[Leica] Two flashes or one?

[mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)]

> I know, I know, the best answer is none.
> 
> Any case, I am doing some event photography, and I think one or two
> off camera flashes triggered wirelessly may be useful for certain
> scenes. There are two E-compatible System flashes, one a GN-30 and
> one is GN-50. I suspect 2 GN-30 flashes may be more flexible than a
> single more powerful GN-50 flash?
> 
> Suggestions from all you flash wielding pros?
> 
> Thanks
> 

A second flash can light up behind them and make a nice halo behind their
heads if shined to their backs from behind them. Kind of like a separation
light. I saw this done at a fancy event in LA I went to and then did it
myself when I shot a BLACK AND WHITE BALL in Portland.
You just get someone to walk around with the flash and train them on where
to point it.
You don't have them shine it also on the fronts of people.

Mark William Rabiner
markrabiner.com