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Hi all,
I have recently started to offer my services as a photographer for free to friends and family to pick up more experience. I've had a number of requests asking for headshots which the clients will use for LinkedIn etc. The problem is that I don't actually own any lighting equipment except for a Speed-light (all previous work has been outdoor portraits on cloudy days). I'm looking to put together a simple and transportable studio that offers a clean look and one which could be setup in small sized rooms. I've watched a lot of videos and read many articles online but am a bit baffled by the right choice for me. I don't want to go out and buy eBay kit which I find is useless after 2 shooting sessions. I'm currently thinking of going with:
- Two Umbrellas either side of camera, reversed with an LED video light (main powered) on each
- A large circular reflector to replace an umbrella depending on ambient lighting of room
- Reflector hand held by client under neck (if seated, clamped below if standing) to stop neck shadows
- Simple vinyl backdrop (whatever is cheap and cheerful, only used when required)
Example:
http://york-studios.com/gallery/studiohire/Studio-Hire-Cove-Models.jpg
or http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1401/1483494265_29a645aa75.jpg
Any comments on the above? The idea of continuous lighting on umbrellas I feel will make balancing the camera settings faster then using speed-lights. I'm undecided on the continuous lighting source, but quite like the idea of going for LED video lights as they offer a wide beam with easy adjust-ability which off an umbrella would create a nice round soft light source.
I have recently started to offer my services as a photographer for free to friends and family to pick up more experience. I've had a number of requests asking for headshots which the clients will use for LinkedIn etc. The problem is that I don't actually own any lighting equipment except for a Speed-light (all previous work has been outdoor portraits on cloudy days). I'm looking to put together a simple and transportable studio that offers a clean look and one which could be setup in small sized rooms. I've watched a lot of videos and read many articles online but am a bit baffled by the right choice for me. I don't want to go out and buy eBay kit which I find is useless after 2 shooting sessions. I'm currently thinking of going with:
- Two Umbrellas either side of camera, reversed with an LED video light (main powered) on each
- A large circular reflector to replace an umbrella depending on ambient lighting of room
- Reflector hand held by client under neck (if seated, clamped below if standing) to stop neck shadows
- Simple vinyl backdrop (whatever is cheap and cheerful, only used when required)
Example:
http://york-studios.com/gallery/studiohire/Studio-Hire-Cove-Models.jpg
or http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1401/1483494265_29a645aa75.jpg
Any comments on the above? The idea of continuous lighting on umbrellas I feel will make balancing the camera settings faster then using speed-lights. I'm undecided on the continuous lighting source, but quite like the idea of going for LED video lights as they offer a wide beam with easy adjust-ability which off an umbrella would create a nice round soft light source.