Hey AusPhotographers, I am hoping for your collective help.

I read an interview somewhere online from a photographer that went from using normal hot-shoe flashes to using studio strobes. He said that he outgrew the flashes. He needed something that could nuke daylight at f12 or f14 in order to get the depth of field.

This has always played in the back of my mind, and became quite apparent in a shoot I did a few weeks ago.

What was happening is that I was missing the shot because of the flash recycle time.

So. I know nothing about studio strobes. What to look for. Price. What light stands they need. What brands other togs use. Modelling lights. The different power options etc etc etc.

I have heard of elinchrom and monoblock, but really know nothing about these. Not only do I know nothing, I don't even know where to start.

I have skyport and pocketwizard remote triggers.

So, what would you/do you recommend? What should I look for?

Thanks!!