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Chris Fallon

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Hello all,

I did post this in the beginner section but didn't get much feed back so thought I would try here.

Having got familiar with my first dslr over the last few months I'm now looking to try a bit of flash photography. At this stage I only plan on taking shots of myself, my better half and maybe the dog if he will stay still for 5 mins!!

Could someone suggest a list of gear I could add to the Yongnuo flash gun and wireless triggers that I already have. E.g flash stand, soft box/diffuser/umbrella, backdrop etc... I plan to read a few books firstly before I attempt it so advice on these would be helpful also.

If anyone could give some advice and send some links I'd very much appreciate it.

I have no budget so not looking for cheap and nasty. I don't mind spending a bit first off, and adding as I go along.

Many thanks

Chris
 
http://www.lencarta.com/studio-lighting-shopfront/strobists/triple-flashgun-to-s-fit-adapter-480
Something like this would be handy as it allows you to use s fit modifiers , so opens up a wider range to you . There are other designs out there too on eBay and the likes that do the same thing .
A good light stand the likes of this is good .
http://www.lencarta.com/studio-lighting-shopfront/general-purpose-lighting-stands?product_id=264
I prefer air damped for a more controlled lowering of the lights .
Again there are other brands out there , and I have no links with lencarta . It's just that I have experience with these stands as I have two of them . I also have two spring damped ones but would swap air damped if I had chance .
Also have a look at Bessel , they have a few bits for flash guns .
http://www.bessel.co.uk/acatalog/Flashgun-Modifiers.html
 
Speedlighters handbook by Syl Arena

You can read it in a weekend. Then keep it for reference.
 
The Godox bracket and softbox someone recommended in the other thread is great vfm.

I'm not a big fan of backdrops for home portraits, my favourite home portraits are the ones where the photographer hasn't tried too hard to make it 'look like a studio'.

The worst are the attempts at clean white background high key, the best look completely 'natural'
 
Phil V said:
Speedlighters handbook by Syl Arena

You can read it in a weekend. Then keep it for reference.
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Reading it in a weekend is one thing. Understanding it in a weekend is something else again.
 
Stuart M said:
Reading it in a weekend is one thing. Understanding it in a weekend is something else again.
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Yep.
But once you're aware of all the issues discussed, you'll know where to go for the answers.
 
Chris Fallon said:
@Phil V - just flicked through the index to the book you mentioned and it has a chapter aimed at Canon Speedlites ... I only own a Yongnuo flash. Does this matter as I am a click away from purchasing...
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The principles and techniques discussed in this book are valid for all speedlighters. Get the book.
 
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