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12/12/2011 03:17:30 PM · #1 |
Hi all! I have recently invested in a T1i that so far I love. I'm looking to expand my lens collection now and I've had my eye on the 85mm 1.8. I have never really been interested in studio/portrait shooting but it's certainly gotten my attention with this new lens.
My question is concerning lighting, though. I am just looking to do some portraits/model shots in the near future once I do get the lens (couple months) and I'm sort of at a stand still when it comes to where to start. I have looked a little at options of continuous light sources and also an off-camera flash into an umbrella/softbox or something of the likes. I do not yet have a flash, so I would be starting from the ground up in terms of a flash and all accessories.
Can anyone point me in the right direction in what may be recommended? I'm not looking to spend a ton since so far this is just for hobby and experiementing, so certainly cost is a big factor. Thanks! |
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12/12/2011 03:44:58 PM · #2 |
I know your gear is Canon but if you can get your hands on it I can really recommend the "Nikon School presents A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting" DVD. Photographers Bob Krist and Joe McNally start in the studio with the absolute basics of portrait photography and it gets more complex (and informative) from there as they tackle more advanced lighting techniques including gels, gobos etc. Some really great ideas and techniques as they go on location to shoot a wedding, a ballet company and a fishing boat at sunset (using 22 speedlites!). Of course it's designed to sell Nikon gear but there's much, much more to the DVD than the gear. It's on amazon but you might be able to get it cheaper elsewhere:
//www.amazon.com/Nikon-School-presents-Creative-Lighting/dp/B001KJ91V4
Good luck in your search! |
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12/12/2011 03:48:51 PM · #3 |
www.strobist.com Read Lighting 101 and 102.
Message edited by author 2011-12-12 15:49:00.
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12/12/2011 04:11:41 PM · #4 |
That's the best advice and what is eventually mentioned in almost all of the threads in which this topic is mentioned.
Here's one of those recent threads in which you will find some useful information......and suggestions to go to the Strobist Blog for lessons 101 and 102. |
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12/14/2011 09:01:55 AM · #5 |
| Thank you guys for the information, sorry to be redundant as I'm sure there have been many posts on lighting. |
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