Trying to get the "natural soft light" look

[c3po99]

Sorry my original post was in the wrong area. Reporting here.

Recently purchased a cheap smith victor light kit. They are 2 500watt bulbs with white umbrellas. Currently attempting boudoir shots of the wife. However the lights are really bright. So I went back to my local camera store and asked them what they recommend. They said a reflector umbrella. So I got 2 of them but haven't gotten a chance to try them out.

Aside from that what would you guys recommend to get a natural soft light look without real natural light? Maybe a lower watt bulb? A hand held diffuser? Or will the reflector umbrellas work just fine with the 500watt bulbs?

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Check your other thread: http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/beyond-basics/267298-trying-get-natural-light.html