I’m mostly shooting portraits, boudoir, and maternity on location - I had been using speedlights and shoot-through umbrellas, but I’d like to put back a little of what I’ve made on recent shoots into a real monolight setup. I’m going with two 400W-S monolights, but I’m trying to decide on what modifiers to go with. I have stands that are sturdy enough to support octaboxes, but is there a compelling reason to go with them for portable shoots over a deep bounce umbrella? I’m often fighting with ceiling heights, so I probably can’t get as large of a modifier as I’d like.
Would love to hear your take on this. Thanks!
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Scrims and bare heads imo. Easier to bounce off a scrim than deal with a box out doors hanging over a pregnant lady unless you have grips/assts with you
I like the Flashpoint XPLOR 300 Pro (same as Godox AD300 Pro) and the 33" Glow EZ Lock Parabolic Softbox (same as Godox AD-S85) that was made specifically for the mini Bowens mount on that light. This is quick and easy to set up and can fit in some pretty tight spaces.
I’ve used both, but I’ve honestly found octaboxes with quick releases to be the best.