lighting equipment

Hi guys, any suggestions for cheap and cheerful LED panel light/tripod kits? I’m photographing clothes on a mannequin and have been using a 2 light set up using just what I had to hand, which was two SAD therapy LED panels, 12watts, up to 35000 Lux, with diffuser paper (sheet of crate paper)...

Hi everyone, I have purchased 3 very cheap Bowens 750 lights in great condition apart from 1 circular bulb broken on delivery which the seller (not on here AFAIK) is replacing. The deal was just for the lights, so i now need some advice as to triggers, stands etc to be able to set up a small...

Hi all! I'm looking for some POWERFUL lights which are capable of flooding a background wall with white light. Most of the lights I've seen on Amazon and elsewhere advertise themselves as being for lighting a subject (or two) but I can't seem to find any which specifically mention somewhere...

Hello lovely people! I recently put a thread up asking about lighting, you were all very helpful and recommended the lencarta smart flash 4 https://lencarta.com/smartflash-4-300w-studio-light-with-godox-xpro-canon-transmitter I think it looks great so far however, I cannot seem to find hardly...

Hi, I am a photographer who is starting to do more and more studio work I mostly do product photography but I do also do family portraits, pet portraits, baby shoots ect. I am trying to creat a home studio to help me but was wondering if people could recommend lighting kits. I don’t really...

Hi I’m looking to set up a home studio for product and portrait photography mainly. I’d like to purchase 2-3 strobe heads to start plus modifying equipment. I’m wondering if anybody can recommend a good starting studio lighting kit? Or good mid range strobe head brand.

Hi there, Recently I have decided to get into food/still life photography and I would like to ask for some simple suggestions. What would be the best professional brands/websites for lighting and studio photography accessories that you would suggest to someone? Thank you kindly. Daniele

Hello all I'm a painter (canvases not walls) and want to start photographing my paintings instead of paying someone to do it (because it can't be that difficult and the savings I make doing it myself will quickly cover the cost of the equipment). I will be using the cross polarisation method...

Hi all I photograph office interiors for my company and need some help regarding my technique. On one of our project shoots I was asked to shadow a pro photographer and noticed he was using flash guns pointed at the ceiling/wall. The closest example I can find is this video: View...

Hi guys - happy new year to you all! I've been asked to do some night shots for my friends engagement by the river in London - I'm a newbie. I've a canon 6d. Did a recce with a touristy photography tour last night for some spots. Got some ok shots (have attached one - critique welcome!), but to...

Hi all, When taking photographs of office interiors for my company I often have trouble in late afternoon/evening when the light is low (sometimes that's the only time we have access to the building). At the moment I rely on putting up the ISO, but it makes my photographs looks grainy. Can...