Evening all,
I've been shooting portraits for some time now, friends children, children in the local run toddler group. I've so far been using natural light and all of my friends are very pleased with the results and have asked me to do their portraits more regularly. I've had demand from friends of friends for portraits but natural light doesn't seem to sell, people want the fake white and black backgrounds which is a real shame.
So, starting point is what equipment should I begin with. I've seen those quick to put up backdrops on frames on ebay, but what sort of lighting should I be looking at?
I understand light from a natural point of view and work well just beside a window. Artificial lighting is new, I don't want to buy equipment which is far beyond my needs, also I don't want to buy something completely inferior which I'll just want to replace in months to come. I will obviously practise with settings when the equipment arrives .. just need some help choosing.
I am going to be buying a 50mm f1.8 prime lens as I mostly use my 18-55 at 50mm anyway, could use the better f-stop though.
Any advice appreciated - I just wish people enjoyed naturally lit photos!
I've been shooting portraits for some time now, friends children, children in the local run toddler group. I've so far been using natural light and all of my friends are very pleased with the results and have asked me to do their portraits more regularly. I've had demand from friends of friends for portraits but natural light doesn't seem to sell, people want the fake white and black backgrounds which is a real shame.
So, starting point is what equipment should I begin with. I've seen those quick to put up backdrops on frames on ebay, but what sort of lighting should I be looking at?
I understand light from a natural point of view and work well just beside a window. Artificial lighting is new, I don't want to buy equipment which is far beyond my needs, also I don't want to buy something completely inferior which I'll just want to replace in months to come. I will obviously practise with settings when the equipment arrives .. just need some help choosing.
I am going to be buying a 50mm f1.8 prime lens as I mostly use my 18-55 at 50mm anyway, could use the better f-stop though.
Any advice appreciated - I just wish people enjoyed naturally lit photos!