As I'm now enlightened, I must say that I'm a light meter convert.

While I'm able to 'chimp' my way along, William was able to demonstrate just how fast it was to measure exposure for the highlights and shadows, then balance with ambient light. Considerably faster than i was able to 'chimp' over the line.

And that's not to mention the fact that if you have a model who's either being paid, or paying for the session, to me nothing looks more amateurish than the photographer fumbling around the back of a camera.

So I'll be buying a light meter this week I think, it just makes everything so darn easy...