Taking a photo with a point and shoot camera is easy. Taking a photo with a DSLR in manual using a flash is something else entirely! It’s hard to believe how many moving pieces are involved in a single shot. It can feel like orchestrating a symphony; a symphony that sometimes sounds terrible. The pros make it seem simple. They make a few adjustments here, pose their subject there, and presto…the perfect shot. The truth is, all professional photographers experience their fair share of ups and downs. They’ve struggled to learn their craft. They’ve ridden the emotional roller coaster of failing and succeeding, only to fail again.