Forum: Lighting

This is my first post on FocusFaction, and from what I've read and seen, you guys know your stuff. I'm looking for some good information / books on...

I see many of you are gifted studio photographers... Suggestions please, on lighting brands...I want to put together a studio set-up, and as I shoot...

I noticed people talking about a ring flash here: http://focusfaction.com/forums/showthread.php/1916-Jump What exactly is it? and whats the...

I saw a post asking about jells in the people area "kids and cats" I think was the post. For your flash built in or stock flashes Rosco has...

ok... :) Running into some exposure issues. The meter for fill flash or "light meter" goes from -2 to +2. 0 being perfect amount (i read that...

Hey all, I just purchased an Interfit EX 150 Home Studio Flash Kit. The kit contains 2 Flash Heads, stands, a Soft Box, a Umbrella, Lamps, and cords....

When I go to parties and family get togethers I hate bringing my camera and my 550ex because it is just to big and clumsy for family snaps. I...

I have a 20d. I need to eventually get a flash for it. What makes the 550 better than the 430, for Canon brands? How does, say, the Sigma 500...

hi everyone i recently got a sb-400 flash for my camera and i noticed that it has a bigger range then the built in flash. I was wondering if...

Can a Nikon SB-600 be used wirelessly with a Nikon D50?

here is a photo i took from a test shoot with my new JTL Mobilight 300 light kit. ...

Much better shooting on manuel mode...the soft box was to her front right about 6 feet away on full power, the umbrella to her front left at half...

I was wondering if it is possible to use high speed sync with a remote flash trigger (i.e. Pocket Wizard). If it is possible, are there any cheaper...

I see that Canon came out with the 580ex "II", which is 500 bucks. Man that's so expensive. If anyone has or knows where to get a plain ol' 580ex I'd...

I finished my business plan last week!!! Alright! I am going to do it part time on location until I get enough clientell to support myself. I have my...

I have a set of two "Photoflex Starlight" hot box lights. I am using 500 watt tungsten bulbs. The lights can take 1000 watt bulbs, but I can't stand...

I actually need lighting in a small confined space, a pet pen. The pet pens that I work in are quite small, and I need some sort of lighting that...

How do you get the eyes to be bright and vibrant in a photo? I can never seem to get the eyes to shine they way I want in any photo and it's really...

Ok here is where the new guy asks a dumb question. But hey, I am the new guy so take it easy on me. :) I have been reading up and possibly...

Ok...the snow will be flying soon and I want to get some good ski pictures this year. I read akhater's article about how to get the perfect exposure,...