Recently I photographed two young ladies for two very different reasons.

One was a dancer on her way to a recital, the other was at a military ceremony awarding postumous medal for her father.

Both have pensive expressions and both are shot with available light.

I know many 'newbie' photographers are now following the Strobist mantra. Off camera ring flash, with EV-2 and blah blah.

Well keep in mind the best light rises and sets each day, and manipulation and respect of the sun makes you a better image maker.