A Strobist Journey Begins

For some time, I have wanted to dive into the world of lighting. I don't want to say "fill" lighting or "strobe" lighting. Those modifiers would restrict what I need to learn and want to master. Over the next weeks and months, I will be dancing in the fields of the Strobist 102 series of lessons and assignments.


Along with better design and composition, mastering lighting techniques is one of my main photography goals for 2011 (more on my 2011 goals later).

Before posting my first lesson and assignment, a brief list of my current lighting gear:

• Calumet light stand - not very compact, should have bought a Manfrotto Mono series stand


• Westcott 43" Silver Umbrella - has a removable back for shoot-through, which I don't think I've ever used


• CTR-301P Triggers - eBay specials, nothing fantastic. They work.


• Calumet umbrella bracket


• Canon 550ex Strobe

The list might change or grow depending on what Santa brings me. Hopefully he will also bring me patience.