Portfolio building shoot and a product question?

12 years 10 months ago #81637 by mj~shutterbugg
I know I am breaking rules here. I posted under the lighting and flash category but got no response, so I thought I would take a chance and post here. Has anyone used the Rogue Flash bender? www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home...Q=&sku=707213&is=REG

To me it looks interesting but I am not sure it is worth the cost for me right now. I only have my speedlights for lighting and will be shooting some portfolio building work in the coming weeks so I want them to be as well lit as possible. I plan on using a tripod and my remote to get the kids as comfortable as possible. Yet I also want them lit well. I will be shooting outside. My flash kit is (1) 270 EX Speedlight, (1) 550 EX Speedlight, a small on flash soft box, a bounce dome for each flash and a reflector coming in the mail this week. I don't have a remote to use the flash off camera but an looking into light options. Is there something in your box of tricks that's an absolute for lighting? I am continuing to learn with my flash and want as many diffusing options as I can afford so I can shoot in many situations.

Once I get my portfolio built up I plan on doing on location shooting for mainly high school seniors. I know I need a portable studio set up but that's next years budget blow out :woohoo: If you can understand me any advice, help or pointing in the right direction to spend my money, let me have it!

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12 years 10 months ago #81859 by Baydream
bump. I think the question is OK in this category. I don't "do" studio so , Any good advice?

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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12 years 10 months ago #81863 by Rob pix4u2
an inexpensive white umbrella set up is one option for off camera flash with a cord connection . I used that until recently with some success

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