lighting equipment

[Cecelia Cox]

Amanda,

Have you considered using compact flourescents which are daylight balanced? 1000bulbs.com has some which are 5500K and are the equivalent to a 200 or 250 watt incandescent. I don't travel, but these are working very nicely in my studio. I can paint from the model and photograph under the same lights.

[Amanda Grosjean]

Hi Cecelia!

Thanks so much for your reply. In the past I have tried a 5500K fluorescent lights and I have found them to be a bit too blue. But maybe I just haven't found the right kind yet. I'll try that site you recommended. I'm kind of stuck with the lights I have for now because I can't afford a upgrade. I've had problems getting some of the oversized florescent bulbs to fit in the reflectors too. I bought some of the cheap lights in bulk to offset the cost for now but none of my heat issues or longevity problems have been solved. Thanks for the suggestion.

-Amanda