Originally Posted by latinasojourn

lighting is physics. the higher dollar light setups like elinchrom are no better than my speedotron setups.

does not matter whether you use umbrellas or softboxes, it determines the look you want---i prefer umbrellas because they are easier to setup and travel better, and give a sexy look if used correctly.

just remember a general rule. you usually should bounce the light to to give good modeling on the figure and make the girls skin look good and give the "illusion" of ambiant lighting or reality.

softboxes do not bounce the light, they are direct light, and they introduce a different look which to my eye is more sterile or artificial, it is a glamour look yes, it is pretty yes, but for porn to get a guy's dick hard and get him to get his credit card out and buy a membership it ain't the best, because of this artificial look.

if you want to sell hubcaps or furniture use softboxs; if you want to sell porn use umbrellas.