Based on your questions I don't know what to say...you seem to know so little to be working as a photographer.
'get all my equipment' - WTF does that mean, exactly?
backgrounds?? size? paper or muslin, scenic or not?
I assume you want some type of strobes as well?
Savage makes backdrop stands, about $100.
For lights you need 2 300WS units (AB800 or paterson stellar 300ws kit). Umbrellas will probably do just fine. $500-700
You can trigger these via PC cord, but I believe your D80 lacks a PC port - so get Nikon's hot shoe to pc adapter, $20.
You might be able to make do with a couple of SB800's, stands, umbrellas and adapters but the lights above are more powerful, versatile, professional looking and likely less expensive.
You'll need a flashmeter/lightmeter to set the lights properly, there are cheaper choices but the sekonic 358 is a good choice. ($300 plu $50 for the pocket wizard module)
YOu'll want pocket wizards soon enough - 3 of the new plus2's ($600)
YOu'll need a back up body - you can't work as a pro and not have a backup camera (failure is rare but it will ruin your day).
For such work as you've described a good lens is the way to go, but a wide aperture lens is not necessary. the tamron 28-75 2.8 or 24-135 3.5-5.6 are both good choices ($350-400)
Books...studio lighting by christopher grey (amazon $19) and get a book or two on posing - the biggest difference between amateur and professional is pros can pose. the basics are simple, but getting good results is not easy without practice and experience.
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