Square Perfect Professional Photography Studio Lighting Umbrella Soft Light Kit

I am a Professional Photographer; the kind that owns his own office and studio space, and sustains his family with his work. I am one of the first to admit that I am a bit of an elitist when it comes to equipment, but I have fallen in love with Square Perfect. Also, who can honestly say that they do not mind saving some money, when there is no compromise on quality?This set up falls right in line with my experience with other Square Perfect products. Well packaged in reusable sleeves for the umbrellas, easy to set up, withstands daily use well, and very easy on the wallet. The umbrellas reflect light just as well as the commercial umbrellas I used when I apprenticed in a commercial studio, and hit the wallet at a third of the price. I recommend them whenever I can!

I was disappointed in this set when I unpackaged it. It is very lightweight, which will make it easier to carry, but easy to tip over. There were no directions on how to set up or sync the flashes. I wish I would have gone with a higher quality set that cost more but was more substantial.

Even though the equipment works. I personally don't feel it's worth what I paid for it. The descriptions for all of the equipment which comes in this kit was vague. The umbrellas were not "Professional Quality", let alone the stand or flashes. Majority of it was plastic and I fear that metal screws going into plastic lamp holders, will strip eventually. I would then have to purchase additional lamp holders. The legs were flimsy, so don't use them for anything, but the small 24" - 26" umbrellas and the flash and lamp holder.The sync flashes did work and work pretty well. The PC cables kept slipping off of my camera, so I had to compress the ends a little and now they are snug.I might have to put an extra coat of silver reflective material on the umbrellas, because they appear to be flaking off.I gave it a three, because the sync flashes worked well and lit my subjects adequately.Sorry for being critical, but I am mostly upset with the use of "Professional Quality" and "Premium" in the descriptions. It's kind of misleading. I would have given it a higher rating, if the stands and lamp holders didn't have metal screws going into plastic and not a metal nut at the other end.

This studio light set is perfect for price ($96.95). For the installation does not require any skills. I put four stars because received the goods with some damages.

I use this item in my home studio and I love it. It is simple to use and provides beautiful light. For the price it cant be beat!

The lights stands are very cheaply made and get knocked over all the time. The lights are only for flash ... some come with both flash and constant light. I would not recommend these lights.

Very good

Works good.