I did a ton of searching around and felt really good with getting this kit. I've used it a few times already and really like the results. I have to say that it's way more power than I'm used to. My old JTL strobe is 160 watts, these total 600. You can also change the intensity of the modeling light which is cool. It's all very foreign to me and I have SO MUCH to learn.
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This thing is a life saver. It has many functions but it's main purpose is to get the flash higher so you don't get harsh shadows on the face and silhouettes against the wall. It also allows you to turn your camera and shoot a portrait (vertically) and the flash still remains at the top whereas if your flash is mounted on the top of your camera, when you turn the camera vertically the flash will point to the side.
No explanation needed for this piece of crucial equimpent. I already had a reflector but it was much smaller than this. Some day soon I'll need to get an even larger reflector. This was used in the most recent photo I took of Sarah here.
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I really hate bragging and/or boasting but I have to mention the fact that Sarah and I just got done relaunching our business website. It's been hard working until 3am every morning but I'm glad we finally got it done.
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Just in case you were curious, here is the high tech, high quality, professional level setup for the Schlafly series I did a few days back...
http://www.betterphoto.com/home.asp
http://www.photozone.de/active/news/index.jsp
Yep, that's right. Sarah is learning to shoot! We snagged the Canon Rebel XTi and she's working her way through the same book that taught me how to shoot; Understanding Exposure
After being on hiatus for so long it's time for me to regurgitate all of my linking goodness. First up, a very important part of my photography diet is StudioLighting.net.
I got some new gear. After my 300d died I was out of commission for what seemed like an eternity. I bought a canon 30d and I'm back in the photo game! It's amazing how fast you lose momentum when your gear goes whack.
The following is a tutorial on how to create an extension tube / reverse mount for a standard 18-55mm lens using common plumbing supplies found at your local hardware store.
Time for a ghetto tutorial. Using a CD jewel case we'll make a nice gel light.
Building a light box is pretty easy stuff. A light box is particularly useful for product photography where you need a nice white background. Many people find that their products will actually sell faster with a more professional looking photo. Here you'll find a step by step on how to build your own DIY light box.
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Your site is looking hotter by the day mate... Great design and implementation without going overboard with the scripts etc.