monk3y wrote in post #9763280
While talking, she asked me if I already have a reflector... I said what reflector? I don't even have a flash yet as I am saving for a tripod first, then flash then the tokina 11-16.
She then said, If and when I get my D90 I will buy a reflector first, then a photography tent and a soft box. I was like what?? are you for real? you should buy a flash first at least and tripod (in any order) then the rest after that, studio kits etc..
My questions are,
what are they teaching in the beginners seminar/short course?
how come she wants a reflector first?
and how come she is not buying either a flash or a tripod first?
haha Im just wondering also, if any of you bought a reflector first instead of a flash? was my answer/advice correct? please enlighten me... as I have no plans of attending a seminar unless I am invited for free as I can't really afford it.
While talking, she asked me if I already have a reflector... I said what reflector? I don't even have a flash yet as I am saving for a tripod first, then flash then the tokina 11-16.
She then said, If and when I get my D90 I will buy a reflector first, then a photography tent and a soft box. I was like what?? are you for real? you should buy a flash first at least and tripod (in any order) then the rest after that, studio kits etc..
My questions are,
what are they teaching in the beginners seminar/short course?
how come she wants a reflector first?
and how come she is not buying either a flash or a tripod first?
haha Im just wondering also, if any of you bought a reflector first instead of a flash? was my answer/advice correct? please enlighten me... as I have no plans of attending a seminar unless I am invited for free as I can't really afford it.
As mentioned reflectors can be used outdoors to redirect natural light. The subject can hold it below them (as if they were holding a basket or something) so that the light comes up on their face for headshots.
Perhaps the softbox she is looking at is one that comes in a kit with a strobe included.
I agree a hotshoe flash is essential (for me the next most important thing to your "standard" lens) but if she wants to set up a studio she would likely be using strobes of some sort.
