Originally Posted by Whatsreal
Here's a primer from our resident expert Sean Setters: http://community.the-digital-picture.com/forums/t/2081.aspx
You are also going to want to get cozy with Dave Hoobby at www.strobist.com. Read Lighting 101 and 102 as often as possible.
You will want more than two lights. I highly recommend four. Vivitar 285HV or similar manually adjustable. Old Nikon SB's and Canon EX's are good if you can get them at a resonable price. Refresh rates on the N & Cs are very fast.
Good light stands, shoot through white umbrellas with black backing. 42 and 60 inch.
Gels for warming and cooling the flash output. The greatest tip ever given for good flash photography. Dave H. will fill you in on at strobist.com.
Radio flash triggers from Radio Popper or Paul C. Buff. Wireless is the way to go.
All of that can be easily had and produce professional results for under 500 USD.
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