BetterPhoto Q&A
Category: New Answers

Photography Question 

Debby A. Tabb
 

SUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY CONTINUED PART 4


studio Photography part 4-Yes there are 3 other parts:

part1:
http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/QnAdetail.php?threadID=17534
Part 2:
http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/QnAdetail.php?threadID=18585

Part3:
http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/QnAdetail.php?threadID=19127

Why is this thread so long?
there are wonderful people here sharing through questions and answers how to get started in Protrait Photography and they'er having fun doing it.
If we don't have your answer we will try to find it for you- so join in, every one is welcome.


To love this question, log in above
October 02, 2005

 

Debby A. Tabb
 
 
 
PROPS:
THERE ARE A FEW PROPS I WILL POST PICTURES OF THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE IN STUDIO AND CAN MAKE WITH OUT BUYING THEM.:SMALL STOOLS, POSING BLOCKS , SMALL CHAIRS.
HERE IS THE FIRST-LAURA CALLED EARLY THIS MORNING ABOUT CHRISTMAS STUFF- SHE GOT A LOT OF WONDERFUL THINGS AT MICHELES- HERE IS THE SLIEGH I TOLD HER ABOUT.


To love this comment, log in above
October 02, 2005

 

Debby A. Tabb
 
 
 
HERE'S MORE.


To love this comment, log in above
October 02, 2005

 

Laura E. OConnor
  Hi I'm here!!! :)


To love this comment, log in above
October 02, 2005

 

Debby A. Tabb
 
 
 
SMALL CHAIRS- DO THE SAME AS THE STOOLS


To love this comment, log in above
October 02, 2005

 

Michelle Ross
  Okay I'm here too . .. Thanks for the new thread. .. I am getting swamped. .. I am happy ..but a bit overwhelmed. . . I've had 3 calls for Thanksgiving weekend and unfortunately cannot fit everyone in .. . they are for family shot(bigger groups) .. . one group will be about 10 people . . . and the other could be with 20 people . .. I don't do good with large groups . . . as I always worry about everyone being in focus and if I have to bump the aperature to like f11 or so then worry about the light . .. these will be outdoor(weather permitting) and I have an accessory flash that mounts to my camera. .. how wide do these flashes go and would one of those lumisphere light things work effectively?? I did the little kids volleyball and football and they were like 16 and 25 people and it was outdoors but had more sunlight then these might have. .. I don't want it to look like my flash hits the middle people and then the edge people be dark . . .


To love this comment, log in above
October 02, 2005

 

Michelle Andersson
  Hey Guys!

I just finished my hair shoot this afternoon. I posted a couple of shots from it and am pretty happy with them.
Thanks for all the lighting help!

Michelle R. what kind of lights do you have? Debbie directed me to, I think it was, thread 2 (look about halfway through the thread). There was some talk about lighting a large group. I'm doing a group this Thursday myself and needed a bit of help. :)


To love this comment, log in above
October 02, 2005

 

Liza M. Franco
 
 
  Studio & Wardrobe
Studio & Wardrobe

Liza M. Franco

 
  Wardrobe
Wardrobe

Liza M. Franco

 
 
Hey Everyone, thought since we are on the subject of props, I'd post some photos of those saloon girl outfits I had been working on. The dark red one shows the ties down the back that I had mentioned in Part 3. These will help make clothes fit various sizes. Ugh, these really look a lot better on a person than they do hanging on hangers. The purple and red dress were both thrift store finds that I cut down the back and added lace and hem tap to make them look closer to what I needed. By themselves they are just ok. But, add a feather boa, some fishnet stockings, pearls, garter, choker and a hat and voila, you have a saloon girl. The point is, sometimes its the accessories and props that complete the look. The great thing about those old time photos is that I turn them into Sepia colored prints so the colors of the accessories don't even have to match.

The wardrobe shot gives a little bit of a glimpse of my studio. I use an old card rack (left) to hang hats. On the right you can see one of those big red utility hooks which hold extra fabric throws. I also have others which you can't see that hold feather boas, pearls, etc.

Thrift stores are a great place to find props. Wooden crates, little chairs like Debby's. You would be surprised what a coat of paint can do for thrift store items. I love to recycle and see what I can create.

Quilt batting will work if you need some fake snow. You can also buy bags of fake snow flakes that are made to go on a christmas tree.


To love this comment, log in above
October 02, 2005

 
This old forum is now archived. Use improved Forum here

Report this Thread