Recent content by Bayrunner

Think the clue is in the tool's name..... ;)

If it is under warranty, make sure it goes either to the Flash Centre or through the dealer you first purchased it from. If out of warranty, Clive Christian at Uckfield would be your nearest... his website is something like www.camerarepairer.co.uk but he does all makes of flash - especially...

For home portraits that kit should have plenty of power, Cathy, as well as enough range to get the power right down if you need to. Think carefully about backgrounds in the home situation- pop ups are great, but limiting on size. Paper rolls have the size, but in most modern homes are...

Suggest you have a read of the Sticky at the top of this forum 'Which Flash System' which has some very good contributions. Every brand has its devotees, and every brand has its opponents : it's a bit like the camera debate, although not quite so dogmatic! You don't give a budget, so it's...

Don't fall into the trap of spending too much time and money learning and listening.... It's only going to happen if you DO. At the end of the day, the true arbiter of your work as a professional is a paying customer. Professional photography is about 10-15% photography.... The 85% is about...

Usual problem with this sort of thread - a bit more information will get a better answer. How wide is the background, and how much separation between subject and background can you afford? If you are working at paper roll width - 2.7m approx, and have space to play with, then another pair of...

A very different organisation now running the show.... so don't rely on anything you did at the old shows!

http://www.captiv8.uk.com/ were running courses in Scotland, but according to their site have gone quiet - may be worth an enquiry?

On the last version of the exhibitor list I saw for the 'new Focus' there are remarkably few of the specialist album companies showing - several who do albums as part of a wider range, and a few digital album producers (Bob Books etc), but no GF Smith, Jorgensen etc (at present!) - so if albums...

Not sure that's quite accurate Colin - A local associate registered to attend your forthcoming tradeshow and last week received two separate application forms for the 3 month membership trial, both of which ask for payment card details as the primary method of payment with the rider: 'Note - if...

The weather is notoriously fickle.... be prepared for some practice in low light conditions - but on its day, there are photo opportunities around every corner. My favourite parts are on the western side - Wast Water and Buttermere in particular, and if you can get a sunrise, get up Blencathra...

The SWPP are going to give you a lot of opportunities to learn.... some freebies along the way, but the majority paid. Watching the membership lists, the turnover is pretty rapid - it seems most join for a couple of years, take what they can and move on to other things, or realise that they can...

This is a question I have been asked umpty ump times in the last fifteen years - and the above answers confirm my stock answer.... There is no best material for a white background - every one has its faults, and rather than choosing the best, you have to choose the least worst for your...

This shoot is probably done and dusted by now... But as a client of mine put it when he did some newborn shoots- use finest Devon accent..... ' dun 'em p*** and s**t ' Wipes... Wipes..... Wipes......