Starting to get into Studio Portrait lighting...
Tammi blogged a bit about her class - butterfly, Rembrandt, etc... lighting for portrait photographers, and I had no clue. My husband kept pushing this book at me, so finally last night I started reading it.
I can tell that I will be referring to this book hundreds of times as I setup my portrait studio. While all the lighting setups were explained in depth, and I no longer am as clueless, at least I kinda know the "lingo" know.
HOWEVER, the book was overwhelming at first crack, I read half of it and skimmed the rest. It made me tired just knowing that I have sooo much to learn!
Right now I have 2 strobe Lights with stands and umbrellas, a few other lights that came with my light tent (which I never use), the background, and light meter, which is a good start to my studio. I would like to get a few soft boxes next. I have a realistic mannequin with realistic hair to "practice" on until I understand the basics of lighting. I'm sure as I study I'll learn all these other things that I will "need".