 Rebecca C. Barnini |
portrait and studio Hello... Looking to add a makeshift studio in my spare room. I'm thinking CHEAP...maybe home improvement store materials for lighting, fabric stores for backdrops...not sure what kind of bulbs to get, etc..any input would be greatly appreciated!
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W. |
Rebecca, what kind of photos are you planning on doing there? People or still lifes?
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Rebecca C. Barnini |
People for now..i have a light box to do objects for Ebay...thank you for any help, it is much appreciated.
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John H. Siskin |
Hi Rebecca, Here’s a link to an article I did on home studios: www.siskinphoto.com/magazine4b.html. While I appreciate any way of controlling costs I would have to say that using hot lights, like shop lights, in a small studio is unpleasant. There are articles here at BetterPhoto about making backgrounds, light panels and how to use only one light. These articles can be found under the resources menu. I am sure you will find some wonderful articles by the other instructors also. Thanks, John Siskin
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Debby A. Tabb |
Hi Rebecca, There is also a thread here on BP that shows those starting out with shop lights and how they progressed or the lack of progression. it goes on,as you see others jump in and give & get information to start thier own studios operating today here is the link to Studio Photography Part #1(there are 23 parts): http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/QnAdetail.php?threadID=17534 If you would like info on the lghts I suggest just email me.
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dennis w. mcclain |
just a few sugestions from me. paint the walls and ceiling white. get a canvas painters drop from lowes, some rit dye, and craft paint. wash and dye the canvas then with your paint use the faux finshing techniqes used on walls. aslo a good black, and 50% gray backdrops are good. the white wall will work good for a backdrop as well. just be sure its flat white not shiny. get some white muslin fabric from a fabric store to use on the floor in front of the wall. I would save as much money as I could for lighting. without good lighting it wont matter how good your subject or your background looks.
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W. |
OK, here's another tip to economize on backdrops: if you get one light grey backdrop and a palet of differently colored gels (acetates), you get a whole range of pastel backgrounds by covering the background lights with those gels and lighting the light grey backdrop with them. Have fun!
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