Recent content by KarenB

Just wanted to say thanks. Realised I wasn't using flash exposure compensation. Yes, I know, simple! But then I am new to flash lol! Anyway, took a few test images last night and think I've got it now! Am back at the care home to do some more photos next week, so let's see how that goes...

Thanks guys. I will try & post a pic later & obtain the settings, etc. Just a bit tied up right now ... not ignoring you! With your help I will get there...

Oh right ... aaarrgghhh! I'm sure once I get to grips with it I'll be fine. I think practise is the key. Thanks. :)

Hi, I photographed an event today at a nursing home (as a volunteer). I use a Sony Alpha 350 and have a Sigma EF-500 DG Super flashgun. Now I am a total novice with flash so do be gentle! I have it set on TTL for ease of use. Direct flash is fine and producing good results, but in some scenarios...

Yay! Almost as good as Oldham!

Where in Lancs are you Julian? :)

Thanks all! :cool:

Cheers! Glad I discovered you all! :wave:

Hi all, just wanted to introduce myself as am new here. My name's Karen and I live in Oldham, a few miles from Manchester. I am photography mad! But by no means an expert as there's always so much to learn! I use a Sony Alpha 350 with a Minolta 28-105mm lens, a Minolta 1.7 50mm lens and a Sigma...