Mesmerized by the flying sparks and the overheard fractions and conversions, I looked on in awe as he presented me with his creation: a flash bracket exactly as I had imagined and at a fraction of the size of the costly bracket I had found online. All for a mere 50 cents. Reinstituting my personal skill of persuasion, I convinced him that testing the bracket was best so corrections could be made immediately if needed. With my camera manned, my test subject in position, and my Ice Lights attached, I can proudly say, this is the first time in my professional photography career I have landed the opportunity to capture a portrait of my father.