It's pretty true that the gear does not make the image. You do. I shoot newborn with a camera that is from 1965. I shoot film and am stuck with the ISO of the particular stock that I'm using. So, if I can make great images with that, then it's not the gear. I think I would have a look at dracast lights for led lights that won't break the bank. They're really nice, light weight and not a billion dollars.
what kind of images are you looking to create? What kind of mood do you want to set? Don't get wrapped up in the "this will make my images better, or bring in more clients" trap. Unless of course the gear that you're buying make getting to your end goal easier.
here are some headshots that I've shot, some of these are shot with 3k Westcott flex led lights and others are shot with $300 worth of used strobes. Either way, I'v made a decent living with both. Though one of these setups makes getting to my end shot a lot faster.
what kind of images are you looking to create? What kind of mood do you want to set? Don't get wrapped up in the "this will make my images better, or bring in more clients" trap. Unless of course the gear that you're buying make getting to your end goal easier.
here are some headshots that I've shot, some of these are shot with 3k Westcott flex led lights and others are shot with $300 worth of used strobes. Either way, I'v made a decent living with both. Though one of these setups makes getting to my end shot a lot faster.
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