What is Scott Kivowitz's approach to using natural light with strobes in photography?

Scott’s approach to using natural light with strobes is all about letting each light source do a specific job and then balancing them creatively.

Outdoors, I like to:

1. Position the subject with the sun behind them to create separation and naturally light the background
2. Use strobes (often with umbrellas or soft modifiers) to shape flattering light on the subject

Technically, I treat shutter speed as the control for ambient (natural) light and aperture as the control for flash exposure. That way, I can:

1. Darken the scene so day looks like night, then pop the subject with flash
2. Or brighten the background while keeping the subject properly lit with strobes

Would you like a simple step‑by‑step to try this on your next shoot?