Portable lighting for location glamour shoot?

[derek_noble]

I have the opportunity to try a glamour shoot. I have a location for the shoot

(a room with one medium size window, which lets in little light). I need some

location lighting that I can take along.

 

I am considering one flood plus a large reflector. Can anyone advise if this

is realistic? I will not want the model to be located beside the window

permanently, so I realise I may need more than this, however the equipment

needs to be very portable as I don't want to be carrying a complete studio

setup.

 

I do intend doing some proper reading on the subject of lighting, however I

have not considered this before and the opportunity has arisen, so some quick

general advice would be much appreciated!

[ken dennis]

Derek!

 

If you would use the search feature at the top right of the screen, and type in portable lighting, you will find a wealth of information stored in the sites archives as this topic has been covered time and time again, also just under the search feature is a drop down tab that reads "learning" there again is a wealth of info!

 

Good luck!

 

Ken.

[guts80]

When it comes to portable lighting nothing beats hot shoe flashes; no cords no power packs, and best of all small and very light.

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I've gotten pretty good results with my Nikon SB800, SB600 and SB-25 fired remotely on light stands with 30" umbrellas. A stand, umbrella and cheap used hot shoe flash (Nikons and Vivtars are popular choices) may cost a bit more than a continous flood light but I believe the benefits far out weight the slight increase in expense (not to mention you won't be restricted to wall sockets!)

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Check out <a href="http://strobist.blogspot.com/">Strobist</a> for more information

 

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