gels

If you have not gotten any gels, go and get some. You can check out adorama or B&H to see what rosco sample packs they have available. Even if you just get them and pay the shipping, they are still a bargain, even better, next time you place an order with them, have them add a couple of sample packs.


Flash is fun, but add gels, it's not only more fun, but you also need it to help tune your white balance. We'll talk more about WB another time. Today, just think about getting some gels soon.

A simple blue gel on a $20 sunpak flash behind and another $25 sunpak for the key light:


Here's the setup shot. There was plenty of ambient room light, but that matters little (see my blog about working with ambient light)


Here's another with multiple gel colors:


The setup shot: