on camera flash (Page 4): Portrait is nice, but the setup isn't practical for most any outdoor shots is it? I use a old Plume Wafer 100- it's 30 x 40 inches. 24" might work depending...

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

Portrait is nice, but the setup isn't practical for most any outdoor shots is it?

GoofyNewfie wrote:

quote=Joelbarton87 i can get the flash and the tr... (show quote)

Joelbarton87 Loc: Hereford u.k

ok here is what i have so far

Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Flashgun + Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter from procamerashop £600

Westcott 2334 Apollo Recessed Front 28 inch Light Modifier £120

Lite Genius Lite-Scoop £30

Studio Lighting Stand New 300cm 10ft Air Cushioned Light Stand £32

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Screamin Scott wrote:

Portrait is nice, but the setup isn't practical for most any outdoor shots is it?

I've done this outside- but you would be better off with an assistant. Just depends on how much work you want to put into it.
This is mostly an exapmle of what you would use to get this lighting.

Joelbarton87 Loc: Hereford u.k

can i ask your opinion on this do you think its ok

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170736105935?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

That should work great.

Joelbarton87 wrote:

can i ask your opinion on this do you think its ok

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170736105935?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

Joelbarton87 Loc: Hereford u.k

CaptainC wrote:

That should work great.

Joelbarton87 wrote:

can i ask your opinion on this do you think its ok

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170736105935?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

thanks

Weddingguy Loc: British Columbia - Canada

Joelbarton87 wrote:

ok here is what i have so far

Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Flashgun + Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter from procamerashop £600

Westcott 2334 Apollo Recessed Front 28 inch Light Modifier £120

Lite Genius Lite-Scoop £30

Studio Lighting Stand New 300cm 10ft Air Cushioned Light Stand £32

Excellent choices! I have two of those Ebay 10 foot light stands and they are great. Have been pounding them to death for about three years and they are holding up really well. Don't forget a sandbag or two . . . or an assistant to watch over the stands. It really hurts to watch your new Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Flashgun and softbox hit the ground from 10 feet up :(

Since your wife sounds like she is behind you all the way, you might want to recruit her to be your second set of eyes. When you first get started shooting portraits, especially groups, you tend to get yourself wrapped up in lighting and camera settings. Having someone watching for crooked clothing, untucked shirts, sunglasses, gum chewers and flys left open, can be the difference between success and failure to get the pro finished look. :mrgreen:

Joelbarton87 Loc: Hereford u.k

does any one know if the Westcott 2334 Apollo Recessed Front 28 inch Light Modifier will come with the hot shoe mount or do i have to get that seperately ?

Joelbarton87 Loc: Hereford u.k

i read this review just before looking to buy the item can any one tell me if they have personal experience with the F J Westcott 2334 Apollo Recessed Front 28inch Light Modifier

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B00022KOWU/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

Joelbarton87 wrote:

i read this review just before looking to buy the item can any one tell me if they have personal experience with the F J Westcott 2334 Apollo Recessed Front 28inch Light Modifier

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B00022KOWU/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

I cannot comment on the Wescott, but I have several friends that use the Lastolite EZ box with their speedlights and love it.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000A0GCXE/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk/277-3904102-7318436

Joelbarton87 Loc: Hereford u.k

CaptainC wrote:

quote=Joelbarton87 i read this review just before... (show quote)

am i being thick i cant find a hight on the stand ?

Weddingguy Loc: British Columbia - Canada

Joelbarton87 wrote:

quote=CaptainC quote=Joelbarton87 i read this re... (show quote)

This is the heading on the light stand that you have posted the link to above:

Studio Lighting Stand New 300cm 10ft Air Cushioned Light Stand

Joelbarton87 Loc: Hereford u.k

Weddingguy wrote:

quote=Joelbarton87 quote=CaptainC quote=Joelbar... (show quote)

would this item would be ok then as a kit ?

Joelbarton87 Loc: Hereford u.k

ok going to sound realy silly now prob but is the Hotshoe plate the mount ?

Weddingguy Loc: British Columbia - Canada

Here are a couple of video tutorials that will not only help you decide what you need . . . but more important, how to use them effectively. Check them out:

On location portraits
http://www.sekonic.com/Whatisyourspecialty/Photographer/Videos/Location-Environmental-Portrait-Photography.aspx

Pocket Wizard Webinar #1 - off-camera flash
http://www.pocketwizard.com/videos/education/webinar1

Pocket Wizard Webinar #2 - off-camera flash
http://www.pocketwizard.com/videos/education/webinar2

Pocket Wizard Webinar #5 - Using High Speed Sync
http://www.pocketwizard.com/videos/education/webinar5

Pocket Wizard Webinar #8 - One Speedlight Portraits
http://www.pocketwizard.com/videos/education/webinar8