Umbrella help.... i don't know where to start

[str8addicted]

i'm looking to pick up some umbrella's to add to my strobist (430ex & 430ez) set up but i have no idea what to go with. i will be shooting bikini/glamour indor & outdoor mostly bouncing.... Suggestions or a lil direction on what i need to be looking for.


thanx in advance

[Curtis N]

Start with one silver and one white convertible around 42 inch. Experiment to see what you like.

[Jannie]

Also you can reflect off the white umbrella or shoot through it which may make the light softer (less harsh shadows).