Nikon Speedlight SB-900

I have had people ask me before, "Why are you using your flash isn't it bright enough outside?"  One big reason is because I want to set my own aperature and shutter speeds and sometimes those things cannot be done without the help of some kind of light....better yet my Nikon Speedlight SB-900! If all the technical difficulties of lighting were taken out of consideration (wouldn't that be nice), I would still use my flash! Why? The best answer is that I love the way the flash makes my subject look! In my opinion, the use of light  makes the photo more natural and gives the subject a great coloring. I realize to some that may be hard to believe. You may be thinking, "no way could adding a something make it more natural!" Look at these examples.

                                                    

Before the Nikon Speedlight SB-900. I Metered for Ambient light in this photo.

With the Nikon SB-900 and the Lightsphere (a flash diffuser).

This is the fountain of youth...in a flash! :)  You can see it not only reduces the unwanted shadows it also creates a smooth glow to her skin. I took these images straight out of RAW no editing done. I did size the "with flash" version for my website, that will explain the slight differences in size. These pictures were both taken outside in a wooded area with cloudy and overcast skies, within a few seconds of each other.  My SB-900 was a wonderful addition to my collection. Would I be going to far to call it my "Assistant"? 

I love to hear comments from others! Share your lighting stories.