I've never taken a portrait in a controlled studio environment. For one, that would require a studio and more then just a tripod, portable flash, and umbrella, which can go a long way. You don't always need thousands of dollars [...]
It's the size and weight of the equipment, the great technical difficulty and danger, the joy of seeing steel on a semi truck, and most importantly, the promise of more beer. These are all just a few of the reasons [...]