Hi folks,

I am a beginning photographer who would like to set up a small area in my home to take photographs of dogs. I will be starting out taking photos of my own, but would like to progress to taking some of others. I would love some assistance as to lighting. I have read some of the other posts and am getting a basic understanding, but would like to ask for some additional info. What, if you were a beginner, would you purchase in the line of lights? What type of light meter would you purchase? Would you use umbrellas at the start?

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. I really enjoy reading the forum and looking at everyones pictures and I aspire to be as good one day.

Thanks.
L