[fabphoto]

It's my first post on the site so I hope it's at the right place.

I am trying to start earning an income from portrait photography on a part time basis.

I would like to specialise in portrait photography taking shoots at people’s house with backdrop giving a studio effect but in the comfort of their own house.

Does anyone have experience with that type of photography?

My first issue is to find the right portable lighting system for portrait, full length and small group 3 to 5 people.
I have been advised different system from Interfit: EX150, EX300, Venus 150 and 300 but I am confused to which one to choose.
I have read that some people had to upgrade from EX150 because it wasn't sturdy enough and had to upgrade one year later. There is no point for me to invest in something that I have to upgrade a year later even if I am on a small budget (£300 to £400).

Also if anyone could share their experience/comments/suggestions for shooting at people’s house, especially when they started. What is the minimum size room to shoot in?

Thanks in advance.
Fabien