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<blockquote data-quote="johnwartjr" data-source="post: 247227" data-attributes="member: 2176"><p>I worked with studio lights a bit when I shot film for the family business back in the 90s. Admittedly, though, I never had to design my own solution from scratch - I had a book with patterns in it - an X where the subject went, each light, the tripod, etc, and measurements connecting all the points - so it could be repeated time and time again.</p><p></p><p>Granted, there were times where an adjustment needed to be made due to the height of someone, or the size of a group.</p><p></p><p>Today, while most of my photography is for personal enjoyment, I do a little bit of photo business on the side. A handful of weddings every year, a handful of events, etc.</p><p></p><p>One of my better clients asked me if I could come in and do some headshots for them. To do this, I'm going to have to set up a small studio in one of their locations for a part day.</p><p></p><p>So, I'm looking through my equipment, trying to decide what to use, and to figure out if I need anything else to add to my arsenal.</p><p></p><p>I need a decent background. I am going to head to my local camera store, and pick up a neutral color Savage 5x7 pop up muslin background and stand. Having used plenty of muslins in the past, I remember how they liked to wrinkle. The pop up ones apparently stretch 'flat' with the frame.</p><p></p><p>I plan to shoot using my D700 and my 85 1.4G</p><p></p><p>Lighting wise, I have a fair number of things in my kit.</p><p></p><p>I have</p><p></p><p>2 - SB-900 Flashes</p><p>1- Yongnuo YN-565-EX Flash</p><p>1 - Pocketwizard Mini TT1</p><p>2 - Pocketwizard Flex TT5</p><p>1 - Pocketwizard AC3 Zone controller</p><p>4 - Alienbee AB800 strobes</p><p></p><p>I'm a little 'light' on modifiers. I have 2 shoot through umbrellas, 2 silver umbrellas, and an octabox. And a decent reflector with stand.</p><p></p><p>And of course, various light stands, tripods, etc</p><p></p><p>Should I shoot headshots with my subject standing, or sitting?</p><p></p><p>If sitting, chair or stool?</p><p></p><p>Any suggestions? I am going to get the background early next week, and will set something up in my basement to get a feel for it. Just thought maybe someone had been there, and could offer some good advice. </p><p></p><p>And, if people are willing, perhaps I could post a few of my pics for critique, once I get there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnwartjr, post: 247227, member: 2176"] I worked with studio lights a bit when I shot film for the family business back in the 90s. Admittedly, though, I never had to design my own solution from scratch - I had a book with patterns in it - an X where the subject went, each light, the tripod, etc, and measurements connecting all the points - so it could be repeated time and time again. Granted, there were times where an adjustment needed to be made due to the height of someone, or the size of a group. Today, while most of my photography is for personal enjoyment, I do a little bit of photo business on the side. A handful of weddings every year, a handful of events, etc. One of my better clients asked me if I could come in and do some headshots for them. To do this, I'm going to have to set up a small studio in one of their locations for a part day. So, I'm looking through my equipment, trying to decide what to use, and to figure out if I need anything else to add to my arsenal. I need a decent background. I am going to head to my local camera store, and pick up a neutral color Savage 5x7 pop up muslin background and stand. Having used plenty of muslins in the past, I remember how they liked to wrinkle. The pop up ones apparently stretch 'flat' with the frame. I plan to shoot using my D700 and my 85 1.4G Lighting wise, I have a fair number of things in my kit. I have 2 - SB-900 Flashes 1- Yongnuo YN-565-EX Flash 1 - Pocketwizard Mini TT1 2 - Pocketwizard Flex TT5 1 - Pocketwizard AC3 Zone controller 4 - Alienbee AB800 strobes I'm a little 'light' on modifiers. I have 2 shoot through umbrellas, 2 silver umbrellas, and an octabox. And a decent reflector with stand. And of course, various light stands, tripods, etc Should I shoot headshots with my subject standing, or sitting? If sitting, chair or stool? Any suggestions? I am going to get the background early next week, and will set something up in my basement to get a feel for it. Just thought maybe someone had been there, and could offer some good advice. And, if people are willing, perhaps I could post a few of my pics for critique, once I get there. [/QUOTE]
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