Softbox for indoor portrait shoot

[cuthbert]

hello everyone,

i've been asked to do a portrait shoot for a friend with their baby in their house. i normally work outside using just fill flash and a clip on diffuser so this is a bit new to me.

really, i'm after some advice on how best to light this. i have a 430ii flash and wireless trigger, my feeling is that for best results i really need a softbox.

i'm on a fairly tight budget, so what sort of softbox / size would you recommend for such an application ?

would the 60cm x 60cm ebay jobbies be good enough for me with a basic stand?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/60cm-24-Studi...graphy_StudioEquipment_RL&hash=item45f276e733

any advice really appreciated.

 

[jockwav]

Talk to flash in the pan,he supplies them.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2811997&postcount=1

 

[Rutherfordium]

I tend to stick with natural light for babies. I know flash is safe enough, especially through a softbox, but I still worry about annoying them. Set up near a big window and you should be fine, use a handheld diffuser or reflector if needed. Cheap too

 

[jockwav]

Unless the shoot is at night then a window wont help.

 

[Rutherfordium]

Unless the shoot is at night then a window wont help.

Lol is there a full moon any time soon? didn't think of that, always arrange my sessions for daytime