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<blockquote data-quote="Browncoat" data-source="post: 329015" data-attributes="member: 1061"><p>In short: <em>abso-freakin'-lutely</em>.</p><p></p><p>In addition to the other supportive responses already posted above, there is a helluva lot you can do with one light. Some of the biggest names in the photography business started out with one light, and still use it. Yes, one light setups tend to fall on the more dramatic end of the lighting spectrum.</p><p></p><p>The main thing is, don't fall into the GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) trap...that you need XYZ or have to spend $_____ to produce results. It is the absolute worst mistake you can make when starting out. There are legions of 'togs before you who have fallen victim to GAS, and starting out small is the <u>best advice you will ever receive</u> with regards to lighting. Knowing how to manipulate light is the <u>very best tool</u> you have in your photography arsenal. Forget camera bodies, forget lenses. With quality lighting techniques, you can produce stellar results with subpar gear.</p><p></p><p>Yes, there are many schools of thought on lighting. Even the term "traditional portraiture" has multiple setups with 3, 4, or even 5 lights. A lot of the guys who are holdover portrait photographers from the film days still hold onto these setups and gear. There is certainly some merit to it, but don't believe for a second that it's the only way to do things. There are as many setups as there are products on the market, and that's the truth.</p><p></p><p>You have a lot of homework. You'll waste money, just like we all did. You'll fidget with different techniques, watch tutorials, read books, and fall flat on your face 10x more than you have success at first. The good news is, there are a TON of resources available to figure out what works best for you. Ask 50 of us what we like and what we use, and you'll get 50 different responses.</p><p></p><p>You may be best served by simply buying several modifiers for that SB-700 for now, and be sure to read <a href="http://strobist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Strobist</a>. Once you've squeezed all you can out of that unit, you may be in a better position to make an informed decision on which way you want to go with your lighting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Browncoat, post: 329015, member: 1061"] In short: [I]abso-freakin'-lutely[/I]. In addition to the other supportive responses already posted above, there is a helluva lot you can do with one light. Some of the biggest names in the photography business started out with one light, and still use it. Yes, one light setups tend to fall on the more dramatic end of the lighting spectrum. The main thing is, don't fall into the GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) trap...that you need XYZ or have to spend $_____ to produce results. It is the absolute worst mistake you can make when starting out. There are legions of 'togs before you who have fallen victim to GAS, and starting out small is the [U]best advice you will ever receive[/U] with regards to lighting. Knowing how to manipulate light is the [U]very best tool[/U] you have in your photography arsenal. Forget camera bodies, forget lenses. With quality lighting techniques, you can produce stellar results with subpar gear. Yes, there are many schools of thought on lighting. Even the term "traditional portraiture" has multiple setups with 3, 4, or even 5 lights. A lot of the guys who are holdover portrait photographers from the film days still hold onto these setups and gear. There is certainly some merit to it, but don't believe for a second that it's the only way to do things. There are as many setups as there are products on the market, and that's the truth. You have a lot of homework. You'll waste money, just like we all did. You'll fidget with different techniques, watch tutorials, read books, and fall flat on your face 10x more than you have success at first. The good news is, there are a TON of resources available to figure out what works best for you. Ask 50 of us what we like and what we use, and you'll get 50 different responses. You may be best served by simply buying several modifiers for that SB-700 for now, and be sure to read [URL="http://strobist.blogspot.com/"]Strobist[/URL]. Once you've squeezed all you can out of that unit, you may be in a better position to make an informed decision on which way you want to go with your lighting. [/QUOTE]
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