It's All About the Lighting

Normally I'm a natural light on location kinda girl but sometimes it's just not possible to shoot outdoors.  So what's a photographer to do in this case?  Get yourself some good lighting!  So I went online to YescomUSA and grabbed a portable umbrella/lighting kit and was pretty happy with what I got.  Here's a little more about the kit:

 (photos and package description courtesy of their website)

This professional kit is extremely suitable for professional level photographers. It is a perfect solution for product photo and video for web retailers and commercial product catalog. Very easy to use and setup in minutes. With their wonderful photo kit, you can take perfect photos everywhere anytime.

Best Solution for Your Professional Photo Studio:

• Perfect for any objects, such as portraits, costumes, furnishings, etc.
• Best color temperature to prevent from color aberration.
• Powerful total 170 watts lighting to provide a sufficient exposal and brilliant image.
• Soften lighting with umbrella for reducing overexposure and hot spots.
• 2x powerful continual lighting for bathing object in dimensional lighting.
• Set up in minutes to offer you a professional photo studio.
• Please kindly note that it is for 110 voltage.

Professional Daylight Bulbs:

• 85 watts spiral daylight bulb equal to 340 watts regular bulb. It can also save the efficiency of electricity.
• Color temperature is 5500k, most perfect color temperature for photo taking.
• Average life 8,000 hours.

Studio Umbrellas:

• High quality nylon construction.
• 32" wide soft white translucent umbrella.
• Extremely soften the light and get rid of the shadows to improve the quality of your images.

Light Tripods:

• Color: Black
• Maximum height is 7 feet, fold down to 28 inches for easy portability.
• Professional quality aluminum frame with black satin finish.
• Simple quick-release levers provide fast precise height adjustment.
• Extra wide angle footprints with rubber tips for more stability.
• Folding frame design for freewill lighting position setting and easier storage.

AC Swivel Umbrella Holders:

• You can use it with or without the umbrella.
• Quick adjustable light positions that lock at the desired angle.
• Distance from the umbrella to bulb is adjustable to be used as fill-in light.
• Its 12.5 feet long cord helps you move it freely for best lighting effects.

Packages Include:

• 2x 7 feet light stand
• 2x AC swivel umbrella holder
• 2x 32" translucent umbrella
• 2x 85w 5500k energy balance spiral energy saver light bulbs
• 1x Suitable padded carrying case