Beginner's Light Setup

bethany138 · Feb 9, 2006

Hello,

I would like to know your opinions on the best studio light setup for a beginner. Please take into account price (and value), ease of use, and ease of purchase. I know this seems like a demanding question but you all have your opinions on this. lol.. Thanks !! YEAH PHOTO FORUM.. lol!

Bethany

kemplefan · Feb 9, 2006

what do you want to do exactly

photoboy15 · Feb 9, 2006

and how much do yu want to spend.

Big Mike · Feb 9, 2006

I've heard a lot of good things about Alien Bees, especially as an entry level lighting system.

http://www.alienbees.com/

photoboy15 · Feb 9, 2006

The good thing about AB's is that you can get Balcar modifiers to expand you light shaping capibilities.

markc · Feb 9, 2006

kemplefan said:
what do you want to do exactly

I think that's a good question. What will be your main focus? Portraits, still life, product shots...

fotogenik · Feb 9, 2006

http://www.alienbees.com/digi.html

bethany138 · Feb 16, 2006

I shoot models now mostly on location. I have a really small space - will measure later and post, I would also like to be able to take them to weddings.. or some.. hmm.. lol...