umbrella

Looking to buy a shoot through umbrella. I have 2 options. Pay £15,000 or £30? I am by no means a beginner, but also not a pro studio. I plan to use the umbrella for real estate in certain situations as well as portrait stuff. What should I really be looking for?

Any useful comments or experience on using the shallower parabolic umbrellas? I thought I might have a play with one and am wondering how others put them to use?

Hi Guys, I've been trying out model photography since posting last and the images here were taken this week at my home and are of a non model friend and only my second time shooting a model. I'm looking for critique, comments and views on the images below based on the fact that I'm still very...