New studio equipment birthday fundraiser

I want to focus my attention on setting up a home studio. A small donation can help me move closer toward this goal. I list MSRP prices, but of course I will look for the best deals and stretch donation funds to get the best quality at the cheapest price.

There are no increments involved, just whatever your budget can afford. Donations are accepted over time, so $5 here, $20 there, adds up and is more than welcome.


Thank you for taking the time to donate, I appreciate the gift and will offer a free 90 minute photo session to those who donate more than $150.


First 3 items on my list are:

1. A Speedlite ST-E2 transmitter listed price $350 on the Canon website. This is the most immediate need. An infrared transmitter allows my flash unit to sync and fire while not mounted on my camera's hot shoe. This allows me to stave off the purchase of strobes and other lighting equipment since my truncated flash can be mounted on a tripod to create similar lighting.


2. Umbrella lights and soft boxes. Prices vary, 3 lights, a barn door, soft box and bulbs runs about $600. I am looking at different companies to purchase from, including this $170 beginning lighting kit from Owen's Originals. If you have experience and know of any deals or just have good advice to share, please contact me.

3.EF 24-70mm f 2/8L USM lens  Purchasing quality lenses is the biggest financial burden for photographers. This lens is optimal for low light photography and the quality is superb. I've seen this $1300 lens on "sale" for $900 or $1K, but even though that shaves off a couple hundred dollars, it is still out of my current budget.