Talk to me about lighting.

[NateNLogansDad]

For someone who doesn't know anything about studio lighting, any advice would be greatly appreciated. It's just one more thing I'd like to put on a Christmas wish list for myself. I was thinking about MacGyver'ing up a setup just to play with for now made from a work lamp and a whiteboard or something with aluminum foil just to get some basics down before I eventually make the splurge. My philosophy has always been to start out cheap (ghetto style) and learn what you can so you'll really appreciate something nicer later on.

With studio lighting do you still use an external flash? Like I said, I'm clueless.

 

[kangareaux]

For someone who doesn't know anything about studio lighting, any advice would be greatly appreciated. It's just one more thing I'd like to put on a Christmas wish list for myself. I was thinking about MacGyver'ing up a setup just to play with for now made from a work lamp and a whiteboard or something with aluminum foil just to get some basics down before I eventually make the splurge. My philosophy has always been to start out cheap (ghetto style) and learn what you can so you'll really appreciate something nicer later on.

With studio lighting do you still use an external flash? Like I said, I'm clueless.

Clueless here too. I'm looking at this for a starter kit...

http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-...ghting/dp/B001R9GW7S/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Anyone have any suggestions or comments on this kit? I'd really appreciate them!

 

[mabas9395]

Strobist.

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101.html

 

[JoeDif]

Depending on your budget, check out Adorama and B & H. They have some monolight outfits that are relatively affordable.

 

[Frantasmic]

http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Studio-Umbrella-Continuous-Lighting/dp/B001NDYTKA

Here is a pretty good starter kit that won't break the bank.