Holiday family portraits... What would be quick inexpensive equipment to get?

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skene

Senior Member
OK... So I have a question. I am thinking about picking up a few things for the holidays.
What would end up really being used. So I turn to you guys for some informative data.

Umbrellas?
Light stands?
Constant lighting or flash?
Beauty dish?
Softbox?
Remote triggers...?

any other suggestions?

I have two (2) flashes that I can either position on tripods to keep everything simple and bounce, this I am guessing would alleviate costs. However would a constant light w/umbrella setup be a little more worthwhile to order?

Thanks!
 
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WayneF

Senior Member
Bounce is always a great choice, esp for less formal portraits. Use a small bounce card to add catchlights in the eyes.

For more formal portraits (fixed location situation), a couple of white umbrellas would be great for the speedlights.

Maybe see
Four Flash Photography Basics we must know - Bounce flash, Bounce cards
Four Flash Photography Basics we must know - Soft Light
Mounting Speedights in Umbrellas

It is harder to mix continuous lights and flash, because the continuous lights are dim, and incandescents are orange.
 
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Mfrankfort

Senior Member
Move the light further back. Or possibly use two. Inverse square law. It'll light the group more even the further back, but make sure it's not too far back or you'll lose power.
 
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