My good friend Will and I went to the last day of the Joe McNally indoor lighting workshop he held in New York on the 1st of July, 2009. It was $350 for the workshop (they provided a sumptuous breakfast and lunch), and we paid hotel, gas and dinner. It stormed horribly on the way up, and pretty badly on the way back...but the knowledge I gained was so worth it! He said something I wish someone had told me much earlier in my photography " start with no lights (ambient light only), and then solve your lighting issues one light at a time. Starting with 6 lights/ flashes just means you start with 12 problems to solve". Sometimes the things that sound simple are the most inspiring! He showed us different lighting scenarios, solving issues as he went. I expected someone as famous and knowledgeable as Joe McNally to get it right the fist time, and his showing us that sometimes he has to try, try again and overcome obstacles the same as us really gave me hope and inspiration! I suspect I shot some of the best images in my life while there, and that's a good thing...
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