Help me with a purchase decision

[Nightscape]

I am going to be doing some senior portraits this fall. Should I sink $1000 into some moonlights for my apt. or should I spend the money on glass or something else?

The moonlights would be in my Apt. so If I did not buy them I would have to rent a studio.

Some of the portraits will be taken outside, but it rains here a lot.

[chris_m_atl]

If the moonlights will only be for a specific job, why not rent them for a week or two... AND buy some glass with the remaining money...;) Although, you already have all the lenses I would need.. :( --jealous

[Nightscape]

If the moonlights will only be for a specific job, why not rent them for a week or two... AND buy some glass...;)


well this is the thing. I will need to rent them 5 or 6 times because the portraits will not be at the same time.

[John Mireles]

What are moonlights?

If you're going to be using something a bunch, then I'd buy. And I'd buy good stuff. Don't cheap out.

John

[PhotosGuy]

I am going to be doing some senior portraits this fall. Is that your real business, or a sideline? I did my cousin's daughter last year, inside & outside & "cheaped out" with fairly good results.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/PhotosGuy/Kelly%20proofs/Kelly-Layout-6-28-07.jpg?t=1184768387

Simple 2 Light Portrait Set-up (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=128857)

So, I'd save the money for glass, but if you plan on doing this as a business, then good pro lights that you can depend on are a must.