Quote Originally Posted by gahspidy
As for the flash thing, I'm no expert either. the type of flash I'm refering to is a Speedlite type system that is also mounted on the camera Hotshoe but has the abilty to swivel its head allowing you to direct the flash up down or sideways to bounce off wall or ceiling which takes away that "flash" look and appears more natural lighting. I'm not sure if your camera has a hotshoe or not. I'm fairly sure that your slr does though.. But being you were ouitside in pitch blask darkness, would be difficult anyway. You could try standing in front of the window of the house where the light from the house inside might highlight her face, and have her be still and snap some shots in that more soft lighting. Experiment and have fun.
I am ashamed to say I have not purchased a flash for my SLR. On my way to San Diego I am stopping in Salt Lake City and a friend of mine is going to give me one of hers that she doesn't use anymore because of some new-fangled thingamabob she bought to replace it. If I take pics in front of the window would I still need to have the flash go off? (I think so.....right??) Anwyay, thank you very much for your help. I do appreciate it.

Betty