Lighting Suggestions

AMH25 · 26th of March 2009 (Thu)

Hi everyone,

I am hosting a boudoir photography marathon in a couple of months and I am in the process of getting all my gear together and sorting out what's what and I am in serious need of help with what type of lighting I should get.

It is at a local hotel with a minimal amount of natural light. I have an on camera flash with a Gary Fong lightsphere and a reflector but I would like to purchase a simple and AFFORDABLE lighting kit. Any suggestions?

notmydog · 26th of March 2009 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMH25

Hi everyone,

I am hosting a boudoir photography marathon in a couple of months and I am in the process of getting all my gear together and sorting out what's what and I am in serious need of help with what type of lighting I should get.

It is at a local hotel with a minimal amount of natural light. I have an on camera flash with a Gary Fong lightsphere and a reflector but I would like to purchase a simple and AFFORDABLE lighting kit. Any suggestions?

You may want to think about renting equipment for the day. If you only do this every once in a while, it may make sense. If you're "close" to TO you can look at Headshots, or Vistek. He're the rental page from Headshots: http://www.headshotsrentals.com/rentals/value_kits.html

The benefit is that you would get the use of better equipment than you could likely afford to buy. The downside is that you're renting...

If you're intent on buying check out craigslist. They seem to have a never-ending supply of gear for sale, from low-end and up.

Good luck with your shoot.

Cheers.

hawk911 · 26th of March 2009 (Thu)

I'd suggest renting too, if you can't afford to buy it outright now. They should run a few hundred for the weekend.

If you can afford to buy; I'd suggest the Genesis 200 kit, or the Elinchrom Dlite2 kit. Both can use the same modifiers- like softboxes, snoots, reflectors, etc. The Genesis is less than the Dlite kit, but a worthy entry level kit.

kenwood33 · 28th of March 2009 (Sat)

I agree with above. With vistek their weekend rental rate is quite reasonable. If you go cheap, say ebay lighting, you are looking to spend 300 minimum for 2 strobes with umbrellas and lightstands. Better yet invite people who have lighting gears and share.

chris78cpr · 29th of March 2009 (Sun)

I'd say rent some stuff, you'll get a decent Elinchrom set with boxes for a good price.

If your convinced on buying then look at a D-Lite set that you can then continue to grow and add more heads/boxes too etc.

Patrick · 30th of March 2009 (Mon)

Alienbees are an economical choice and good lights, at least all of my research leads to that conclusion. I just bought some and am awaiting delivery.

TooManyHobbies · 31st of March 2009 (Tue)

Flashlight, tripod....

The second image is light painting done with a flashlight.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=647479

lights on
focus
lights off
flashlight on
click
paint light for 15-30s in manual at f8 or higher

hawk911 · 31st of March 2009 (Tue)

those are cool Jeff. Nicely done.

TooManyHobbies · 31st of March 2009 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMH25

Hi everyone,

I am hosting a boudoir photography marathon in a couple of months and I am in the process of getting all my gear together and sorting out what's what and I am in serious need of help with what type of lighting I should get.

It is at a local hotel with a minimal amount of natural light. I have an on camera flash with a Gary Fong lightsphere and a reflector but I would like to purchase a simple and AFFORDABLE lighting kit. Any suggestions?

Hard to know what to recommend without knowing how much you want to spend.

amonline · 3rd of April 2009 (Fri)

If it were me, (assuming you have at least a speedlight) I'd get a Wescott Apollo kit and stand. If you cannot afford wireless remotes, just get a long sync cable for now. Balance between the flash and available, stopping down slightly on the avail light.

26th of March 2009 (Thu)	#1
AMH25 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East of Toronto, Canada Posts: 6	Lighting Suggestions Hi everyone, I am hosting a boudoir photography marathon in a couple of months and I am in the process of getting all my gear together and sorting out what's what and I am in serious need of help with what type of lighting I should get. It is at a local hotel with a minimal amount of natural light. I have an on camera flash with a Gary Fong lightsphere and a reflector but I would like to purchase a simple and AFFORDABLE lighting kit. Any suggestions? __________________ Amanda Morrison-Hill www.amh-photo.com

26th of March 2009 (Thu)	#3
hawk911 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Racine, Wisconsin Posts: 10,396 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Lighting Suggestions I'd suggest renting too, if you can't afford to buy it outright now. They should run a few hundred for the weekend. If you can afford to buy; I'd suggest the Genesis 200 kit, or the Elinchrom Dlite2 kit. Both can use the same modifiers- like softboxes, snoots, reflectors, etc. The Genesis is less than the Dlite kit, but a worthy entry level kit. __________________ HAWK Photography Gallery FB Fan page \|_My gear: 5D & 40D (gripped), 580exII, 550ex, Canon 24-70 L & 85 f1.8, Sigma 24-70 & 70-200 f2.8, Kit 18-55, Sigma 1.4xtc; Elinchrom Whore, Cacti, Interfit triggers, Speedotron BD and Kacey Grid, Explorer XT battery

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kenwood33 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,852 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Lighting Suggestions I agree with above. With vistek their weekend rental rate is quite reasonable. If you go cheap, say ebay lighting, you are looking to spend 300 minimum for 2 strobes with umbrellas and lightstands. Better yet invite people who have lighting gears and share. __________________ Gearlist

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chris78cpr Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London - UK Posts: 585	Re: Lighting Suggestions I'd say rent some stuff, you'll get a decent Elinchrom set with boxes for a good price. If your convinced on buying then look at a D-Lite set that you can then continue to grow and add more heads/boxes too etc. __________________ Canon 5dmkii \| 7d \| Canon 1dmkii \| Canon 400D \| Canon 10D \| Canon 1VHS \| Canon Eos 3 \| 17-40F4L \| 24-105F4LIS \| 70-200F2.8LIS \| 100-400LIS \| 15F2.8 \| 20F1.8EX \| 50F1.4 \| 85F1.8 \| 100F2.8 Macro \| 2 x 550EX \| 1.4xII Hasselblad 500CM \| 80mm F2.8 CFE \| A12 back \| WLF

30th of March 2009 (Mon)	#6
Patrick Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WV Posts: 596	Re: Lighting Suggestions Alienbees are an economical choice and good lights, at least all of my research leads to that conclusion. I just bought some and am awaiting delivery. __________________ Bodies, Lenses, Lights, Stands, Transmitters, Receivers, Tripods, Meters, etc...

31st of March 2009 (Tue)	#7
TooManyHobbies Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA! Posts: 2,558 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Lighting Suggestions Flashlight, tripod.... The second image is light painting done with a flashlight. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=647479 lights on focus lights off flashlight on click paint light for 15-30s in manual at f8 or higher __________________ *~ Jeff* Canon EOS-1DX & 1Ds MkIII, 20D(IR), G12, G9, G5, ... Gear List JMM Photography ~ Discovering Art in Everyday Life \| Model Mayhem #675060 Last edited by TooManyHobbies : 31st of March 2009 (Tue) at 08:59.

31st of March 2009 (Tue)	#8
hawk911 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Racine, Wisconsin Posts: 10,396 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Lighting Suggestions those are cool Jeff. Nicely done. __________________ HAWK Photography Gallery FB Fan page \|_My gear: 5D & 40D (gripped), 580exII, 550ex, Canon 24-70 L & 85 f1.8, Sigma 24-70 & 70-200 f2.8, Kit 18-55, Sigma 1.4xtc; Elinchrom Whore, Cacti, Interfit triggers, Speedotron BD and Kacey Grid, Explorer XT battery

3rd of April 2009 (Fri)	#10
amonline Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,402	Re: Lighting Suggestions If it were me, (assuming you have at least a speedlight) I'd get a Wescott Apollo kit and stand. If you cannot afford wireless remotes, just get a long sync cable for now. Balance between the flash and available, stopping down slightly on the avail light. __________________ aLan 5DII x2, 15FE, 24L, 35L, 50L, 85L, 100M, 70-200L

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