Recommendation of lighting setup....please

AccidentalArt · 17th of April 2008 (Thu)

I do the photo's for my girls dance studio, but while they are dancing. The owner has asked me to do a scheduled shoot where i can have a backdrop, controlled lighting , etc...

Currently I have a Metz54MZ for miscellaneous shots but guess that i'll need a real light(s) with softbox, diffuser or something.

I know zero about this aspect but feel like taking the challenge.

Any tips?

Thanks in advance for your comments.

I'll be doing some reading here as well.....http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=138912

Robert

tim · 18th of April 2008 (Fri)

Consider renting a small lighting kit instead of buying. You proably don't need much, a couple of lights in soft boxes and maybe a background/hair light.

AccidentalArt · 18th of April 2008 (Fri)

Thanks Tim. I was thinking of a small AB kit. I've been wanting one for a home studio but really couldnt justify it. If this gig would pay for it, i'd be real happy and end up with a light setup, even if not a super one.

I have two great looking little girls that dance competitively therfore inhouse models

tim · 18th of April 2008 (Fri)

Two AB800s, get stands, umbrellas, soft boxes etc from B&H. Or B&H sells one brand that's decent and reasonably priced, I forget which one, it's in an FAQ I wrote somewhere in this forum.

tim · 18th of April 2008 (Fri)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=113639

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AccidentalArt Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston areas Posts: 609 IMAGE EDITING OK	Recommendation of lighting setup....please I do the photo's for my girls dance studio, but while they are dancing. The owner has asked me to do a scheduled shoot where i can have a backdrop, controlled lighting , etc... Currently I have a Metz54MZ for miscellaneous shots but guess that i'll need a real light(s) with softbox, diffuser or something. I know zero about this aspect but feel like taking the challenge. Any tips? Thanks in advance for your comments. I'll be doing some reading here as well.....http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=138912 Robert __________________ 7D, RebelXT, 30D, 50mm 1.8, 85mm 1.8, Sigma 70-200 2.8 Macro, Sigma 1.4x TC, Tamron 17-50 2.8, Metz 54, 100-400IS, Kenko Ext Tube Set, 24-70 2.8, 180mm Macro, (2) GoPro Last edited by AccidentalArt : 17th of April 2008 (Thu) at 18:05. Reason: to not get blasted for not searching or reading whats here

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tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,928 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Recommendation of lighting setup....please Consider renting a small lighting kit instead of buying. You proably don't need much, a couple of lights in soft boxes and maybe a background/hair light. __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

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AccidentalArt Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston areas Posts: 609 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Recommendation of lighting setup....please Thanks Tim. I was thinking of a small AB kit. I've been wanting one for a home studio but really couldnt justify it. If this gig would pay for it, i'd be real happy and end up with a light setup, even if not a super one. I have two great looking little girls that dance competitively therfore inhouse models __________________ 7D, RebelXT, 30D, 50mm 1.8, 85mm 1.8, Sigma 70-200 2.8 Macro, Sigma 1.4x TC, Tamron 17-50 2.8, Metz 54, 100-400IS, Kenko Ext Tube Set, 24-70 2.8, 180mm Macro, (2) GoPro

18th of April 2008 (Fri)	#4
tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,928 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Recommendation of lighting setup....please Two AB800s, get stands, umbrellas, soft boxes etc from B&H. Or B&H sells one brand that's decent and reasonably priced, I forget which one, it's in an FAQ I wrote somewhere in this forum. __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

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tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,928 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Recommendation of lighting setup....please http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=113639 __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

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