Where to go next with home studio setup

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Hi,

Currently I use a basic home studio setup to shoot photos for friends and family, my current lighting setup is 2 softboxes and a canon speedlite 430 EX II.

I stick to a softbox either side of my pointing at the subject, this gives even light on both sides of the subject but I feel i'm lacking ideas and knowledge so I can become a bit more creative with my lighting.

I never use the speedlite as other than using it for bouncing off the ceiling I feel pretty clueless how better to use it.

I dont want to go out and get a flash kit without knowing a lot more about how I can be a bit more creative with the equipment I already have.

Sorry to be a little vague on the subject but if people could talk me though an effective simple setup, perhaps with an example image, id be very grateful.

Or perhaps there is a book I should invest in to help with my lighting techniques?

Thanks in advance
 
Have a read of the set up thread on the portrait section. Full of simple ideas and inspiration.
 
I thought there would be something like this on here, can't seem to find it on the iPad can I ask you to link plz?


Thanks
 
What's lighting the softboxes?
If we know what gear you have already it'll help with recommendations for alternatives.
 
They came as a kit, all I know is they are 125w each and 5200k colour temperature
 
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