Help with setting up a studio

• carrieday

  Participant

  January 21, 2010 at 11:06 pm

  Hey guys,
  Wondering if anyone can help me… I plan on setting up a small studio for portraiture etc… I have been advised to buy lastolites collapsible background and train but am wondering what lighting kit to buy or even how many lights I will need, surely at least 2?

  I would like to buy Bowens or Elinchrom lights as I am used to them and would like to buy a reputable brand, but any other suggestions are welcome too :) I am also on a bit of a budget and am very aware Bowens and Elinchrom will be the more expensive option!

  Cheers all!
  thefizz

  Participant

  January 22, 2010 at 1:16 pm

  Give Paddy a call at barkerphotographic, he is very helpful. I got all my Elinchrom gear from him and he has always looked after me.

  Peter
  aoluain

  Participant

  January 24, 2010 at 2:35 pm

  thefizz wrote:

  Give Paddy a call at barkerphotographic, he is very helpful. I got all my Elinchrom gear from him and he has always looked after me.

  Peter

  I second that! very accommodating business, great to deal with!

  would be interested to follow this thread as I plan on setting up a studio
  myself sometime this year . . .
  Mark

  Keymaster

  January 24, 2010 at 7:54 pm

  +1 for Paddy. Great knowledge and will be able to do something for you and whatever budget you’re working off.

  Tell him the PI folks sent you ;)
  carrieday

  Participant

  January 24, 2010 at 9:14 pm

  Great stuff guys! Thanks a million. Will keep ya posted!