We’ve come a long way… The earliest flashes had a quantity of flash powder consisting of a mechanical mixture of magnesium powder and potassium chlorate that was ignited by hand. 

At our last monthly club meeting, Kyle Krohn gave an educational presentation demonstrating on/off camera flash.  Our members joined in with their camera’s, trying out the various flash equipment that Kyle brought in from West Photo.  He reminded us that the goal to flash photography is to replicate natural light in our work.

Since flash photography exposure is determined by a combination of the flash power, distance to the subject and lens aperture; there are certain challenges that will present itself while using flash.  At this meeting, Kyle encouraged our members to get out and practice, practice, practice!

With their superior customer service, West Photo, located in Minneapolis, MN has been helping the photographic community with their photography needs. Smiles were seen on the two lucky members who took home gift certificates donated from West Photo at this meeting. 

In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d also like to take this opportunity to reiterate next month’s challenge topic – “Women”.  Be creative and capture whatever objects or events that honor a woman.  Seek out and capture the compassion, beauty, and strength of the female being.

Thank you to all who made this night possible: Kyle Krohn for his informative presentation, WestPhoto for your support and of course the Red Wing Photography Club members.