What’s Your Preference?

Silhouette_drummer · #1 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 05:20 AM

So I have a wedding to shoot coming up and I knew that I had to do something about my "lack of flash" situation so I finally splurged a little and bought a Canon Speedlight 430EX ii.. I expected to not see it for a week or so but it came today!
I havent done a whole lot of flash photography yet, and I am learning as much as possible from other people but let me tell you how much in love with this thing I am already!
It is insane what you can do with it if you know how

I Refuse to use auto mode as you never learn that way, so I played with it in manual for a little while and this is just one picture that came of it.. I am very pleased so far and LOOK OUT when I actually get the hang of it.

PS This is my (29 weeks) pregnant wife who always makes a perfect model

shellie20 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 05:25 AM

Oh, she is gorgeous! Love the pose with the cat (although he looks a bit peeved...), and congrats on new (impending) arrival of your child. Luckily you got a flash aye... its going to come in handy very soon LOL.

TFS such a great shot.

Silhouette_drummer · #3 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 06:01 AM

Thank you! Oh and yes I will have a very cute little subject to shoot soon

Im crazy nervous and excited at the same time! Although I think Im going to buy a shotgun because were having a little girl..

zona5101 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 12:58 PM

Great image. Congrats on the baby.
winchester superx3 are nice...

shmelly · #5 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 01:02 PM

Yes, lovely photo, I can see you are going to put that flash to good use.

SoxAddict · #6 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 01:06 PM

Lovely portrait of your lovely wife. But kitty definitely doesn't look too impressed. I have a 430 too, & I agree it has amazing potential. Congrats on the baby news too!

Silhouette_drummer · #7 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 10:47 PM

Yea that cat is a little more impatient.. Our other cat would have loved the attention! haha
Thanks guys.

bblaich · #8 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 10:53 PM

Great picture! I love how the colors of your Christmas ornaments even go with your wife's skin tone, hair and clothing. She's beautiful! Congratulations on the baby to come...