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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 670417" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>A few of you may remember I was asked to photograph a coach's t-ball team in action. Now the coach asked if I do sessions. ::what:: My response was <em><strong>what type of session?</strong></em> (I can be pretty dense at times)! :shame: <em><strong>Family sessions</strong></em> was the reply. Me: <em><strong>Well...umm...<span style="font-size: 9px">no</span></strong></em>.</p><p></p><p>I told her I really have no experience and she'd be better off as there are a number of people who do that type of photography. She said, <em><strong>I don't trust a lot of people, but I really like what you do.</strong></em> It ended with me telling her she should check around and find someone.</p><p></p><p>In the meantime, I really would like to delve into portraits and would like to practice with dolls and/or stuffed animals for starters. What I need are some type of modifiers to use with my Nikon flashes. I have the SB-910, SB-700, and two SB-28 units. <strong>I am <em>not</em> looking to get strobes at this time.</strong> I also have at least 3 light stands with sandbags, a backdrop stand, multiple backdrops, triggers, flash meter, and one Godox 47" softbox with a removable grid. And packed away somewhere are 2-3 white umbrellas from around the year 1999 that might be yellowed from not being used. :beguiled: Back then, I used 2-3 wired strobes a handful of times which have been packed away for 18 years in a room that hasn't been climate controlled so I kind of doubt they will even work now. Really need to relearn this and find out info on other types of modifiers, too, because all I used back then were 2 umbrellas.</p><p></p><p>I'm just looking for something basic to modify my flashes that will light a family. At this point, I don't know how many people that entails. I don't think a softbox will allow even illumination of a large group. What type(s) of modifiers will work with flashes? I know the Strobist web site has info but am just trying to narrow down which type of modifier will be best suited for a group...and I'm assuming some smaller group shots as well (mom/son). </p><p></p><p>I'm not too concerned about posing since I have tons of info for that. Just need to figure out the best way to sculpt the light. I honestly don't know anything about other types of modifiers so am hoping to be pointed in the right direction. Am I looking at umbrellas, soft boxes, or something just to put directly over the flash head? Once I narrow down which type of modifier to use, I can take it from there. Preferably something that doesn't cost a huge amount for now--maybe no more than $100?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 670417, member: 13196"] A few of you may remember I was asked to photograph a coach's t-ball team in action. Now the coach asked if I do sessions. ::what:: My response was [I][B]what type of session?[/B][/I] (I can be pretty dense at times)! :shame: [I][B]Family sessions[/B][/I] was the reply. Me: [I][B]Well...umm...[SIZE=1]no[/SIZE][/B][/I]. I told her I really have no experience and she'd be better off as there are a number of people who do that type of photography. She said, [I][B]I don't trust a lot of people, but I really like what you do.[/B][/I] It ended with me telling her she should check around and find someone. In the meantime, I really would like to delve into portraits and would like to practice with dolls and/or stuffed animals for starters. What I need are some type of modifiers to use with my Nikon flashes. I have the SB-910, SB-700, and two SB-28 units. [B]I am [I]not[/I] looking to get strobes at this time.[/B] I also have at least 3 light stands with sandbags, a backdrop stand, multiple backdrops, triggers, flash meter, and one Godox 47" softbox with a removable grid. And packed away somewhere are 2-3 white umbrellas from around the year 1999 that might be yellowed from not being used. :beguiled: Back then, I used 2-3 wired strobes a handful of times which have been packed away for 18 years in a room that hasn't been climate controlled so I kind of doubt they will even work now. Really need to relearn this and find out info on other types of modifiers, too, because all I used back then were 2 umbrellas. I'm just looking for something basic to modify my flashes that will light a family. At this point, I don't know how many people that entails. I don't think a softbox will allow even illumination of a large group. What type(s) of modifiers will work with flashes? I know the Strobist web site has info but am just trying to narrow down which type of modifier will be best suited for a group...and I'm assuming some smaller group shots as well (mom/son). I'm not too concerned about posing since I have tons of info for that. Just need to figure out the best way to sculpt the light. I honestly don't know anything about other types of modifiers so am hoping to be pointed in the right direction. Am I looking at umbrellas, soft boxes, or something just to put directly over the flash head? Once I narrow down which type of modifier to use, I can take it from there. Preferably something that doesn't cost a huge amount for now--maybe no more than $100? [/QUOTE]
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