By James E. Tutten

Investing on a studio flash strobe kit is the next probable step for photographers who wish to bring their craft to the next level. Much about photography is how much a person knows about their light source.

It is not only the knowledge of what the best kind of lighting to have. It is also about how to go about manipulating it so that the set can be closer to what the photographer has imagined. Though daylight would always be the best light source, there are always things that cannot be done with sunlight.

More dramatic lighting scenes can be done with either a studio flash strobe or a continuous light source. Continuous light sources are cheaper than strobes. However, strobes are more economical in the long run especially that continuous light consumes too much electricity and tends to heat up too fast. For this reason, the bulbs overheat sooner than those of strobe lights.

A basic Studio flash strobe lighting kit would be made up of two strobe lights with their own tall light stands, a shorter light stand, varied reflectors, soft boxes and an umbrella. The shorter light stand is often used for smaller subjects or as a stand for the light source dedicated for the background.

The two tall light stands will usually hold the strobe lights. The photographer will adjust the height and direction to direct the light to add a depth of field to the photo. One light will typically be used as a fill light, while the other will be the main light on the subject.

The photographer will use light to achieve the mood that he wants. When taking portraits, it's a distraction to have hard shadows, and soft boxes will soften the light that's directed on the subject. The umbrella and reflectors are also used to direct or control the light in either an outdoor shoot or a studio shoot.

Reflectors and the umbrella may have different materials that can be used for different effects. For instance, gold reflectors are known to be flattering for portraiture because of the rich and warm tones that it adds to the subjects skin.

In order to create a surreal atmosphere using a combination of light and shadows, a silver or aluminum reflector can be used. One side of the reflector may be coated with black. This can be used to block or trap the light that's being reflected from the light source or the walls, or surrounding surfaces.

Carry bags are normally included in a studio light kit. You'll be able to store all the components of your studio flash strobe kit in the bag for easy transportation to your next shoot.

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