First Flash attempts! Thanks Derrell!

[doziergraphic]

so I took Derrell's advice and bought the Adarama studio budget flash kit (2 flash 150w flashheads w/umbrellas and stands for $199) and have to say they definitely look good quality for the price.

I only used ONE flash w/umbrella for the two shots below. Can't wait to get a real model in between them!

These were my first two subjects - the first is straight out of the camera with NO post-production, I realize it's a bit crooked, but just thought I'd like to post the first session after assembling the lights.

The second (watch) is a bit off on the white balance, even though I hit it in pp - didn't spend a lot of time with it. Lot of work to get things just right, but was very happy with my FIRST attempt at actual studio flash.

I'm stoked!

1 - straight out of camera, no pp. I'm sure the colors will pop a lot more with a little pp - but it's about learning the flash right now.

2. adjust white balance, but didn't get it right (imo). would've been better on the black backdrop, which i'll be trying later.

 

[12sndsgood]

hey someone else from indy. nice. i did my first lighting setup with a friends setup and its definatly allot of stuff to learn to get things how you want them. have fun learning your setup.

 

[Derrel]

Hey, cool! Pretty good for your very first efforts with brand-spankin'-new stuff! Imagine where you'll be after say, six months!!! I look forward to hearing /seeing more from you in the future as you travel down the studio flash road!

 

[ababysean]

I'm interested in the 199 light link!

 

[Blake.Oney]

I believe this is the one. FPBK1 Flashpoint Budget Studio Monolight Flash Basic Kit with 2 160 Watt Second Flashes, 7' Light Stands, 33" White Umbrellas & Softex Carrying Case.

 

[doziergraphic]

Yes, that's the link. I put off the purchase for quite a while because I just didn't see how they could be really decent for $199, but includes model lamps, and the stands are pretty sturdy. Also got a $23 hotshoe trigger that I'm VERY glad I purchased. Works like a champ!

I also bought a single M320 with a softbox, but think I may have way more than I need for now. But I do have a three-light setup.