 Jessica A. EVers |
starting my own studio Hi everybody I was wondering if someone could give me information on starting my own studio like what I would need is there licenses I would need? i'm just not sure where to start and I do use a film camera so anyone know a good photo lab I could send my pictures off for that isn't outrageous in pricing I appreciate all your help thanks jessica
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Debby A. Tabb |
Good Morning Jessica, This question comes up a lot and you may want to check in on the "Studio Photography Thread" It is 23 parts long, but you will see others there discuss equiptment, test equiptment and operations. You will acually see others make decissions and open thier own studios there on the thread. here is the link to the first, at teh end of each there is a link to the next: http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/QnAdetail.php?threadID=17534 Wishing you the best of luck in your dream,
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John H. Siskin |
Hi Jessica, If you want to stick to a film camera for your venture you’re going to be at a big cost disadvantage for a couple of reasons. First your lighting choices will be either continuous, hot lights, which will limit what you can do, or strobes with a Polaroid back. Over the years I spent probably a lot more than $10,000 on Polaroid material and that doesn’t include special Polaroid backs. It’s really not possible to be creative with your lighting without feed back, from the digital camera or the Polaroid back. Of course you will also have expenses with film and printing. Frankly licenses are cheap. People think that professionals have very expensive cameras, and at least I do, but I have a lot more money tied up in lighting equipment. I should say here that with film or digital strobes have real advantages. Also keep in mind that space costs something. I spent over 8 grand last year on studio rent, which is really cheap here in Los Angeles. If you are setting up a home studio the cost will be a portion of your house. A business plan is a good place to start. There are plenty of people here at BetterPhoto who can tell you first hand about their experience with different products. Good Luck!! John Siskin
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