I would like to thank everyone for the great suggestions. I am going to take a look at the AB website and see what is available. I am really excited about getting some lighting and seeing if I can capture some great shots.

Would AB be a good site to purchase lightstands and umbrellas also? I have a backdrop that I purchased some time ago, but nothing to hold it up with. Would anyone have a suggestion as to the best way to "hang" it up?

Many thanks for all the help.
L