I am just so confused ..

I have spent the last week reading about setting up a studio light, and now am more confused than ever where to start. Cos I have never done this, I dont want to buy the wrong equipment .. and to start with I just want to a simple set up so I can take portraits of kiddies / people.

Can anyone help me what I need to do. And I dont even have a separate flash so need even one of those from what I am reading.

My budget would be $1k which would include everything to start with.

There's no reason I know of that requires a separate flash with studio lights.

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