Blackbelt Lighting has been working with several photographers to help design lighting kits based on the equipment that they use on real-world shoots. Our first signature kit was designed by Chris Diset and is the same exact set of products he uses for his engagement and wedding shoots. Kit contents: (2) BB560 Speedlites (2) [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Strobist’
Chris Diset Signature Location Lighting Kit
Posted: 16th December 2011 by KerryG in Product InformationTags: BB560, Chris Diset, Flash, Kit, Lighting, lighting kit, Lighting Kits, Lights, New Products, Strobe, Strobist, Wireless Flash Triggers
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Strobe Accessory Kits
Posted: 16th November 2011 by KerryG in Product InformationTags: 580EX, Flash, SB800, Speedlites, Strobist, YN560
New Product Announcement The all new Strobist Accessory Kits give photographers a wide range of control over their lighting. Have you been frustrated with only have one or two light modifiers but would like greater control? Now more will you be limited to either bare flash or just a couple of accessories. The new Strobist [...]
Using Multiple Speedlites
Posted: 16th October 2011 by KerryG in EventsTags: BB560, Flash, multiple lights, Strobe, Strobist, YN560
As part of our Lightober celebration, Kerry has been been doing a series about using multiple speedlites. This presentation starts with one speedlite and works up to using a total of six different lights. This shows you what is possible with multiple lights that can really make your images stand out from other people’s work. [...]
Getting the Shot – Couple on Bench
Posted: 8th July 2011 by KerryG in PhotographersTags: Aperture, BB560, Exposure, Flash, Night, Softbox, Strobe, Strobist
The location was basically pitch black, you could just barely see to walk around by moonlight when we found this bench to use. Only a single light was used to do this image, a BB560 speedlite with a 24″ EZ Softbox. The light was to the right of the camera a few feet and about [...]
Using the EZ Softbox with a Studio Strobe
Posted: 26th June 2011 by KerryG in Product InformationTags: Flash, monolights, softboxes, Strobe, Strobist, studio strobe
The new EZ Collapsible Softboxes are proving to be extremely popular, especially with our discounted introductory price. While designed for use with speedlites, they can be used with certain studio strobes or monolites. While this may not work with every studio strobe on the market, it should work with a good percentage of them. Shown [...]
Output Performance of the EZ Softboxes
Posted: 24th June 2011 by KerryG in Product InformationTags: Flash, Lighting, Products, Softbox, Strobe, Strobist
We knew the most common question was going to be “How much light do you lose with the new softboxes” so we setup a test rig to get the most accurate results we could manage here in the studio. The way we did this was to place a YN560 at 1/2 power on a lightstand [...]
New Softboxes Now Available
Posted: 18th June 2011 by KerryG in Product InformationTags: Accessories, Flash, Lighting, Softbox, Strobe, Strobist
We now have some new and exciting softboxes available. Like reflectors, these fold up small enough to fit into most camera bags but expand up to 20″, 24″, or 32″ squares. The units come with the softbox and all the mounting gear you need to attach your speedlite. Just add a speedlite and a light [...]
New Flash Lighting Bundles
Posted: 6th June 2011 by KerryG in Product InformationTags: Flash, Lighting, Lighting Kits, Strobe, Strobist, Wireless Flash Triggers, YN560
You asked for it, you got it! Many people had asked us for some bundle kits with just the YN560 speedlites and the wireless flash triggers so we have done exactly that. These new bundles bring you three different kits that all save you money over buying the pieces by themselves. Along with the [...]
David Ziser On Using Blackbelt Wireless Triggers
Posted: 15th April 2011 by KerryG in PhotographersTags: David Ziser, Off-Camer, Strobe, Strobist
http://vimeo.com/22217750
David Ziser has done up a great video tutorial on how to use the wireless flash triggers. This is an excellent tutorial on shooting off-camera flash and getting excellent results. Trigger Happy Budget Flashes from David Ziser on Vimeo.
Getting the Shot – The Pouting Daughter
Posted: 3rd March 2011 by KerryG in PhotographersTags: Flash, Lighting, Pamela Davis, Phase 1 Lighting Kit, Strobe, Strobist
Pamela Davis grabbed this shot of her daughter using the Phase 1 Lighting kit. This is a great example of short lighting which added a great classic look. Along with Pamela’s excellent post processing she has created a truly timeless image.