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Quick heads-up on a great deal: Midwest Photo is giving away a free 7-DVD set of Lighting in Layers (more info on the DVDs, here ) with every single Jumpstarter kit purchased, while supplies last. The Jumpstarter kits are already a great value. The no-flash kit actually costs less than the DVDs themselves, at $142.99. But no matter which kit you might be considering—the no light, single-light, add-a-light, or two-light version—the DVD set addition makes it an even better value. Two things to know: 1. You have to enter the code HOBBYSHIP at checkout. 2. The deal also includes free UPS ground shipping within continential US. You have to calculate shipping before you enter the code. But it should take it off after the code is entered, if you choose Ground UPS and live in the lower 48. You can learn more about the core components of the kits here , in Lighting 101. Links to the various versions of the Jumpstarter kits follow below: Lighting Kit WITHOUT Flash ($142.99) Lighting Kit WITH Lu...

Are you more the "learn by doing" type? As in, "Don't tell me, show me?" Then you may be interested in one of the 2017 Strobist location workshops that are already planned. Or perhaps you would like to know how to schedule an in-person workshop of your own—for your photo exposition, camera club, or right in your damn living room. Keep reading to learn how to make the monkey dance... Read more »

Abstract: Here's what you'll need—and what you need to know—before starting Lighting 103. Lighting 103 is about color. We'll be weaning ourselves from the stock, unnatural white light that comes out of your bare speedlights. At a minimum, you'll be working with two flashes. We'll be blending colors in highlight and shadows, so you really won't be able to get through it with just a single speedlight. A basic, value two-light kit will suffice. But FYI, we'll also be stretching into more lights in some examples. You can get good advice on a two-light—or perhaps add-a-light to your current bag— here , in Lighting 102. Speaking of that, it stands to reason that you should also be familiar with the concepts in Lighting 101 and 102 before starting Lighting 103. So if you need to catch up (or brush up) you should start here . You're Gonna Need Some Gels My recommendation is that speedlight users start out with small-sized packets of the most useful gels. You can...