Basic kit for outdoor portraits

[SusanH1970]

Originally Posted by zona5101

check out a photoflex light disc holder... fits on a lightstand... then you can use your 5in1 and position it anywhere including overhead/behind your subject to block/soften the light...
you can use it to hold collapable backgrounds too if your light stand is tall enough...
Photoflex Telescopic Litedisc Holder - 36-67" DL-BHOLDER

That's cool! However, light stands don't run as well as assistants do whilst chasing toddlers.

Might be worth it for older subjects/families, though.

[RLucas]

I'm in love with Michelle Moore. She swears by wearing a white shirt as a reflector. I have tried it a few times, and it really works. She is notorious for using buildings, walls, whatever she can find to get light. Here is a link that I have probably posted in to the ground about her thought process. Can't help it. I love her!
http://x-equals.com/blog/?p=2759

[zona5101]

Originally Posted by RLucas

I'm in love with Michelle Moore. She swears by wearing a white shirt as a reflector. I have tried it a few times, and it really works. She is notorious for using buildings, walls, whatever she can find to get light. Here is a link that I have probably posted in to the ground about her thought process. Can't help it. I love her!
http://x-equals.com/blog/?p=2759

what about white boxer/briefs? i could probably get some good fill light off of those...

[SusanH1970]

Originally Posted by RLucas

I'm in love with Michelle Moore. She swears by wearing a white shirt as a reflector. I have tried it a few times, and it really works. She is notorious for using buildings, walls, whatever she can find to get light. Here is a link that I have probably posted in to the ground about her thought process. Can't help it. I love her!
http://x-equals.com/blog/?p=2759

I'd read this tip on another forum a couple of years ago, and I actually went out and bought 3 white shirts just to wear for sessions. Michelle Moore does do some really lovely work.