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I got to shoot the senior portraits as well as some class pics for the University of the District of Columbia Upward Bound Program. I've taken the students pictures quite a few times, but this time I wanted to try out some of the lighting techniques I've learned. 

I chose to shoot in the conference room for two reasons. The first reason was that the moment I stepped into the room I saw the composition I wanted. The juxtaposition between the table, subject and computers was an instant win for me. Second was that I found that it would allow me to get more practice in balancing daylight with strobe. I still find myself struggling with it. I have to remember to find shade (especially in harsh noon day sun). It's a process that I will master in due time. 

I hauled out my one of my Interfit EX150's in a 24" softbox positioned on camera right. I knew I wanted to fill in some of the shadows on the students right, but I didn't want to drag out my other light nor did I have my reflector on me.

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Big Ole' Kitten

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The holy Grail of photo equipment

Got this in the mail a few days ago.

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The Big Pineapple

Project 365 (22) The Rayflash review

I've had my RayFlash for a few months and I can safely say that it has become the go to modifier in my bag. It's quick to assembly and quite easy to use. E-TTL works great with it and the light quality is very nice. I haven't had the chance to use it in the way that David Hobby suggests, but I will be soon. This modifier is just what I was looking for, lightweight, quick to assembly, and will go almost unnoticed to most people. Here is a pic I took with the RayFlash.

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Grabbed this inside the Gaylord Hotel at the National Harbor, while attending the OpenText convention. This hotel is huge. It has a spa, restaurant and a few other things inside its walls. Needless to say this will not be my last time at this hotel.  Next time I'll get a pic of the hotel room as I didn't get a chance to this time around.