Flash Photography: Where do I start?!

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Sup guys,

Never used anything apart from the onboard camera, but would love to venture into using a dedicated flash and wireless triggers for portraits!

I think it's fair to say: Where the flip do I start?!

I've been looking at these triggers to start with; cheap and cheerful, but will they be alright for starting out?

Also, regarding the actual flash... I really have no idea what the difference between all the of the Canon EX range is, and whether I actually should get a Canon flash or go for a cheaper one?

Any information/link/tutorials welcomed!

Thanks

 

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Jesus... This thread has got me well and truly baffled! Time to go and read tons of information! Thanks for all the input though everyone