trevburley
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Hey Guys,
I'm pretty new here and am getting back into photography but attacking a different genre this time.
Focusing on people I'm coming to the conclusion that I need to sort out a fairly decent (but budget friendly) lighting setup.
I've been using a Sigma EF-610 DG ST to light my portraits so far (it was dirt cheap when I bought my new camera) with a 5 in 1 reflector and they are coming out 'ok' but nothing special. I feel I need something that is firstly capable of being off-camera and secondly has customisable settings.
I'm using a Canon 750D with some cheap lenses which will get upgraded over time. My favourite is the 50mm f1.8 STM but I have the kit lens and a semi-macro 70-300mm Sigma (which I don't really like).
Primarily I am interested in back-lighting people and am looking for a 1-light starter setup + fill flash (which my Sigma can do with it's bounce card) with the aim to get a second one soon. If it helps I already have a radio triggering system which is Canon / Sigma compatible (but doesn't work with my particular Sigma flash).
Can anyone point me to some good resources or even give me some advice as to what I should be looking for in terms of specific lighting equipment and their pros and cons - the world of lighting is vast and I've been researching for 3/4 weeks now...
Attached are a few examples of what I'm currently shooting...
Thanks - Trev
I'm pretty new here and am getting back into photography but attacking a different genre this time.
Focusing on people I'm coming to the conclusion that I need to sort out a fairly decent (but budget friendly) lighting setup.
I've been using a Sigma EF-610 DG ST to light my portraits so far (it was dirt cheap when I bought my new camera) with a 5 in 1 reflector and they are coming out 'ok' but nothing special. I feel I need something that is firstly capable of being off-camera and secondly has customisable settings.
I'm using a Canon 750D with some cheap lenses which will get upgraded over time. My favourite is the 50mm f1.8 STM but I have the kit lens and a semi-macro 70-300mm Sigma (which I don't really like).
Primarily I am interested in back-lighting people and am looking for a 1-light starter setup + fill flash (which my Sigma can do with it's bounce card) with the aim to get a second one soon. If it helps I already have a radio triggering system which is Canon / Sigma compatible (but doesn't work with my particular Sigma flash).
Can anyone point me to some good resources or even give me some advice as to what I should be looking for in terms of specific lighting equipment and their pros and cons - the world of lighting is vast and I've been researching for 3/4 weeks now...
Attached are a few examples of what I'm currently shooting...
Thanks - Trev