I attended a workshop for about a week ago and one of my new photographer friends contacted me. She would like to know more about the photographic equipment I use when I'm out and photograph. So I made this little list of relevant links.

Lighting Stands
Previously, I spent a couple Interfit stands (COR750) but I've upgraded to a couple of Manfrotto 5001B Nano Lighting Stands. These racks take up a lot less, weighs 1kg (opposed to 1.6kg) and is highly collapsible.

Buy it: Manfrotto Tripod (camera body), Manfrotto Tripod Nano (DustinHome)

Umbrella Head / Flash keeps
In my photo session in the local shopping mall, I could see that I needed umbrellas to soften the light. So I got me the Manfrotto 026 head that keeps both Flash and Umbrella. They work really well, they are easy to adjust and do not sit and dangle.

Buy it: Manfrotto Lite Tite (camera body)

Umbrella
I'm using fluoroscopy umbrella, but other uses reflective umbrellas and reflect the light back. I bought some cheap (100kr) so I can replace them when worn.

Buy it: LASTOLITE fluoroscopy umbrella (camera body)

Reflector
This is a really good tool to remove shadows on the model, and I found a 5-in-1 on ebay. It's Gold, Silver, Black, White and Translucent and I use it to soften the light, either by reflecting the light from my flash or sunlight.

Search for it: on Ebay

Radio triggers
I got my first Cactus Triggers / Powerty Wizards for over a year ago, it was a set that consisted of 1 transmitter and 3 receivers. But when I tried to modify the recipients to increase the range, two of them to pieces. So I bought a set that was already modified by a photographer on flickr.

Search for it: on Ebay or QXL.dk

Flash / Flash / Strobe
Dear child has many names and last but not least, my light sources also mention that I use, respectively. a Canon EZ540 and an EX430 to brighten up models. But I will soon be forced to get me a flash which is 100% compatible with my camera.

Manfrotto Lighting Stands 5001B

Manfrotto 026 Lite Tite umbrella and flash head

Umbrellas

5-in-1 reflector