Requirment for a second off camera flash?

[deano12]

Hi guys,

Just looking for your opinion on the requirement for a second EX430 II?

I'm looking to get into the portrait scene when it comes to photography.

Now having the 60D I have the wireless flash transmitter built in with seems to work really well even out of LOS from the build in flash to the current 430 II that I have.

I want to know for purpose sake, would you say a second off camera flash (a second 430 II) would be beneficial for the portrait industry?

Thanks in advance.

 

[desantnik]

One light to light your subject and one on the background for the classic high-key images, or perhaps one to backlight the subject itself and one angled onto the front...

Pretty much all lighting starts to become possible with two lights and you might even want more than that eventually.

Definitely if portraits are your thing, get a second flash.