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Another lighting question :-)
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Author:  gamefaceimg [ Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:14 am ]
Post subject:  Another lighting question :-)
Hi,

let me start by saying that I'm the owner of 2 youth sports photography companies. I am not a photographer per say, but a business man. That being said, I have had to learn the basics. We have perfected what we are doing out doors, but as you know the industry is such that I must actively stay on top of new technology. I am needing a turn key system to get nice, flat, even lighting in an indoor setting. These will be full body poses, as seen in the attached. I can see in the kids eyes that this particular photographer used a single light. I have looked at several options from the ring flash to the Einsteins. I wanted to see if some seasoned photographers could help me with a simple set up that can be taught to my "photographers". I'm really not interested in all the numbers and technical info. Just looking for some advice on a simple set up. For example, B800 with an octabox or whatever. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!
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Author:  dphotoman [ Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Another lighting question :-)
from the shadows on the face it looks like the light is just off to camera left a bit I would use a PLM soft silver ( I have the earlier version in extreme and use a white d-fabric ) I use mine with the E-640. The medium size travels very well but if you have room the large PLM might serve you better
Author:  gamefaceimg [ Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Another lighting question :-)
I have 6 of the old school WL5000's. Those things have taken a beating, but still get the job done. Can I use the PLM set up with those? Also, have several AB400's.
Author:  Luap [ Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Another lighting question :-)
Yes . . . use the 8mm straight shaft version. The reflector angle is narrower than ideal for the PLM but I think you would be pretty happy with the results.

Gotta' say, those first generation WLs have an incredible reliability record - because they're so simple.
Author:  BrandonsDad [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Another lighting question :-)
Our two WL5000 and one WL10000 strobes are still poppin' perfectly, in our studio (Carl Photography) along with two XL1600s. We use three Einsteins & Vagabonds & PLMs for location shoots. Buffs are the "Bee's knees!"
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