Quote (kratos @ Feb 5 2011 12:02pm)

I'm really not looking to spend much more on lighting. I have one strobe that I own, a YN-560 and then I can probably steal the schools two 580's over the summer. I have two wireless receivers, so I'd have to get another for a three light set up.

I'm thinking the most I'll have to spend is around $1500. This is for the new lens and all the set up.

I'll probably get the 100L so that's around 1k right there..
~$150 for the backdrop

Then whatever else.. Probably the reflectors and stands for them.

Quote (onepagememory @ Feb 5 2011 02:08pm)

Good choice on the 100 2.8 L IS Macro for portraits. Everyone else swears on the 135

x2 of these reflectors is what I have. They're very sturdy.

http://www.amazon.com/ePhoto-Photography-Accessories-Collapsible-Reflector/dp/B00315B2JO/ref=sr15?ie=UTF8&qid=1296932871&sr=8-5

Quote (kratos @ Feb 5 2011 12:09pm)

Have you heard anything about Sigmas 105 2.8? I really would love to get the 100L, but it might be a little to much for me to get everything with that as well.

Eh, never mind that anyway. I think if I have to save money I'm still going to get the 100L. I will just make due without other things.

Quote (onepagememory @ Feb 5 2011 02:17pm)

You don't need reflectors immediately. Heck, you may not even need flash if you focus on a more outside- look. Use diffused and sunlight-gelled flash outside and you've got a win/win combo.
The 100L is one of the lens I'd get if I were starting off. It's honestly got more uses than the 135L

I haven't heard about sigma. I avoid off-brands unless it's Zeiss.

Quote (kratos @ Feb 5 2011 12:20pm)

So basically, I should just get some gels and the 100L to start?

I can use a shoot through umbrella to fill in some shadows or if I'm shooting against the sun.

Quote (onepagememory @ Feb 5 2011 02:22pm)

Gels remove that ugly flash look when outside, along with diffusion. Shoot with your subject's back toward the sun and it will benefit you in that it will light up their hair nicely. That way you can expose for the background and use flash. You'll avoid eye socket shadows. Finally, you don't want people facing the sun much, since they tend to squint. You can also get creative with sun glare. Flash + sun glare + good post processing is win.

Quote (kratos @ Feb 5 2011 12:24pm)

Didn't think about that. I think more or less I just need some practice..

Quote (kratos @ 5 Feb 2011 23:49)

Good god?

4x6.....$25
5x7.....$32

8 wallets.....$48

8x10.....$48




Those are Michelle's prices..

Quote (kratos @ Feb 5 2011 12:49pm)

Good god?

4x6.....$25
5x7.....$32

8 wallets.....$48

8x10.....$48




Those are Michelle's prices..