Spent some time over the last few days working on some studio portraits using home made lights.
This is a self portrait shot using 1 set of 1000w standing shop lights (Home Depot - $29), 1 500w floor shop light (Home Depot - $12) and one desk spot with a 100w natural spot (Target - $6)
The 1000w light was 45deg camera left and behind as a main light.
The 500w was 45deg camera right as a fill.
The spot was sitting on a ladder camera left and behind the subject.
The amature photog does not need to spend $1000's on lights to get a good effect.
