Going rate on...

[Donfoolio]

Damn that's some wierd shit, it did not post. There is a severe storm warning and the page took mad long to load. Ill just copy here....



Non nude pictures per picture and/or per hour.

Amateur video per hour for Women and Men.


Also what do you all think of this lighting package?...

http://store.prostores.com/servlet/s.../Detail?no=319


It is 579.00 which is in my price range and the kit looks good. But I am new to photography and want to get some opinions.

Thanks all

[Donfoolio]

el bumpo

[CamsLord]

bump for u

[fitzmulti]

Also what do you all think of this lighting package?...
http://store.prostores.com/servlet/s.../Detail?no=319

It is 579.00 which is in my price range and the kit looks good. But I am new to photography and want to get some opinions.
Thanks all

The light kit looks okay - BUT that's a damn lotta bulbs...you better look into replacement bulb costs before ordering it...just in case those are NOT in your price range considering as many as they take!

[Donfoolio]

Thanks for the bump CamsLord!

And thank you fitzmulti for your insight on the bulb issue. I did not think of that and it may become a problem in the future. I don't know about the normal time they should last or how constant turning on and off might affect them. I am going to have to research lighting more before I decide on what to buy. I am always open to suggestions and recommendations on any product. Thanks all!

[fitzmulti]

And thank you fitzmulti for your insight on the bulb issue. I did not think of that and it may become a problem in the future. I don't know about the normal time they should last or how constant turning on and off might affect them. I am going to have to research lighting more before I decide on what to buy. I am always open to suggestions and recommendations on any product. Thanks all!

N/P! Happy to help.
FYI - this is what I use, CLICK HERE...and Ya they are a little "pricey", BUT the bulb have lasted me over 2 YEARS! And as a price point, the bulbs are $135 each - and I did buy a spare "just in case", but it is still in the box. They come w/ a FIVE YEAR warranty - something also to consider. DO get some spare "fuses" those go out on occasion, but take about 30 seconds to replace...
:-)

Fitz

[Donfoolio]

damn those are nice! I bookmarked that link. I can see the use for them when doing stuff on the road so I can see buying them within the next few months. The price is steep yes but the fact that they can be battery powered evens it out. I don't need such a feature yet though, I must look for something stationary and cheap but not floodlights

[Donfoolio]

Oh and I almost forgot, the main reason for this thread! Going rates on amateur picture and video sesions. I figure 150 to 250 per hour for girls, and 50 bucks per hour max for guys. any input appreciated

[ultimatebbwdotcom]

That light system looks like bad news. Sticking 5 cheap lights on a pod to get a perceived power output of a more expensive system can't be good.

Most photog's i know that want a reliable system without breaking the bank use these guys - http://www.alienbees.com/

Ive got a couple of the 800's and they throw out more power than most would need even in a large studio - they also stand up to on the road treatment very well.

[Donfoolio]

That light system looks like bad news. Sticking 5 cheap lights on a pod to get a perceived power output of a more expensive system can't be good.

Most photog's i know that want a reliable system without breaking the bank use these guys - http://www.alienbees.com/

Ive got a couple of the 800's and they throw out more power than most would need even in a large studio - they also stand up to on the road treatment very well.

nice! thanks for the link and info. That is a good point about it needing more lights for the output. Damn I should have kept my old grow lights, they would have came in handy now

[Hollywood376]

It is 579.00 which is in my price range and the kit looks good. But I am new to photography and want to get some opinions.

Thanks all

Dont waste your money on that set up. You would be much better to get a decent set of strobes. Someone mentioned Alienbees. Those are very good for the price, a pair of those with stands and umbrellas wouldn't cost you much more, and you would have a plenty of light.