Bought Some Lights Today

[Squid31]

I can't figure out why I waited until just before spring to purchase some studio lights, but no one ever said I was very smart. :coocoo: Sure would have made the winter go buy a bit better if I would have had these to play with. Oh well. I have a whole whack of learning ahead of me, so if any of you have any good websites that I can look at, please post up a link.

I popped off around 50 frames when I got the lights out of the box, and I thought these 2 came out ok. Man I really need to find some models. :laugh:

 

[Chili]

Man I really need to find some models. :laugh:

Well only because your a friend, but remember I'll only do "implied nudity" :laugh:

BTW I've finally made up my mind, we'll see you in Indy.

 

[Squid31]

So you are saying that I should bring them and we can do a raunchy hotel shoot? :yikes:

Check your email for details.

 

[Bspeed]

Awesome! What did you get ?

 

[Squid31]

I got the set at the bottom of this web page. http://www.opusprophoto.com/products/lighting_kits/l_series_kits.html

Nothing great, but plenty good enough to learn with.

 

[Bspeed]

looks pretty sweet. I was wondering if you went crazy and got some big bucks stuff :)
I use a couple of "alien bees".

 

[Squid31]

I was looking at getting some bees, but it looked like a pain in the butt to import them into Canada, not to mention the cost at the border. I figured these would get me started in a studio type setting, and could always upgrade if I figure them out and if I actually use them.

 

[Bspeed]

truly, the hassles you guys have with imports, along with other countries really bites.
You'll do well.
In my Portrait/still life class, yea the instructor, a pro, does reccomend high bucks stuff, (much more than you or I spent )but he also shows that super-effective ligthing can be done, no matter what the cost of the equipment.
two items for your wish list:
1.largest softbox you can afford
2. two "grids" with pretty narrow angles.
we used the above in class to make shots that were very good.