Hi guys. I'm taking class pictures on schools around manila. I think I'm up for graduation portraits. Here's the question...

What items for lighting (strobe, softbox, umbrella) do i need for a mere 10-15k budget to take a decent grad picture?

What I have is my 580exII and havent used its wireless feature yet. I do want to use my flash off camera but ive learned i can just use a chord connected to the flash from my cam.

thanks in advance! :)

I suggest you try searching in You Tube the SnapFactory. They have series of video lessons.

Here's the Sample Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7l-uLyO_0I&feature=related)

Hi guys. I'm taking class pictures on schools around manila. I think I'm up for graduation portraits. Here's the question...

What items for lighting (strobe, softbox, umbrella) do i need for a mere 10-15k budget to take a decent grad picture?

What I have is my 580exII and havent used its wireless feature yet. I do want to use my flash off camera but ive learned i can just use a chord connected to the flash from my cam.

thanks in advance! :)

try this site http://strobist.blogspot.com/

For your budget of 10-15k you can already have a set AC strobes good enough for taking portraits, call Aperture Trading and ask about their Falcon Eyes package. :)

Yes that's right.
You can call APERTURE at tel number: 732-8911
I hope I'm right with the number though....
:)

yes.. ill call aperture soon. thanks for the info guys.

Watched the videos as well..very informative. will try to learn more.