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    Event setup.

    No dilemma at all. forget the actual background at the moment. Just be sure you can light any subject properly so that they stand out from whatever is behind them. Remember you will be selling portraits so get good at portraits. When you graduate to blown white backgrounds (not technically...
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    Event setup.

    Ben, Just because everybody seems to be providing Hi Key don't assume it is the most popular? just because it is what you see the most of. Unless actually requested by a customer we do not offer Hi Key and it is amazing the number of times you hear comments like:- "Thank god you are not doing...
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    Event setup.

    You have set yourself a budget of £300 for lighting but how are you going to print and sell. The key to Event Photography is 'Print on Site'
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    Event setup.

    Ben, Why shoot HiKey? Get yourself a neutral background and use 2 lights.
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    New Lencarta product @ focus *cleaned*

    If the Discovery is as good as my Elite Pro 300's bought in Jan 2009 and used & abused for Event and studio work then they will be excellent, It matters not who the OE manufacturers are of a product, reputation comes from use and the service you receive. That service from Lencarta, in my...
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    New Lencarta product @ focus *cleaned*

    I am informed the Discovery will be on the stand tuesday.
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    Which grads/ND filters please?

    Check this post: http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=151141&highlight=welders+glass :lol::lol::lol:
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    Castle Campbell, Autumn Revisit

    Dollar is Beautiful, my parental home but a long way from where I live now!
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    Why 6 x 9?

    If you dont want to sell frames you may have a point, but why not offer frames and make more money. Who wants to sell loose prints other than at an event????
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    Why 6 x 9?

    6x9 Frames - Seek and ye shall find. Ask your supplier for A4 frames with a 6x9 matt????
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    where is the cheapest place to buy a Giottos Rocket blower?

    If you think £7 is a good deal to blow crap off your sensor and lens's then buy it. Personally I would think £20 would be a good deal for how good I think this little gadget is!!!!!!!
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    Which Studio Lighting Kit

    Have a look at Lencarta.co.uk For a home Studio their Smart Flash lights are fine.
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    Passionate barista at work

    As its the weekend it is possible the Barrista is busy and working?????
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    Nikon software?

    If you use Lightroom or Bridge you dont need to download any. Both these programs will convert the NEF Raw files and let you edit.
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