All the answers were great - thanks for helping me also. Anyone willing to share their favorite lighting combinations (presets, etc.) and camera tricks? "Be sure the model is properly oriented on the Y axis to the lights..." Does that mean the Y axis should be at zero? Can you explain this a little further? Lastly, has anyone read the new 3d lighting book; and is it worth purchasing? Thanks to all of you for sharing your knowledge. (I look so lame with that 'DELETE' next to my posts - please, I need to know how to get rid of it)