Light modifiers

[ayjay80]

Hi,

I'm a complete speedlight newbie and would like to invest in an umbrella & light stand.

My question is, do I buy a shoot through or reflector umbrella?

I'll be using this setup to predominantly take shots of my kids indoors....

 

[TAT2]

Why don't you buy a convertible which will give you the best of both worlds - white reflective and the black backing removes to give you a shoot through

 

[sep9001]

Agree with the above. I bought this one which is good

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&...vptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=m&ref=pd_sl_4jgg3yw5a8_b

Also for indoor use the konig light stands are good.

 

[ayjay80]

Thanks for the link, i'll take a look....

From a slightly different angle and just out of interest, whats everyone's preference with regards to "shoot through" or "reflective" and the different effect that they achieve?

 

[TAT2]

Make a brew and have a watch. Not solely relating to umbrellas but speed light portraiture in general.

 

[jockwav]

That was great to watch,cheers.

 

[TAT2]

There are a few B&H ones knocking about on speedlights. Have a look for Matt Graingers stuff too he has a few speedlight tutorials on.