It's all personal taste of course, but many people ask us why we take meter readings for our studio flash. This is especially true now many people use the screens on their DSLRs or histograms to 'meter' their overall shots that way.
That's great if it works for you, but when you want to start working with slightly more complex lighting set-ups, getting the right effect could take a long time and a lot of trial and error til you get it right.
That's when a flash meter comes into its own, allowing you to monitor the settings for each flash individually or combined quickly and easily - maximising the chances of getting the shot you were after first time and maximising your shooting time.
Here's a useful video tutorial on using a flash meter, from an expert in all things lighting, Garry Edwards, who's an advocate of budget lighting company Lencarta.
So now you know why we use a meter. Next time you're visiting us, ask us to take you through the finer points in person - all part of the service!