check this out. It shows you one easy solution for adding a flash to a stand.
http://webs.lanset.com/rcochran/flash/equipment.html
It is true the 550 does not have enough power for easy studio work but plenty of people do it successfully. Be sure you get shoot-through umbrellas if you think you're going to use an STE2 because you may need to shoot through in order for the flash to be seen by the ste2.
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