Need some guidence on gear purchase

[MrPhotoMan]

I have a Nikon D3000. I am looking to get a speedflash (sb-600) for basic photos both indoor and out. Id also like to get a remote trigger and a tripod and umbrella so that I can take some nice portraits of my kids. I am questioning what and where to buy these items for a good price. Does anyone have any suggestions for these purchases?
Any help or suggestions would be great.

Thanks!

 

[Big Mike]

Welcome to the forum.

Where are you located? That might help us suggest where to best purchase photo gear. I usually suggest that people look around locally first.

If you are going to order via the internet, I'd suggest shopping at B&H or Adorama. Probably two of the largest photography stores in North America, if not the whole world.

For (cheaper) remote flash triggers, check these out. Wireless Trigger - Gadget Infinity (check out the V4 or V5)

Tripods can cost as little as $20 and run as high as a couple thousand dollars. You'll have to let us in on a few more details and a budget, before we can give a good recommendation.
If you're looking for something to mount your flash & umbrella on, what you want is a light stand, not a tripod.
Umbrellas have a wide price range as well.

Check out this site, specifically their 'strobist' kits. Strobist® Starving 1 Light Kit MPEX

 

[KmH]

I have a Nikon D3000. I am looking to get a speedflash (sb-600) for basic photos both indoor and out. Id also like to get a remote trigger and a tripod and umbrella so that I can take some nice portraits of my kids. I am questioning what and where to buy these items for a good price. Does anyone have any suggestions for these purchases?
Any help or suggestions would be great.

Thanks!

You need a light stand (not a tripod), umbrella bracket with a speedlight cold shoe, and an umbrella.
Impact Digital Flash Umbrella Mount Kit

One light is the most basic lighting set up, and is a good place to start, but multiple lights are used for top quality portraiture.

Inexpensive wireless remote radio triggers:StudioHut 4 channel Wireless Radio Hot Shoe Flash Trigger Kit for Canon EOS, Nikon, Olympus & Pentax Flashes with 2 Receivers

Note: Inexpensive remote triggers preclude using automatic flash modes (iTTL). iTTL can be inconsistant and is a bit difficult to learn anyway. Foregoing iTTL and using manual mode to get more consistant results and flatten the learning curve, you can also buy less expensive lights: Neewer Speedlite YN560 Flash for Pentax Olympus, Samsung Cameras

The top of the line radio set up that can do iTTL is $169.00 per unit and you need at least 2 units. PocketWizard PWP-TR 801-125 PLUS II Transceiver - Black

 

[MReid]

Why not stick with natural light? Once you practice and get the hang of it you will probably enjoy it more and get great pictures.
There is quite a learning curve (and cost) with flash and mix that with managing kids and it can take the fun out of it in a hurry.