Digital practice

The problem with shooting with digital is that you tend to blast away without thinking what your settings should be. You just shoot, chimp and adjust then shoot again. You practice to become more efficient. So that when shooting events:
a) You need less time to prepare and take the shot. Avoiding trouble with impatient subjects.
b) Shoot less but get more keepers... saving shutter life of your digital camera and disk space on your computer.


Behind the Gates
Ambient light, Reflection shot

Tied Down
Ambient light, Leading lines shot

Tiki Pole
Fill flash using speedlight

Group Hug
Fill flash with gel. Custom white balance to get the nice blue background.

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