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 did not want to hijack Shann's post about the ebay wireless triggers... but I wanted to ask that SAME question of my own for different equipment. I am so excited to find these little buggers! I just don't know how everything will pair up. I have a Nikon D40 (Remember, this is my FIRST DSLR...

Im still pretty new at using and utilizing all the extra photography equipment. Im good with my camera but I know my photos could be 10 times better with more lighting. What kind of lighting source and how many watts would you guys suggest for my first lighting source, I have a friends wedding to do...

I have my first strobe lights and I want to stomp on them and toss'em out the window..... I have played monkey for about 2 solid hours and I can't get a photo that is even close to acceptable... Any suggestions for settings would be very apperciated. This strobe stuff is driving me more nuts...