The MagMod system works for small flash and now they're getting into support for strobes. Find out why so many small flash photographers love MagMod and see if it's right for your photography.

I'll be the first to say that the MagMod light modifiers are not inexpensive. However, there are built to last, lightweight and small to fit in your bag, and offer a wide array of options to create beautiful light for your subjects and background.

I've used the MagMod light modifiers for a couple of years, and now I'm trying out their MagBox - they're version of an octabox that works with either small flash or studio strobes.

We'll go over all of the options, the prices, and I hope this helps you understand if the MagMod system is something you should investigate for your photography.

Every photographer needs an off-camera flash system, because there are always times when you need to control part of the light on your scene. We'll discuss what makes a flash system work, and some potential problems that cost money.

Off-camera flash is a wonderful thing. It allows you to be a director with your lighting, even if you're working with wildlife or landscapes. There are times when you just need a punch of light to emphasize part of your photo.

So why do you need a flash system? Isn't it fine to have a flash in your bag and strobes in your studio?

Not aways. Sometimes you need to use lights with different sizes and power capabilities, and it's much easier on you if they work together on the same system.

I'll share some of my convoluted systems used in the past to make my flashes and strobes work together, and how we're now in a place where it's much easier to develop an off-camera flash system that won't break your budget.

Make your subject pop in your photographs. It's one of the best ways to draw people into your photos, and we'll share a number of tips to help your subject stand out in your photos.

The key concept is to find ways to cause some contrast between your subject and everything else in the photograph. You can do things to help before your photo session, as you're taking photos, or in post processing.

We'll discuss how to use some of the tools and techniques at your disposal to compose your photo to enhance your subject and give it some dimension just a bit stronger than everything else in your photo.

What enhances a woman's face and body? We'll discuss the differences between good makeup and good post-processing, the big difference between reducing vs eliminating and the things photographers shouldn't forget.

We all want our portrait subjects look their best, but what does that mean and how should we go about it?

It turns out that there's a fair amount of things you can do before you click the shutter that not only helps enhance beauty, but also saves you a ton of time in post processing.

Sometimes the camera captures features that you don't notice when you interact with someone in person. Do you eliminate or reduce those features? We'll go over the pros and cons of each possibility.

Finally, we'll point out some of the things that photographers tend to forget during the photo session. You'll want to keep an eye out for these issues, or better yet, have an assistant who watches for some things that may cause a lot of work in post processing.

We hope you love this episode!