Cheap and Easy

[Loupey]

Well maybe not "cheap" cheap

Let me back up a bit: 2 years ago I started buying some lighting equipment that I thought would give me the flexibility I wanted to travel easily yet would allow me to add to the system in the future. I started off with two Canon 430EX strobes, Canon ST-E2 transmitter, two telescoping light stands, and two white umbrellas.

At the time, I opted not to get the 580EX strobe to use as the master as I didn't want to have a flash on the hot shoe. I suppose I could have covered the flash with black tape but then I would have needed a 3rd strobe. You get the point.

Still far from an "expert" of any degree in this type of photography. But I can say I'm having a blast! It's like learning photography all over again.


Naturally my early test subjects were my children. The shot of my daughter is a two light setup as mentioned above. The strobe on the left is high and aimed at the ceiling/wall while the strobe on the right is aimed down towards the face. The shot of my son is actually just a one-strobe/umbrella setup to highlight the glasses he just started wearing at the time. A quick shot at the kitchen table with my wife holding the light stand horizontally with the umbrella (used as a diffuser) placed near his forehead.


I'll try to find some more examples if these are helpful. Like I said, I'm just learning so any and all input will be highly appreciated :thumbsup: