Impressions: I do have to add that I am constantly amazed that people who don't understand the basics of exposure (f-stops and aperture, film speed and how they relate to each-other) are willing to spend money on even more equipment that they don't know how to use. Don't get me wrong, I didn't...

This book is suggested by the author of the blog I referenced above: Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers I can't vouch for it, but it certainly sounds like a good place for a lot of folks here to start...