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