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What’s your recommendation for good reliable studio/portable lighting?

Q: I want to get into commercial (stock) photography. need a good reliable studio/portable lighting. What is your recommendation? I’m leaning to Bowens gemini 500 pro. Profoto D1 better and worth the cost? — Shervin A: There are a lot of great choices on the market. I’ve used Profoto for years mostly because of their …

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The Other Side of Fame

Does this look fun? Fame is a funny thing. A lot of notions about fame and celebrity are based on which side of the velvet rope you find yourself. There’s a great scene in Barry Levinson’s “PoliWood” where two actors shoot down any notion that Hollywood celebrities are motivated by the desire for photo ops. …

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