I've had this question a few times now, what lighting equipment do I use? Some ask about my big set up, do I use couple alien bees, softbox, etc... but honestly I actually just use one light when I'm out doing my sunset shot. Most times one, sometimes 2 speedlites. In the beginning, when I didn't know lights, I got the alien bees set up, but I don't ever use it. It's not very mobile, big to carry around and I'd need a battery pack.... HEAVY! I tried it once, I was exhausted...really. I was also worried about the wind knocking it over.
-Canon Speedlite 580exii
-Light filter, I use the photoflex blow up softbox
-Scott Robert Lim's trigger system, one on hotshoe of your camera, one on flash
-One light stand
I usually have my lightstand 3-5 feet away from the subject. I don't use an umbrella or huge softbox because it's windy here, which can cause some damage to your lighting gear. It could work if you bring sand bags, though I can just see the umbrella blowing inside out.
Its my easiest setup. Ofcourse I can add more if I wanted to, but on location I like to bring just 1. If you don't have a lightstand, bring an assistant. Or you can shoot & hold it yourself....up and to the side....it might work ;)
Is that you or Alisa? Great shot! And great post!
Ash – it’s Alisa, I asked her to work it, haha =)
sent her your way pink!! hope she books!