For Greyflash and Uncle Frank

Greyflash answered a bunch of my questions in his recent post titled "Jennifer". Uncle Frank posted an example of the same technique that Greyflash used. I tried it and am happy with the results (although I love to hear critique from those with a better eye than me).

I metered for the background at -1 exposure using center weighted average. Then I set my flash at -2/3.

My daughter got some flowers from her fiance and wanted a photo holding them to use in a wedding slide show. Here is the result. She was standing in the shade with the sun shining in the background.

How did I do? Did I turn the exposure down to much in raw conversion?

 

Yes, I used the diffuser that comes with the sb800. Thank you so much for your help. Outdoor flash photography is so tricky.

 

Greyflash is the one to thank. He posted a picture using this technique and I gave it a try today. Thanks for looking and commenting.

 

Thanks for your observations about my exposure. I am still trying to learn what is "just right".

 

Thanks Frank. That was one questions I asked Gordon and he said that he uses spot or center weighted. It's so interesting how many different ways there are to accomplish something in photography. I appreciate you telling me how you do it. I'll give everything a try!!!

Your picture is great. Bet you get the job. Do you like doing wedding photography?