Flat daylight can be transformed into a moody backdrop for a sports portrait with the help of a couple of Speedlights, explains James Paterson
THE MISSION
■ Shoot a sports portrait in daylight using off-camera flash to create a moody, dramatic look
TIME NEEDED
■ One hour
SKILL LEVEL
■ Anyone can do it
■ Some tricky aspects
■ Advanced technique
KIT NEEDED
■ D-SLR
■ Two Speedlights
■ Wireless flash trigger
■ Tripod for camera
■ Two light stands/tripods for flashes
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