I recently decided to start shooting with off camera flash again to explore more dramatic lighting for portraits. I've been shooting natural light only for a few years after getting tired of carrying heavy battery packs and studio strobes on location, but the rise of brands like Neewer, Yongnuo, and Cowboy Studio have enabled photographers to create great light with a budget friendly and lightweight setup. This entire flash setup only costs $125, works with any DSLR camera body, and is a great starting point to add to later if you want to get into more elaborate flash setups with multiple strobes.

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