1.There are two kinds of power packs: symmetric power packs and asymmetric power packs.

2.The most common types of light modifiers are umbrellas and soft boxes.

3.Stands and grips are used to support your light sources, strobes, and even light modifiers or backdrops.

4.Monolights, on the other hand, are compact substitutes for a power pack/flash head combinations. Their size limits their power, but they are often desired for their portability.

5.If you’re shooting outdoors or with complicated modifier setups, you are going to need a lot of power to overcome the sun or the light loss caused by the modifiers.

6. White umbrellas offer a wider spread of reflected light, and gold umbrellas produce a warm tone.

7.Softboxes on the other hand are usually square or rectangular. They are lightweight boxes that come with a reflective inside and a translucent front.

8.Most strobe lights allow you to completely remove the reflector and attach different kinds of light modifiers.

9.Snoots are conical shaped tools that narrow the distribution of light. These can be used to produce a very focused, harsh light.

10.Whichever path you take and whichever brands you choose when building or expanding your lighting setup, be sure you get the best quality for your budget. Also, choosing items with widely available accessories and parts will help you out later.