Comments on: I want to purchase some lighting to assist in photography what is the best way to start? http://www.homelightingco.com/i-want-to-purchase-some-lighting-to-assist-in-photography-what-is-the-best-way-to-start/ Interior and Outdoor Lighting Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:46:05 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Michelle Jones http://www.homelightingco.com/i-want-to-purchase-some-lighting-to-assist-in-photography-what-is-the-best-way-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-440 Michelle Jones Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:15:34 +0000 http://www.homelightingco.com/i-want-to-purchase-some-lighting-to-assist-in-photography-what-is-the-best-way-to-start/#comment-440 Strobist.com is the best place to start. To get the kit, have a look around flea markets, school fetes and car boot/garage sales you will be surprised at what people are selling for peanuts. When you are starting out, stay away from huge studio flashes, unless you are going to buy a studio in the near future or expect all of your shoots to take place indoors with a high ceiling, then just don't bother, it's a waste of money. If you don't want to shell out £300 on a dedicated flash, an old one will do the trick. To reduce the light output - One layer of handkerchief = -1 stop. Lightsands can be ought for as little as £5 if you shop around and an unbrella/brolly can be had for under £20. The trick is to shop around, the internet is a wonderful thing and always keep your eyes open at markets, fairs ect... Good Luck! [who]<a href="http://www.goldbuyingguide.com/blog/"> Michelle Jones</a> Strobist.com is the best place to start.

To get the kit, have a look around flea markets, school fetes and car boot/garage sales you will be surprised at what people are selling for peanuts.

When you are starting out, stay away from huge studio flashes, unless you are going to buy a studio in the near future or expect all of your shoots to take place indoors with a high ceiling, then just don’t bother, it’s a waste of money.

If you don’t want to shell out £300 on a dedicated flash, an old one will do the trick.

To reduce the light output – One layer of handkerchief = -1 stop.

Lightsands can be ought for as little as £5 if you shop around and an unbrella/brolly can be had for under £20.

The trick is to shop around, the internet is a wonderful thing and always keep your eyes open at markets, fairs ect…

Good Luck! [who] Michelle Jones

]]> By: CiaoChao http://www.homelightingco.com/i-want-to-purchase-some-lighting-to-assist-in-photography-what-is-the-best-way-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-439 CiaoChao Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:50:41 +0000 http://www.homelightingco.com/i-want-to-purchase-some-lighting-to-assist-in-photography-what-is-the-best-way-to-start/#comment-439 Probably looking at around £200 for the cheapest kit. More if you want something more decent and complete. Also if you're shooting Sony-Minolta you'll need an additional adapter. [who]<a href="http://www.resumebutler.com/"> CiaoChao</a> Probably looking at around £200 for the cheapest kit. More if you want something more decent and complete.

Also if you’re shooting Sony-Minolta you’ll need an additional adapter. [who] CiaoChao

]]> By: Charlotte http://www.homelightingco.com/i-want-to-purchase-some-lighting-to-assist-in-photography-what-is-the-best-way-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-438 Charlotte Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:21:37 +0000 http://www.homelightingco.com/i-want-to-purchase-some-lighting-to-assist-in-photography-what-is-the-best-way-to-start/#comment-438 I use builders lights from b&q, not quite as good as the real thing but make a huge difference and for a tenth of the price! some photos done using these lights on here :) [who]<a href="http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/"> Charlotte</a> I use builders lights from b&q, not quite as good as the real thing but make a huge difference and for a tenth of the price!

some photos done using these lights on here :) [who] Charlotte

]]> By: Thorbard http://www.homelightingco.com/i-want-to-purchase-some-lighting-to-assist-in-photography-what-is-the-best-way-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-437 Thorbard Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:51:59 +0000 http://www.homelightingco.com/i-want-to-purchase-some-lighting-to-assist-in-photography-what-is-the-best-way-to-start/#comment-437 Check out for more details of what you can do with just simple flashguns, like the Canon Speedlights and Nikon Speedlites. [who]<a href="http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/"> Thorbard</a> Check out for more details of what you can do with just simple flashguns, like the Canon Speedlights and Nikon Speedlites. [who] Thorbard

]]> By: Marco M http://www.homelightingco.com/i-want-to-purchase-some-lighting-to-assist-in-photography-what-is-the-best-way-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-436 Marco M Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:08:59 +0000 http://www.homelightingco.com/i-want-to-purchase-some-lighting-to-assist-in-photography-what-is-the-best-way-to-start/#comment-436 Paul C. Buff, the guy who manufacturers Alien Bees, White Lightning and Zeus strobes recommends buying one monolight and one light-modifier such as an umbrella -- then learning to use it, and adding more as needed. I think that's a good idea. Alien Bees are a good value for the money - not equal to high-end strobes, but definitely usable in a studio-situation. Check this website for lots of good, objective information: [who]<a href="http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/"> Marco M</a> Paul C. Buff, the guy who manufacturers Alien Bees, White Lightning and Zeus strobes recommends buying one monolight and one light-modifier such as an umbrella — then learning to use it, and adding more as needed. I think that’s a good idea. Alien Bees are a good value for the money – not equal to high-end strobes, but definitely usable in a studio-situation. Check this website for lots of good, objective information:
[who] Marco M

]]> By: mike-from-spain http://www.homelightingco.com/i-want-to-purchase-some-lighting-to-assist-in-photography-what-is-the-best-way-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-435 mike-from-spain Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:32:11 +0000 http://www.homelightingco.com/i-want-to-purchase-some-lighting-to-assist-in-photography-what-is-the-best-way-to-start/#comment-435 Go to your local photography shop, see what sort of things they recommend, look at the prices, then look on Ebay and get them from there, usually a lot cheaper. Slave flash into a proper photography umbrella is usually the best way. Photographers studio lights might come a little cheaper, BUT, the bulbs are expensive, don't last long. [who]<a href="http://www.completeschools.com/"> mike-from-spain</a> Go to your local photography shop, see what sort of things they recommend, look at the prices, then look on Ebay and get them from there, usually a lot cheaper. Slave flash into a proper photography umbrella is usually the best way. Photographers studio lights might come a little cheaper, BUT, the bulbs are expensive, don’t last long. [who] mike-from-spain

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