OK, so I'm an available light photographer. Always have been. Then I ran across this blog called "Strobist". It definitely intrigued me and started me thinking about what I could do for my photos if I supplemented them with lighting.
There is a wealth of information on this site, and David Hobby, the site's creator is generous enough to share his knowledge with everyone for free! Currently, he has his second "Boot camp" running, where he gives out assignments, then judges the entries.
The photo attached is my submission. I took the photo in my basement using two flashes. First, I dug my Canon 430EZ out of storage, mounted it on a stand and shot through a white umbrella from camera right. There is also a reflector low camera left for fill. Second, I bought a Sunpak 24 Auto for $10 (shipped) on ebay. I used a small bungee cord and two screws to bungee it up to a ceiling joist and pointed it straight down. I taped a piece of black mat board to the flash preventing the light from spilling on anything other than the plate. You might also notice that I taped a blue gel to the flash to tint the plate.
One thing I learned from this assignment, is that I have a lot to learn!
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