Comments on: Lighting Alternatives for Real Estate Photography http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/ Tips and Techniques for Real Estate Photography Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:12:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Photography For Real Estate » Top 10 Photography For Real Estate Posts In 2007 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-7225 Photography For Real Estate » Top 10 Photography For Real Estate Posts In 2007 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:30:26 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-7225 [...] Lighting Alternatives For Real Estate Photography [...] […] Lighting Alternatives For Real Estate Photography […]

]]> By: Gary http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-767 Gary Sat, 07 Jul 2007 04:53:26 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-767 P.S those two case include my cameras and all my lenses.. P.S those two case include my cameras and all my lenses..

]]> By: Gary http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-762 Gary Sat, 07 Jul 2007 04:51:42 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-762 Jeff, You might try this site http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/02/welcome-to-strobist.html I personally carry 6 SB (nikon strobes) lights because they have a built in pc plug. There are a few other lights that have this feature but you can generally find SB's on E Bay at a decent price. In my lighting kit I carry 2 Bogen 3373 compact stands and a Bogen 682B Monopod that I often call into action as a light stand. I also have two wescott double fold umbrellas. I have all kinds of light modifiers but generally I have everything I need to light something like a GRAND ballroom if I should need to. It's better to walk in over prepared than under, think the boy scout motto "be prepared". My whole set up fits in two Pelican 1510 cases (airline carry on size) and a long stand bag so it's not huge. I am rarely at a loss for equipment if I need it. I've only ever used all six light once, but you know, I sure was glad I had all six at that time. Anyway, thats my 2 bits on a lighting set up. If you want to know more drop me a line gary@weinheimerphoto.com Peace. Jeff,

You might try this site
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/02/welcome-to-strobist.html

I personally carry 6 SB (nikon strobes) lights because they have a built in pc plug. There are a few other lights that have this feature but you can generally find SB’s on E Bay at a decent price. In my lighting kit I carry 2 Bogen 3373 compact stands and a Bogen 682B Monopod that I often call into action as a light stand. I also have two wescott double fold umbrellas. I have all kinds of light modifiers but generally I have everything I need to light something like a GRAND ballroom if I should need to. It’s better to walk in over prepared than under, think the boy scout motto “be prepared”.

My whole set up fits in two Pelican 1510 cases (airline carry on size) and a long stand bag so it’s not huge. I am rarely at a loss for equipment if I need it. I’ve only ever used all six light once, but you know, I sure was glad I had all six at that time. Anyway, thats my 2 bits on a lighting set up.

If you want to know more drop me a line
gary@weinheimerphoto.com

Peace.

]]> By: Mark Reibman http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-766 Mark Reibman Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:18:24 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-766 Jeff, I've been integrating the second flash and have yet to use a stand because I usually find something to set it on. But, a stand is with me in my vehicle and today, after all this discussion, I actually brought it into the house. With a stand you'll have more versatility and options. If you have your camera on a tripod, I guess there's no reason you can't handhold it. I don't think you have to worry about flash shake. :) I hate shooting with a tripod so I don't use one. Jeff,

I’ve been integrating the second flash and have yet to use a stand because I usually find something to set it on. But, a stand is with me in my vehicle and today, after all this discussion, I actually brought it into the house. With a stand you’ll have more versatility and options. If you have your camera on a tripod, I guess there’s no reason you can’t handhold it. I don’t think you have to worry about flash shake. :) I hate shooting with a tripod so I don’t use one.

]]> By: Jeff Cospolich http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-765 Jeff Cospolich Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:06:40 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-765 great comments. I get decent results with one 580EX on-camera, often (but not always) bounce flash. I sometimes shoot large vaulted living areas (and some even have dark or wooden ceilings), so one flash (even with FEC +3) isn't always enough power. I would also like to use a 2nd flash to help even out hot spots and glare and such. I don't yet have a stand. The few times I've used 2 flashes I've just handheld the 2nd strobe. Can any of you get me started with some basic tips for using a 2nd flash off camera? Is the 2nd flash usually direct or bounce? I know every situation is different. Do I absolutely need a stand, or can I start by experimenting with handholding the 2nd. My 2nd flash is a 420EX, so I don't think it allows me FEC, I think it's always full power. great comments. I get decent results with one 580EX on-camera, often (but not always) bounce flash. I sometimes shoot large vaulted living areas (and some even have dark or wooden ceilings), so one flash (even with FEC +3) isn’t always enough power. I would also like to use a 2nd flash to help even out hot spots and glare and such. I don’t yet have a stand. The few times I’ve used 2 flashes I’ve just handheld the 2nd strobe. Can any of you get me started with some basic tips for using a 2nd flash off camera? Is the 2nd flash usually direct or bounce? I know every situation is different. Do I absolutely need a stand, or can I start by experimenting with handholding the 2nd. My 2nd flash is a 420EX, so I don’t think it allows me FEC, I think it’s always full power.

]]> By: Susanne Hayek http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-759 Susanne Hayek Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:05:40 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-759 I always shoot with two strobes, one on camera and one off usually, and am definitely planing to purchase at least two more. The extra minutes it takes to set them up is worth it in much less computer time later. Often I don't have to do anything other than resize them. I always shoot with two strobes, one on camera and one off usually, and am definitely planing to purchase at least two more. The extra minutes it takes to set them up is worth it in much less computer time later. Often I don’t have to do anything other than resize them.

]]> By: Marc Lacoste http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-754 Marc Lacoste Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:50:15 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-754 Not entirely. The natural light coming from the windows is rarely direct sunlight, but more often come from the sky, not the sun. So the approriate WB is either cloudy 6500°K (cloudy wheather), shade-8000°K (blue sky) or sunlight 5000°K (direct sun). Not counting sunsets, or two sided rooms, one facing 8000°K north and the other the 5000°K sun. Not entirely. The natural light coming from the windows is rarely direct sunlight, but more often come from the sky, not the sun. So the approriate WB is either cloudy 6500°K (cloudy wheather), shade-8000°K (blue sky) or sunlight 5000°K (direct sun). Not counting sunsets, or two sided rooms, one facing 8000°K north and the other the 5000°K sun.

]]> By: Adam Maurer http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-753 Adam Maurer Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:54:27 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-753 I should add, if you're shooting interiors during the day and the curtains are open, then the colour temp of the flash will be the same as daylight (5500K), so there will be no hideous mixture of white balance. The warm glow of an incandescent is all very well, but it's often overdone. I should add, if you’re shooting interiors during the day and the curtains are open, then the colour temp of the flash will be the same as daylight (5500K), so there will be no hideous mixture of white balance. The warm glow of an incandescent is all very well, but it’s often overdone.

]]> By: Adam Maurer http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-752 Adam Maurer Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:26:12 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-752 A timely topic! I was only this morning playing around with my second SB-800 speedlight (I'm a Nikon man) and the various wireless remote options. The second flash to light up the "next" room always gives a great result... I'm even considering a third SB-800. A timely topic!
I was only this morning playing around with my second SB-800 speedlight (I’m a Nikon man) and the various wireless remote options. The second flash to light up the “next” room always gives a great result… I’m even considering a third SB-800.

]]> By: Aaron http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-758 Aaron Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:36:04 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/07/02/lighting-alternatives-for-real-estate-photography/#comment-758 This issue is a stylistic one for me. I simply don't care for the look of strobe lighting as ambient (whether it be single or multiple flashes). Thus, I have decided to spend more of my time in post than set up numerous lights. This issue is a stylistic one for me. I simply don’t care for the look of strobe lighting as ambient (whether it be single or multiple flashes). Thus, I have decided to spend more of my time in post than set up numerous lights.

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