A while ago, I mentioned that I attended the Flash Bus tour, and had gotten excited about off camera flash again. I’m writing today to say that money I spent was not in vain. As a direct result of attending the workshop, I purchased a number of pieces of lighting equipment, including a LumiQuest Softbox III. I got mine from Adorama, but they are available pretty much anywhere. Regardless, it’s making my lighting more interesting when I remember that it’s in my bag waiting to be used.

I usually stick it on my SB-800, which I’m firing via CLS. I hold the flash in my left hand, close to the subject, and hold the camera in my right (with the camera strap as insurance against tripping). The results are pretty good, if I do say so myself.