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Lighting Equipment for Starting Out

Lighting is everything– honestly, I believe this section is far more important than the camera gear section. If you learn how to use even some basic lighting tools (especially off-camera flash) then you can significantly up the quality of your photography work. Here’s a simple lighting kit to get you rolling:

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One-light Set-up:

• Godox V860iii
  for Canon, Nikon, Sony or Fujifilm

• Godox V860ii (previous model)
  for Canon, Nikon, Sony or Fujifilm

• Godox Xpro Wireless Trigger
  for Canon, Nikon, Sony or Fujifilm

• Manfrotto Nano Light Stand

• Manfrotto Carbon Fiber Light Stand (light-weight / pricey option)

• Manfrotto Cold Shoe Bracket

• LimoStudio 33” White Umbrella

Jordan’s Lighting Equipment

*Godox = Flashpoint XPLOR
They are the same brand, and both Godox + Flashpoint products work interchangeably together.

• Godox ad1600 Pro (primarily in-studio use)
• Godox ad600 Pro
• Godox ad400 Pro
• Godox ad300 Pro (favorite strobe for travel)
• Godox ad200 Pro
• Godox ad100 Pro (highly versatile & compact)
• Godox V1

• Godox Xpro Wireless Trigger
  for Canon, Nikon, Sony or Fujifilm

Lighting Modifiers

Soft boxes:

• 36 inch Octo box

• 24 x 36 inch Soft box

• 12 x 56 inch Strip Soft box

• 31 x 47 inch Soft box

• 60 inch Octo box

Umbrellas:

• 51 inch umbrella

• Translucent Umbrella Diffuser

Lighting Stands & Misc.

Light stands:

• Kupo Universal 12’ Light Stands

• Kupo 40” Master C-Stands

• Kupo 8.8’ Junior Roller Stands

Other lighting mounts:

• Tether Tools EasyGrip

Need more lighting suggestions?

If you have other gear needs and don’t see what you’re looking for here, please email us at [email protected].