Here are a couple of links that show effects of the different lights that make up great portraits. They even have diagrams, photos to show how the scenarios are set up http://www.lowel.com/edu/components_interview.html http://www.ppmag.com/web-exclusives/2008/03/tutorial-lighting-for-impact.html This...

Has anyone "effectively" used hot lights and flash at the same time? I know this doesn't sound good. BUT... I only have one 800 Alien Bee, one SB600 and three 500 watt hot lights (that i haven't used since i got the Bee). I want to use the Alien Bee as the main light (in a large softbox...

I am just starting out and need suggestions on backdrop set. Where do you suggest I should go first. Overwhelmed with searching the internet. Need simple ideas of backdrop stands, lighting. What do you suggest?

I am very new to taking portraits. I have only been doing it for about 10 months and mostly have done outside with natural lighting. I live in Minnesota and with winter very closely upon us I want to start some inside pictures. I got some lights for my birthday, nothing special. Just a three light set...

2 Questions: 1) Any advice or suggestions for taking photos of pets/animals if you have to use a flash? 2) Suggestions how to fix animal "red eye" in post? What's the best way to take photos of your furry family members or other animals when you have to use a flash but you want to avoid...

With the money I just received for selling an image in a juried art show I am planning on buying this lighting kit from Mpex.com http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,12313.html Any thoughts? It looks good to me obviously, but what do ya all think? It does not come with the cords for universal hotshoe adapter...

Hello my fellow Mpixers, I just purchased two AB 800's and got them yesterday. I also purchased two umbrellas from B&H photo (white w/removable black backing). I am so excited about using them. I have been asked to help a friend with upcoming prom pics next week so I need a few pointers on keeping...

I have two White Lightning Ultra Zap 800's and I am ready to add on and don't know what to get. I took photo classes in college and have a photo business that is doing well. But I was never taught studio lighting and set up. I bought one of the Ultra Zap's and later another one and have just...

I just watched a video someone recommended me watching a while back about lighting. I have a speedlite, and in the video, there's the option of using an umbrella with the speedlite. What all do I need to make that work and is there a specific umbrella I'd need to use? I would prefer to use a...

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