Hit or miss, what am I doing wrong?

[2WheelPhoto]

You don't seem to have a grasp of the basics of understanding how light works. You have stated that you have been working professionally for a couple of years and yet you are just now trying to figure out how to use a flash or avaliable light. I won't say anything negative against the camera as using it with the correct high end lenses it has the capabilities to produce excellent images in the right hands. Seems to me that your skills will have to take a huge jump forward if you want to produce quality images for a wedding.

What lenses do you have to use with the T3i?

 

[gsgary]

In no way am I "just figuring out how to use flash or available light" Shooting in a studio with studio lights( I use softboxes or photofloods, neither of which are natural or mounted on my camera) are completely different than shooting with natural light or a speedlight mounted on my camera, each of those lighting techniques require different methods, and I have been shooting in a studio for years, and getting better as time goes by, but I am now interested in being able to shoot with natural light(for outdoors photography, or places where studio lights/flash is not allowed such as a church). I did not write this post to try how to figure out my studio lighting, I've got that down, I am seeking help with other types of lighting, to be a well rounded photographer. Buying a new lens is not really an option, I'd rather figure out how to be a good photographer before investing even more money, as for the wedding, I have shot other family events at no cost so this is my first non-family event, where I am getting paid(not much since I am obviously a beginner). Perhaps you misunderstood me, or I did not explain myself correctly. I am currently a STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHER looking to expand my skills and portfolio and to be able to work with other types of light. The current lenses I use are the ones that came with the kit. I was simply seeking some advice on getting better OUTSIDE of my studio.

Light is light it makes no difference if its in the studio or outside just that in the studio your lights act as you shutter speed