Interested in being a headshot photographer. Camera tips?

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I'm interested in become a headshot photographer. But I forgot what little I knew of a slr. What DSLR camera would you recommend and lense?

I found a small tutorial with a sample picture close to the types of headshots I want to take:
http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/Mobile-Lighting-for-Outdoor-Portraits

I do need a camera and a lense but when but I always felt wierd carrying such a thing with me. And this mobile lighting.... I've seen some headshot photographers not use them for outdoor shots.

Is mobile lighting needed to create that nice contrasting effect? I would feel odd walking around Manhattan with such a large set up.

I live far from Manhattan so it will be outdoors. What is the most professional way in doing things?
 
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