i have always pooh-poohed flash. it’s too garish. it’s uncontrollable on my p+s. and, honestly, i just don’t know how to use it well. but instead of running away from what i don’t know and what i fear, i’ll spend some hard-earned moolah and see if i can be motivated to learn something new. instead of investing in expensive lenses, i’m now the new owner of a new nikon speedlight and a 5-in-1 reflector. let’s see just how far i can go with artifical/mixed light…

my first attempt with my favorite model…

anna - always a patient model