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Submitted By: diverdownski
Joined: Feb 10 2008
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Softbox Lighting
Posted: February 10, 2008 - 8:52pm

Kinda getting started out with portrait photography, and have been advised to use some softbox flash lighting...just dont know what to look for ...can anyone help?...not trying to break my bank either.
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Sean

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Larry Berman's picture
Submitted By: Larry Berman
Location: Pittsburgh
Joined: Mar 7 2005
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Re: Softbox Lighting
Posted: February 11, 2008 - 4:52am

Couple of solutions depending on what you are using for a lighting source and which camera, which you haven't stated.

You can't use on camera flash. You need to choose a light source and a modifier, like a softbox or white umbrella. More details in the answer will depend on the camera and flash you already own or intend to purchase.

This web site is a good place to start:
http://alienbees.com
If you have a manufacturer's flash, you can use a remote cord and bounce the flash into a white umbrella. For example:
http://www.bermangraphics.com/images/350lighting.jpg

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