alien Bee, one SB600 and three 500 watt hot lights (that i haven't used since i got the Bee). I want to use the Alien Bee as the main light (in a large softbox...

I'm a new photographer and I need serious help with lighting!!! I want to focus on weddings and engagement photos. I need all the help I can get. These are some of my sisters engagement pictures. I use a canon xsi and I just got a 430ex flash and I havent had much luck with it... I love working with...

2 Questions: 1) Any advice or suggestions for taking photos of pets/animals if you have to use a flash? 2) Suggestions how to fix animal "red eye" in post? What's the best way to take photos of your furry family members or other animals when you have to use a flash but you want to avoid...

I am looking at purchasing a Metz 48 AF-1 hot shoe flash for my Sony Alpha 200. Does anyone have experience with this unit, or any commnets. Thanks, Phil

You are getting some good advice. I have been out of the loop with my belly dancers. I have contacted some and mention I want to start shooting. I do not do wedding but they we were my favs for catching motion. I will try some on of what has been mentioned here. This one is just stop the motion. I can...

So I have a wedding to do this Saturday, and the Pastor JUST told me that they don't allow any flash whatsoever, I can't go near the altar, and I have to stay in the back, "pick a place and not move around". Help! How I can prevent underexposed blurred images? I have a Canon Rebel XSi...

I have been experimenting recently with my Nikon D80 w/ Speedlight SB-800 set-up in an attempt to get away from the more "automated settings", so I can become more creative and produce higher quality photographs. I recently shot several hundred portrait photos using this equipment with a Nikon...

I've had a few people say they missed my video tutorials, so I'm starting them back up! Check out my blog for more info on each episode. Thanks for the support guys! Shan

I'm looking to buy the canon 580ex flash soon. But, I am hoping to get a discount off the normal $420 retail price. I know that (hopefully) soon rebates will be out for the holidays, but any other suggestions? I'd like to get it sooner than later! :) Thanks!

OR am I the only one? I love my camera, but whenever I want to buy accessories for it I am stuck. I am on a TIGHT budget so I need to buy used or buy from someone besides Olympus, but it seems everything is geared toward canon and nikon. Anyone here have any suggestions as to what to buy and where? I...