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Octas or umbrellas for location portraits? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by Bodhrans-Not-Bombs@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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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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[–] Smprfiguy@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

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

[–] 0000GKP@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

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.

[–] LeicaM6guy@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I’ve used both, but I’ve honestly found octaboxes with quick releases to be the best.