Reddit reviews Photography Photo Studio Flash Mount Umbrellas Kit Three Umbrellas By Fancier Fan UB1

I use a backdrop kit that includes stands and muslin backdrops. I replaced the muslin with 9-ft. rolls of seamless paper after viewing this tutorial. Total cost: $300

For lighting, I use speedlites--a 430EX II and two YN-560s. The 430EX II is connected to my camera via a 24-ft. E-TTL cable from FlashZebra. The YN-560s are triggered remotely by the 430EX II. Total cost: $375

For light modifiers, I have a 24-inch soft box, 37-inch umbrellas, and 16-inch beauty dish. Total cost: $150

You can see what some of this looks like at http://clintonblackburn.com/headshots-and-insights-from-peter-hurley/.

Attach one of these radio triggers to the hotshoe mount on your camera and the other the hotshoe mount of your SB-600.

http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Wireless-Trigger-Shutter-Transceiver/dp/B004YW79F4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452508589&sr=8-2&keywords=yongnuo+603



Then place the radio trigger and your flash onto this and fire away

http://www.amazon.com/Photography-Studio-Umbrellas-Fancierstudio-UB1/dp/B004HR0M4Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1452508670&sr=8-4&keywords=light+stand+umbrella

The corner / wall method is your best option for minimal equipment. White walls are best, grey walls would work too. You will need a single flash or strobe with a cheap light stand / umbrella, and ideally a tripod / tethered laptop to make sure shots are consistent and ensure exposure looks good. Normally you would need a trigger for the flash, but you can use your pop-up flash as an optical trigger without affecting the exposure (covered in the video I linked below).

Cheap Stand / Umbrella ($29): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HR0M4Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cheap / Reliable Flash ($63): https://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Professional-Wireless-Speedlight-Flashlight/dp/B00EVMIHPS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510120921&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=yongnuo+yn+560&psc=1&smid=A23V097EB9TP7J

And the following items are not 100% necessary, but you can use them for anything in your house, not just the flash - and these batteries are fantastic.

Rechargable Batteries with Charger ($18): https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-K-KJ17MCA4BA-Individual-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00JHKSMJU/ref=pd_bxgy_23_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RVHZJ9CHST6PRESKD9YC

8-Pack Rechargable AA Batteries ($19): https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-BK-3MCCA8BA-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00JHKSN5I/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510121000&sr=1-3&keywords=eneloop&dpID=51JN-N5n6NL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Here's a video explaining single speed light portraits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQCtYqqt5lk&t=960s
They have some similar videos too, worth checking out.

Just get your settings right with test shots, shoot raw, shoot full manual with an aperture of 5.6 or 8, ISO 100, 1/200 of a second. Your flash through umbrella will probably be at 1/4 or 1/8 power. The closer the light source is to the subject, the softer the light will be. Check your histogram to make sure you aren't blowing out any highlights. Tell people to wear basic, neutral clothes for the shoot, ideally not white, and have them all bring one alternate outfit just in case.

There is a lot that goes into it, but just watch some YouTube videos (Tony Chelsea, Gavin Hoey on Adorama), practice a bit with yourself, friends, family, and you'll be good to go.

If you have any other questions about it, feel free to PM me!

Edit: As far as lenses go, use the 50mm 1.8. It's the sharpest lens in your kit. Don't use it wide open, shoot at f5.6 or higher, and make sure your subject is about 5-6 feet from the wall behind them.

Snag these two light kits:

This wireless flash kit works with sony (all camera's with a hot shoe actually)

Then buy this light stand and umbrella kit

Grand total of about $160

Also be sure to read Strobist 101

Zack Arias's one light DVD is also extremely good at explaining things.

Flash photography has a bit of learning curve but well worth it if you are into portraiture.