What lights to buy?

[netrinogr]

<p>I take product shots for my parents' workshop for a while now. I have a softbox for this reason, but the lights I use are home lamps, and small desk lights.<br>

Now I got a project for another company, and I must go to their place to do the shooting. The job is good, and I want to present a decent (if not excellent) work, so to do more like this in the near future. I know all the ways to set my "small" studio, so to get the better results, but now I think it's the time to get some strobes (or any other usefull lights) to make my work easier, and better.<br>

I don't have much of a budget right now (I hope I'll have when I'm done with this project) and I want to spend around 200 dollars (150eu) on studio equipment... Meaning 2 lights, 2 stands (i don't yet need umbrellas or other diffusers, I have the softbox).<br>

Also the lights I'll buy may be used on outside places for portrait shots, for the magazine I work.<br>

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Any idea how I combine all these...?<br>

1-Product shots with softbox<br>

2-Portrait outdoor shots<br>

3-Price above 200 US dollars</p>

[Two23]

<p>What is your product? Is it miniature toy soldiers or 53 ft. trailers for hauling cattle? Makes a difference as to what you need.<br>

Kent in SD</p>

[justin_cordry]

<p>Nick,<br>

I would take a look on here <a href="http://cart.owens-originals.com">http://cart.owens-originals.com</a> They have a good selection of economy prices lighting that would fit what your needing and talking about. If you have questions just give them a call. Good luck.</p>

[Charles_Webster]

<p>Buy "Light - Science & Magic" to learn how light works, and you'll know how to set up your lights and why light tents are not the best solution to small product photography.</p>

<p><Chas><br /></p>