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10. February 2008
by svanhorn
Does anyone have any good suggestions on lighting for stock photography that will not break a budget?
Thanks
RE: Lighting
I bought a set of Elinchrom D-Lite4's a few weeks ago. Fairly inexpensive - about $1600. Price could differ depending where you're from, but I think it's a good deal for what you get.
The set comes with two strobes, two stands, two umbrellas (or two soft boxes - whatever you prefer), cords, cables, and they've worked great for me - I use them when I do stuff away from my studio because they are very portable and light, and come in a great canvas carry bag. www.elinchrom.com
Posted: 10. Feb 2008 by sumners
RE: Lighting
If you wouldn't mind going a little 'homemade' on your lighting, how about trying off camera flash lighting?
www.strobist.com - This site is a wealth of information, it covers everything.
These images are some of the results of a prominent strobist photographer here at Crestock: (Click on the images to see the rest of her portfolio)
http://www.crestock.com/images/570000-579999/572955-xs.jpghttp://www.crestock.com/images/570000-579999/571781-xs.jpghttp://www.crestock.com/images/340000-349999/343265-xs.jpg
Posted: 11. Feb 2008 by joshDK