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A fully loaded portrait kit for schools, colleges and academies: three Godox MS300V studio flashes, white background system, FlatPak softboxes, junior and adult posing mats, and a Nesting Apple Box Kit for fast, precise height adjustment – all controlled via an included Godox X3 Xnano TTL wireless trigger, with versions available for all major camera brands.
Three-head Godox MS300V flash setup
Reliable 300Ws studio flashes with LED modelling lamps and Godox 2.4 GHz radio – built for long, high-volume school portrait days.
Complete white background system
Telescopic background stand and 3×6 m white muslin backdrop for clean, consistent portraits, ID photos and staff images.
Junior and adult posing mats
Dedicated mats for pupils and staff to keep stance, framing and camera distance consistent across all ages.
Film-standard Nesting Apple Box Kit
A set of industry-style wooden apple boxes, just like you’d find on film and TV sets, for quick, precise height and pose control.
FlatPak softboxes – fast to set up, easy to transport
70 cm, 100 cm and 30×90 cm FlatPak softboxes that pop up quickly, give soft, controlled light, and fold down flat for easy packing between schools.
Included Godox X3 Xnano TTL trigger
Compact, modern wireless trigger that works across the Godox 2.4 GHz ecosystem, with versions available for all major camera brands so you can match your camera body.
The Godox MS300V Complete School Photography Portrait Kit (A-160802-06) is a turn-key system for education photographers who need a portable, repeatable three-light studio with proper tools for posing and height management.
Compared with a basic three-head kit, this “Complete” version adds:
A Nesting Apple Box Kit – the same style of boxes used on professional film sets, and
An adult posing mat alongside the junior mat,
so you can handle mixed sessions – entire year groups, staff portraits, senior leadership teams and prospectus shoots – all with one system.
Professional school and nursery photographers shooting high volumes
Colleges, sixth forms and universities running in-house portrait days
Studios dealing with mixed age groups – from children to adults
Photographers who want a robust, portable three-light kit with proper posing tools
Anyone building around the Godox 2.4 GHz ecosystem and planning to expand over time
Flashes: 3 × Godox MS300V 300Ws studio flashes (LED modelling lamps, 2.4 GHz radio)
Trigger: 1 × Godox X3 Xnano TTL Wireless Flash Trigger (included, with options for all major camera brands)
Background: Telescopic bar stand + 3×6 m white muslin backdrop
Modifiers: 70 cm, 100 cm and 30×90 cm FlatPak softboxes (Bowens S-Type)
Support: 3 × 300 cm air-cushioned light stands
Posing & control: Junior posing mat, adult posing mat, and Nesting Apple Box Kit
Each GODOX MS300-V Studio Flash provides:
300Ws output – ideal for headshots, half-length portraits and small groups
LED modelling lamp – lets you see the light pattern before you press the shutter
Fast recycling and consistent colour – crucial when working through whole classes on a tight schedule
Built-in Godox 2.4 GHz receiver – integrates smoothly with the X3 Xnano trigger and the wider Godox system
With three heads, you can run a classic:
Key light (main FlatPak softbox)
Fill light (second FlatPak)
Hair or background light (strip softbox)
for clean, professional portraits straight out of camera.
The kit includes a GODOX X3 Xnano TTL Wireless Flash Trigger, with versions available for all major camera brands.
Compact and lightweight, it sits neatly on the camera hotshoe
Lets you control power and groups for the MS300V heads directly from the camera position
Part of the Godox 2.4 GHz system, so you can add more Godox lights later without changing how you work
When ordering the kit, you simply choose the Xnano variant that matches your camera mount.
The PIXAPRO® Telescopic Bar Background Stand and 3×6 m White Muslin Cotton Backdrop give you:
A large, neutral backdrop for individuals and small groups
An adjustable frame suitable for school halls, gyms and classrooms
A timeless white background that works for IDs, record systems and marketing images
You get two posing mats:
PIXAPRO® Posing Mat – JUNIOR for children
PIXAPRO® Posing Mat – ADULT for staff, older students and parents
They:
Mark exact foot positions, so each subject knows where to stand
Help keep camera distance and composition consistent across different heights
Reduce the need for constant micro-adjustments, which is a big win on busy days
The PIXAPRO® Nesting Apple Box Kit (12.1 kg) brings a little bit of film-set magic to school photography:
Apple boxes are solid wooden boxes, used on film and TV sets worldwide to raise actors, cameras or props
This nesting set gives you multiple box sizes that fit inside each other for transport, but can be stacked or used individually on set
Use them as seats, steps or risers to bring shorter pupils up into frame, or to give staff a more relaxed seated pose
Because they’re a standard height system, it’s easy to repeat poses across different schools and sessions
Instead of constantly moving lights or lowering your tripod, you can often adjust the apple box stack under the subject – faster, more ergonomic, and much more consistent.
You get three PIXAPRO FlatPak softboxes (Bowens S-Type):
70-FP-BW – 70 cm FlatPak Softbox – ideal key light for individual portraits
100-FP-BW – 100 cm FlatPak Softbox – great fill or larger key for extra-soft, forgiving light
3090-FP-BW – 30×90 cm FlatPak Softbox (Strip) – perfect for hair, rim or background accents, adding separation from the backdrop
FlatPak design means:
They pop open very quickly on location – less time building modifiers, more time shooting
They fold down flat, making them easy to stack in cases and transport between schools
They’re an ideal match for photographers who need proper light quality without bulky gear
The kit includes 3 × PIXAPRO® 300 cm Air Cushioned Light Stands:
Up to 3 m height – plenty for key and hair lights in halls and larger rooms
Air cushioning – protects your flashes from sudden drops when adjusting height
Interchangeable spigot – flexible mounting now and in future
Together, they give your three-light setup a stable, safe foundation.
All-age posing solved – junior & adult mats plus film-style apple boxes give you control from reception to senior staff
High-volume ready – fast flashes, quick-deploy FlatPaks and robust stands are built for full timetables
Professional, consistent results – classic three-light layout with clean white background for on-brand images
Portable and practical – everything packs down for easy transport between locations
Scalable Godox system – works within the wider Godox 2.4 GHz ecosystem for future lights and upgrades
Primary and secondary school portrait days
College, sixth-form and university headshots
Staff ID and corporate portraits in education
Studio sessions with mixed age groups – from children to adults
Any portrait photographer who needs a robust, repeatable three-light kit with proper posing and height control
3 × GODOX MS300-V Studio Flash with LED Modelling Lamp (MS300V)
1 × PIXAPRO® Telescopic Bar Background Stand and 3×6 m White Muslin Cotton Backdrop
1 × PIXAPRO® Posing Mat for Portrait Photography – JUNIOR
1 × PIXAPRO® Posing Mat for Portrait Photography – ADULT
3 × PIXAPRO® 300 cm Air Cushioned Light Stand (Interchangeable Spigot)
1 × GODOX X3 Xnano TTL Wireless Flash Trigger
1 × PIXAPRO® Nesting Apple Box Kit (12.1 kg)
1 × PIXAPRO® 70-FP-BW 70 cm FlatPak Softbox (Includes Bowens S-Type Speedring)
1 × PIXAPRO® 100-FP-BW 100 cm FlatPak Softbox (Includes Bowens S-Type Speedring)
1 × PIXAPRO® 3090-FP-BW 30×90 cm FlatPak Softbox (Includes Bowens S-Type Speedring)
MS300-V
| Max. Power | 300Ws |
| Guide Number | 58 |
| Colour Temperature | 5800±200K |
| Operating Voltage | 200-240V~ 50/60Hz |
| Power Range | 5.0 ~ 10.0 1/32 ~ 1/1 |
| Modelling Lamp Wattage | 10W |
| Modelling Lamp Level | 5%~ 100% |
| Recycle Times | 0.1 - 1.3s |
| Triggering Method | Sync Cord, Test Button, Wireless Control Port |
| Flash Duration | 1/2,000~1/800s |
| Sync Voltage | 5V |
| USB Port Voltage | 5V/200mA (Godox/Pixapro Receivers Only) |
| Fuse | F5AL 250V |
| Fitting | Bowens S-Type |
| Dimensions | Diameter: Ø12.6cm, Height (With Handle): 16.7cm, Length (With Lamp Cover): 28.3cm |
| Net. Weight | 1.3kg |
| Box Weight | 2.3kg |
| Box Dimensions | Approximately Height 2.5cm Width 18.5cm Length 33.5cm |
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|---|---|---|
| UK Standard Delivery (Orders over £150*) | FREE | 2-4 Days |
| UK Standard Delivery | £3.99 | 2-4 Days |
| UK Express Delivery | £5.99 | 1-3 Days |
| UK Next Working Day | £8.00 | Next Working Day |
| UK Next Working Day (Guaranteed) | £15 | Next Working Day |
| UK Before 2pm Next Working Day | £18.00 | Before 2pm Next Working Day |
| UK Saturday Delivery | £30.00 | Saturday |
| UK Sunday Delivery | £30.00 | Sunday |
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