 Amber Mizer |
Flash Photography Set-up Ok, I'm wanting to expand my horizons a little and add another flash to my portrait set-up. I had originally thought of adding a strobe or something similar, but the flash is so much less expensive and easy to use, right? Correct me if I'm wrong, here... Anyway, I don't know what all I need and have no idea where to start. Well, I have an *idea*... I'm thinking I'll need a (1) lightstand I have a Lumiquest soft box flash diffuser, which I'm really happy with. The set-up will compliment my Nikon N80 with SB-28 and will be used primarily for portraits and possibly weddings? I'd like to get an inexpensive flash that will do the job of backdrop lighting... maybe I should also invest in a (4)reflector of somekind? Place the additional flash to the right and the reflector on the left? My SB-28 will provide frontal lighting through the softbox on a flash bracket. Thanks for your advice!!! Oh, also... do any of you use ProShots? I've been really happy with their service, but am looking for any feedback from you pros out there... Amber
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Gerard |
I am not sure what you mean by adding a flash or a strobe. IMHO they are both the same thing. I suggest the most important thing if you are going to use flash/strobes is to get a decent FLASHMETER. You cannot rely on guide numbers or autoflash, so you must know exactly how much light is reaching your subject. As to where to place the lights -start with the classic lighting set-up. That is:
There have been books and books, articles and articles written about how to light subjects in portraiture and really your question cannot be answered in one short response. Try various photographic Web sites and search for LIGHTING. Good luck and lots of experimentation.
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