I have yet to set up my strobes in 2011 because we have had snow, gray skies, and this window in our dinning room that has shutters. I keep this plant stand nearby because it is the perfect height for letting light from the snow outside, which is like a big soft box, to fall on the subject at a low angle. I can use the open shutter as a bounce card, and control the strength of that light by opening or closing the slats. So see—there is something to appreciate about our cold winters. Happy shooting!

It was a beautiful day here in Cleveland when Carri visited and we sat on our porch and enjoyed all that you see here on this board with a nice red wine. When the sun rays lit up her's jelly, I knew I wanted to recreate that light for a photo. If I'd taken it with the available sunlight right then, not only would it have been a bore, but it would have been very contrasty and would have a shallow depth of field because I would be hand holding my camera. So after we were done, I took the board and brought it inside. Using a spot strobe, very low,  I back lit the jelly and used a soft fill strobe in front.  I  recreated the natural light I'd seen ...

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