Before I get started...


I currently have:



  • Canon 450D (Rebel XSi)
  • EF 17-55 kit lens
  • EF 100mm Macro f2.8
  • EF 50mm f1.4
  • Speelite 430EX II
  • Manfrotto Tripod

<div>I've recently been asked to do a shoot for a friends band to be used for their website and promotional material. I really love the creativity of my 430EX II but would like to further this with a better, more studio-like lighting setup. Although it will need to be portable, as will be used indoors and outdoors.</div>
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<div>I will be purchasing an ST-E2 remote to control the 430EX II, and a 580EX II to complement this further down the line.</div>
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<div>My main question is what gear (along the lines of stands/umbrellas/soft boxes etc) would be best suited to my needs? Obviously any other comments or suggestions on the rest of my setup for this would be appreciated.</div>
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<div>(Hope that wasn't too long for a first post) </div>