I just looked at the Vertex 200...it is awesome, but like you, I don't want to spend that much now..

I was just looking online and possibly the Lowepro Fastpack 350 will work..best Buy has it on sale too!!

I have a smaller bag that will hold an ipad but it isn't big enough for much else..which bag in you opinion is the best that will carry a laptop? Not too expensive though!

What is your opinion of the Lowepro Slingshot 202 AW? I just purchased one and I still haven't decided my opinion..I have a Nikon with 70-300, 18-55, and 50mm..so far..plenty of room but not sure of the sling concept..

Can I use any to trigger strobes?

Which speedlight should I consider for my Nikon D3100, I will be needing one that will work with strobes?

Since they are mostly of my kids just dont want to see their pics pop up edited into something unfavorable on some nasty site....never know these days. But they put pics on Facebook and who knows where they can go from there. I have my settings on private and friends only but not my kids!

Captain, I guess you do have a point there! I will have to get on my desktop and go through pictures and select a few. Thanks!

Well, thank you to everyone with "helpful" responses! I admit, I don't know all of the lingo! I basically just takes photos of my kids and some nature scenes, but mostly the kids. As for the equipment that I have, I am just getting a few things at a time. I have my shoot thru umbrella, strobes that I havent even attempted to use yet. I am looking into a flash mount, if that is what I should call it, but now exactly sure which one to get. I don't want to post any photos because I don't have a copyright or watermark on them because I am not sure how to do that either. Just need a little guidance on easiest way to do that! I have millions of questions but don't know where to start...have a good day everyone!!!

Also I need help on how to watermark or how to make a logo for photos

I have a Nikon D3100/18-55mm, 70-300mm, 50mm f1.8, light stands, backdrops...just dont really know how to set things up right and need help with poses, settings etc!