Studio Lighting + health and safety

Depending on what effect you want in your photograph there are different lighting setups that you can use the main two are high profile lighting and low profile lighting ill explain the criteria for both for high profile you will need 

x2 lighting stands

x2 power leads

x2 flash heads

x2 sync lead or Trigger & Receiver

x2 soft box

x2 protective plastic caps

In a setup similar to this one

and for low key you will need 

x1 lighting stands

x1 power leads

x1 flash heads

x1 sync lead or Trigger & Receiver

x1 snoot

x1 protective plastic caps

and a Low Key setup looks like this 

Health and Safety

The ring flash shown here and the modelling lamp is made of very 

fine glass that can cause painful glass splinters if broken. 

• Do not touch the bulbs especially after use, as they get 

very hot.

• Do not knock the bulbs when fixing light accessories to the unit, as 

this will make them fragile.

• Do not put the protective plastic cap over the bulbs until they have 

cooled. Leave the light accessory in place until ready.

• Do not leave lights on when not in use

While working in the studio you must keep the environment safe:

• Leads should be kept tidy and either taped to the floor or covered 

with rubber mats

• Do not leave coats and bags on the floor

• Do not set your equipment up by a door way or in front of a fire exit

• Act professionally when working with expensive studio equipment