Night Shoot Review

I have had chance to put my new kit to use. This includes the flash and acetate strips. All of the photos can be seen in the slide show labelled 'Night Shoot'.

The setup was quite basic. Every Wednesday night, Swadlincote Ski Centre is setup for freestyle. 

I positioned the external flash half way down the slope just before the ramp. The idea was to produce a back lit image with the subject coming towards the camera.

Looking at the images captured I can now see I should of moved the flash further up the slope or behind the ramp. However I am limited the distance at which the flash can be set. Approx 25ft is the limit.

I am happy with the arrangement of the shots and where I have have managed to capture the snowboarders in relation to the ramp. I would of liked to kept the angle shown in most of these shots but at closer range.

As I have mentioned before I am restricted to a maximum shutter speed of 1/200 when the flash is synchronized. Because of this I am limited to how close I can get to fast moving subject before the image starts to blur.

I am hoping to arrange another night when these can be re-shot. Though I am having to do these types of shots after 10pm when the centre is closed to the public. This is because all of the lighting is turned off therefore creating a heath and safety risk to the public.

The only people in these shoots are staff members.

Having shown the results of this shoot to Steve, he has had several suggestions. Because of the kit I have available is limited to shutter speeds of 1/200 with the flash he has recommended that I try doing the same but in daytime.

He also said to try having the flash a lot closer to the subject (under the ramp, facing up) and taking the photograph from beside the flash. The flash should have more effect at this range.