Softboxes in Weddings?

Bakko

Do you guys set up soft boxes (or any other lighting fixers) when you shoot weddings, or just use your speedlites?

Also, do you have any brand recommendations for softboxes?

mmmatt

A lot of people use umbrellas with speedlights. Some use smaller softboxes again set up for speedlights. I use an umbrellas but will ocassionally use softboxes and my studio lights with formals in the church.

Matt

Mark1616

I just use an umbrella (combo giving choice of reflected or shoot through) powered by either 1 or 2 speedlights. Fast and portable are the key elements for me.

studio1972

Lastolite do nice speedlite soft boxes, I use one, but often use one or more speedlites bare if I need the full power.

dswfoto

I stick to speedlites and umbrellas at weddings. But, I've been breaking out the softbox and strobes more and more for engagement sessions and really like the results. If I have an assistant with me for the day, I may start to incorporate it in to my wedding reportoire.

Bakko

Thanks for the responses!
Which umbrellas do you guys use? And do you have any brand recommendations?

mmmatt

Bakko wrote: »

Thanks for the responses!
Which umbrellas do you guys use? And do you have any brand recommendations?

I like cheap! For me they only last for a few shoots before the wind catches them and blows the stand over. FME the cheap ones can handle that 2 or 3 times before they bite the dust. I far prefer reflective over shoot through though. I like to use either silver lined or gold lined. Gold only for dusk give or take.

Matt

tenoverthenose

I use softboxes, umbrellas, beauty dishes, etc. I change it up by what mood I'm in, how much light I have, what I want it to look like, what will look best with the bride, etc.