Murtasma,
Right now, I currently have virtually no equipment, other than my camera. It is a canon Rebel T1i. I have used regular aluminum shop lamps in the past to light videos and portrait style photography for my portfolio I keep at my salon I work at. The results have been less than stellar, but they were good enough to show my work. Besides, it is amazing what Photoshop can do. lol.
I have studied portraiture lighting, and am proficient in the placement and concepts of lighting correctly. I just am ready to move up in the world for lights that are cleaner.
I definitly want strobes as opposed to hot lights. My only problem is being confused by the vast selection that is out there. Like I said in my original post, I consider this more of just something fun for me to do. I don't plan on using photography to make money, so I don't want to invest tons of money into, since the lights won't be "paying for themselves" eventually.
My shots usually consist of shoulders up....paying attention to details of makeup and hair colour and styles. Of course, having lights that are versatile enough to do the ocassional artistic shoot.
My budget is very minimal, roughly $800. I would like some standard things..... softboxes and beauty dish for sure. I am hoping to find a kit than includes all of the things i am lookingsI foror.... stands... refletors...strobes....softboxes. I have found some nice setups that include most of what i am looking for with the exception of the beauty dish, which i will buy seperatly.
I am excited about developing this hobby into something a bit more refined. Thank you to both you and SusanH1970 for your replies to my post. I appreciate it more than you know!
Regards,
Cody
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