Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Today's question from Linda M. is, "I'm fairly new to photography and want to get started with a studio light setup. Where do I begin?"

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0:00 Intro
01:14 Continuous vs Strobe
02:38 Flash Duration
04:12 When to Use Continuous Lights
05:22 Modifiers
07:57 Watt-Seconds Explained
08:36 Speedlites
10:37 Mid-Range Strobes
13:14 Top of the Line
14:23 Extras
16:37 How Many Lights Do You Need?
18:01 Outro

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✘ GEAR USED:

Godox KNOWLED M300BI Bi Color LED Light
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Glow 48" EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox with Bowens Mount dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/fghrb

Canon Speedlite EL-5
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Canon ST-E10 Speedlite Transmitter
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Westcott FJ strobes
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Flashpoint strobes
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Sandbags
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Flashpoint Swivel Umbrella Holder with Cold Shoe
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Flashpoint 13' Background Support System
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Savage background paper
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✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:

Canon EOS R Full-Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera, Black
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Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens
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Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head
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Godox KNOWLED M300BI Bi Color LED Light
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Glow 48" EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox with Bowens Mount
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Prograde cards and readers
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