Tuesday, 16 May 2017

equipment recommendation - Is it more cost-effective to build a home studio piecemeal or buy a lighting kit?


I am transforming a basement room into a photo studio. I will be doing people portraits and using backdrops. I plan on trying many different shots... from high key to low light bodyscapes.



From what I've read here and elsewhere, it seems like I should head into the flash/strobe direction over continuous lights.


I’m looking at some kits, but they all seem inadequate in many ways. I’m at a crossroads and would like to know if there are any kits that are worth their price and have



  • umbrellas or soft boxes

  • flashes

  • flash triggers and receivers

  • black/white/green backdrops w/ stands

  • stands for all the stuff.


... or do I go piecemeal and get each item separately?



I want to aim for quality, but keep everything to a reasonable price for my first studio setup. And I can always upgrade parts later, when and where they're needed or wanted.




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