Since getting my Nikon D2Hs, I've had a renewed (not that it ever died) interest in my photography, and looking for new things to play around with. One of the new things I'm getting excited about playing with and learning more about is off camera lighting. I found the Strobist weblog a month or so ago, and have gone through the Lighting 101 portion, reading only. I don't have the flash synch cord or the umbrella stand, although I do have an umbrella from my days enrolled in NYI.
My sister would like some portraits taken of her daughter, but can't justify the high price that a photographer near by charges for reprints or a shoot. I told her I would be more than happy to do some for her. My perfect opportunity to put to use some of what I have learned from my new reading.
David Hobby from the Baltimore Sun and Strobist website is putting on a half day lighting workshop down in Ellicott City, MD in January which I have signed up for. I have four months to practice what I've read before I have the opprotunity to see the techniques in action as it should be done by the pros and showcase some of my work. The great thing about this workshop, it's hands on with breakout sessions where we can practice/use what we've learned. Then of to the local pub for beer with David and chat all night. Should be a great learning and networking experience.
More info about the seminar can be found here.
Posted by doug at September 5, 2006 01:20 PM