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I’ve been doing it for a while. Learning curve is not too bad. The biggest issue I’ve found is plugin problems with themes. It is much more temperamental that Squarespace. SEO is better, I use Yoast for this. In terms of themes I am using Flo Themes. Pricey but great looking and great support...

Thanks Phrasemaker I think I'll get some gear on eBay and invest.

Thanks for that. Good to hear from someone who's used them. What would you say is the step up in quality from these? I'm tempted just to bite the bullet.

They seem to be on fire with the stuff they keep bringing out.

Anyone any experience? I have a PixaPro octa but the quality isn't great. I am looking for a replacement and came across the Redline https://www.lencarta.com/95cm-profold-folding-octa-softbox I've used (and love) the quality of Elinchrom stuff but the Redline does look good and wondered what...

As a music photographer, I would honestly say, worry less about capturing photos for posterity and just enjoy the show. I hate to say it but most photos you will get as a punter are not going to be amazing and nothing will replace being in the moment. When I shoot a band I like, I shoot my three...

The Yongnuo ones work brilliantly, I have never had them fail. I have used them on a 5D2 & 5D3 with a 580exii. They are less reliable with a 430ex (which is the other flash I have) but would be fine with a mk2 version. The only reason I am selling mine is that I am moving onto a different flash...

Loxley are hard to beat IMHO.

I'll give it a try. One of those things where it's not a massive outlay if I can't get on with it. Cheers for the help, much appreciated!

Is this the one you're on about Phil? In terms of price, that's much more like it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godox-Universal-Speedlite-Accessories-Adjustable/dp/B00JQXG0OC

Thanks Phil will have a look.

Again, as others have said, the flare is not at all to my taste and the processing for me is way overdone. It might be just me, but this kind of look is popular with some right now, but I feel it is going to age very quickly. In the same way people look back to the white vignette from the 80's...

After many years of trusty service, my Wescott Apollo 28" is beginning to come apart at the seams (literally). Having moved to Godox AD360 for portable work and planning to add a 200 at some point, I am seeking a replacement. I have seen the Westcott Rapid box, but the price is a little steep...

It would be best to start out with safer shots. Get the dog sat and get good eye contact. Once you have some definite keepers you can then try the action stuff. As above, get low, but also experiment with angles. It's not like shooting people, as said above, their attention span can be non...

I agree with all of what you said Garry, but the problem is it is limiting insomuch as you can only shoot indoors. The ideal solution is something like the Godox, but in a £200 price band it is not really feasible if you include modifier and stand, etc. In terms of a decent setup that can be...