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@HoppyUK @Garry Edwards Thanks! I am a novice :-D I am happy with the results as I had loads of other pictures with family too so your help and feedback is priceless - We ended up using 2 lights however one had the softbox and then other was using an umbrella to eliminate the shade caused by...

Hi, We have had the 1 year old birthday for my daughter and it has gone well with our mini studio setup The image here is non edited and very pleased with it to be honest.

It seems some of these people have a light checker device, any idea what the name is and is it really needed? Seems like it was used to adjust the lights on the YouTube Vidoes

Hi, Thank you for your posts - I will aim to use one light and see how it goes. I have had an issue with the background drop as I do not have a stand. I had seen this: https://www.essentialphoto.co.uk/product/pixapro-reflectorbackground-clamp/ But I am not sure what is best to buy and use as a...

@Garry Edwards I have read the info and set the standard setup, we are using the backdrop which is grey and when taking photo's its giving a background shadow effect on there. Any tips to work around this? I have set both flash lights, one with the softbox and one with the standard metal frame...

Hi, @Phil V @shreds @magicaxeman @Harlequin565 @Garry Edwards The stuff I have arrived but no instructions for a dumb guy like myself to get this gear up and running. What should I setup? Like for instance the light comes with so many heads for instance, not sure what to use. I thought this...

great, will keep this in mind, thanks ;-)

Thanks Phil, I have gone for the 70x100cm Profold Folding Softbox instead of the Octagon shape as Garry advised that would have been a better option. Looking forward to start using the kit, if I hit any issues, is it OK to come back on the forum and raise issues that I may encounter?

Ordered everything that you have recommended Phil - any more hints/tips to take on board before I set this all up?

Phil you have spoken like a Pro!! :-D Great, Garry has emailed me back so I will look to get this new gear and give it a test. I hope the end result doesn't require too much Photoshop editing to be done.

Thanks Phil. Another silly question, my camera D700 is suitable for this setup? I have always questioned how the auto lights would work because the D700 only comes with its inbuilt light, therefore I believe there would be no use for this as I would be buying the Smart Flash. I have questioned...

Hi, Sorry to sound stupid and from how knowledgeable guys you must get a little annoying explaining things to beginners like me. I understand that I need: SmartFlash 2 400Ws Lighting Kit With 1 Softbox & 1 Umbrella - This includes a single flash light, softbox and an umbrella. You mention...

Hi Phil, Thank you for your response - Are you able to list the products that I would need and possible good place to get these from. The money is not an issue as I am looking to take more pictures of my family like this going ahead. So I look at it as an investment but as long as I get the...

Hi, I am a beginner in taking pictures but looking to setup a home studio for personal use but would like it as professional as possible. I am my daughters first birthday coming up and would like to have this kIt ready by the 28th Feb. We currently have a Nikon D700 with a couple of different...