RAWartists Phoenix

I got quite a surprise on Friday evening while checking my email.  I had been contacted by the local representative for the RAWartists events in Phoenix.  She had seen my images on Flickr and thought that my work would be a good fit for the upcoming event on June 27th.  I will be showing my work at this event and hope that my local supporter can come out and have a good time with me.

Click on the picture to be taken to the event website.  Make sure when getting your tickets to indicate that I am the artist that you are supporting.  Thanks everyone!

Light Painting with Wireless Flash

I was able to add an external flash to my Sony Alpha DSLR equipment.  I picked up a used HVL-F36AM in excellent condition through KEH Camera.  I have used external flash before with my Canon DSLR equipment so I was not expecting this flash to be much different and in essence it isn't.  Except for one thing...Built in wireless capability.  Being able to move the flash off camera without the need of additional specialized attachments is really a treat.  I have done some experimenting with the flash and see that in the near future I will want additional off camera flash units.  I see great utility of these wireless flashes for on location portraiture.

 While the wireless function worked well; Sony's system is not the best.  The camera's built in flash still emits a pulse of light to communicate with the external flash.  For close up work this does effect the subject being photographed.  However, the process worked well.  These wireless flashes are addicting!

Here is a mash up of a crystal that I photographed with the off the camera flash and some colored gels.
(click for a larger view)