kitten05 asked:


I’m trying to put together an at home photo studio, i just need to know what lights to get? What type of lighting do i need for a small at home studio?

camokhazi asked:


I have a 2 light set up with brolly and 60cm softbox and am looking for some good tutorials on how best to set these up for portraits.

Justwondering asked:


example. I am setting up in a spare room that is 11×10. Could i use a light kit that was 135 watts-second? Does it matter the size of the room?

Merriweather asked:


Namely – Muslin, Seamless Paper, Background Stands, Lighting
Please tell me only ones that YOU, personally would order from! I don’t want to order shifty or unreliable equipment!
If you are photographers, please give me a seller/store’s name on e-bay or Amazon that you personally have ordered from. I am not super knowledgeable and don’t want to buy crappy stuff! Thanks for the suggestions!

Rob L asked:


I will be shooting in a very small (9 feet square) room. It’s windowless and has a very strong fluorescent overhead light that is too bright in places and casts extreme shadows.

I will be shooting myself teaching at a green marker board, and would like a nice even light that reduces shadows.

What kind of lighting can I rig up on a budget (less than $200 for starters)?

letsmakeboth asked:


I purchased a book about lighting and found myself a bit overwhelmed with the seemingly random order in which information was provided. It made it hard to wrap my head around.

For perspective I’ve recently spent a considerable amount of time learning about exposure and white balance, but feel I don’t know nearly enough about light. Interested in information regarding both studio and natural lighting.

kevin w asked:


I have a canon digital xti and im basically looking for a good book that goes in depth about lighting and using studio lighting for portraits and tells me about what lights are good and talks about using flashes.

crow jane asked:


I want to begin learning and experimenting with studio lighting. I have a project in mind and am prepared to spend years on this if necessary. My friend lent me some meniscus lights and reflectors, but I want some softboxes or umbrella diffusers + my own lights + light stands + reflectors. Help?

Liberty asked:


Have you ever looked into your rearview mirror around sunset and your eyes glow? I can’t for the life of me figure out how to replicate that with studio lighting, if there IS a way, that is?
How can you do that? Where do you place the lights?